Bend Economic Development Advisory Board
The Bend Economic Development Advisory Board (BEDAB) advises City Council on matters affecting local businesses, economic opportunity, and Bend’s long-term economic vitality.
What We Do
BEDAB provides business and economic development guidance to City Council. The board brings business-sector expertise and real-world perspectives into City discussions, helping ensure policies, investments, and long-range planning reflect current business conditions and support a resilient, competitive, and inclusive local economy.
The board’s responsibilities include:
- Advising City Council on policies, ordinances, and activities that affect economic vitality.
- Developing a three-year workplan for City Council consideration.
- Reporting annually on progress toward workplan goals.
- Identifying projects and opportunities that support economic growth.
- Recommending updates to the workplan as community and economic needs change.
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.
- Bobby Grover (Thump Coffee). Term expires 01/01/2029.
- Pat Neely (Cascade Disposal). Term expires 01/01/2028.
Ex-Officio Members
- Jeff Knapp (Visit Bend)
- Sara Odendahl (Bend Chamber of Commerce)
- Heather Ficht (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)
- Garrett Loveall (Economic Development for Central Oregon – EDCO)
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 – October 5, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
To attend via zoom, pre-register.
To attend by phone:
- Call-in Phone Number: 1-888-788-0099
- Webinar ID: 857 4877 0838
- Passcode: 058997
YouTube Link: Livestream the October BEDAB Meeting
2022 ARCHIVED MEETING MATERIALS
2021 and prior BEDAB meeting materials can be requested by emailing cmooney@bendoregon.gov.