Bend Economic Development Advisory Board
The Bend Economic Development Advisory Board brings a business community perspective to Bend City Hall.
The Bend Economic Development Advisory Board (BEDAB) is a City Council chartered board tasked with providing input and policy advice to Council and staff on issues relating to business development and economic growth.
The 14-member board consists of nine representatives from Bend’s major industries, each serving staggered three-year terms, and four staff members from City economic development partners.
Members
- Amy Bertram (S&P Global). Term expires 01/01/2027.
- Chad Schlottmann (Skanska USA Building). Term expires 07/01/2026.
- Jenn Lynch (Portland Seed Fund). Term expires 07/01/2027.
- Jillian Taylor, Vice Chair (Jillian Taylor Consulting). Term expires 07/01/2026.
- John Evons, Chair (Angle Technology). Term expires 01/01/2027.
- Mark Kroncke (Invoke Technologies). Term expires 01/01/2027.
- Willie Hertford (Miller Lumber). Term expires 01/01/2027.
Ex-Officio Members
- Jeff Knapp (Visit Bend)
- Don Myll (EDCO)
- Sara Odendahl (Bend Chamber of Commerce)
- Heather Fitch (East Cascade Works)
- Michael Richards (St. Charles Health Systems)
- Rebecca Robinson (OSU Economic Development and Industry Relations)
- J.C. Nore (COCC Small Business Development Center)
Council Liaison
- Mayor Pro Tem Megan Perkins
Meetings
This board usually meets the first Monday of each month at noon. This is a hybrid meeting.
Upcoming Meeting – Canceled
The April 6, 2026, of the Bend Economic Development Advisory Board (BEDAB) is canceled due to lack of quorum.
2022 ARCHIVED MEETING MATERIALS
2021 and prior BEDAB meeting materials can be requested by emailing bendforbusiness@bendoregon.gov.