Board of Directors

The Rose Villa Board of Directors works hand in hand with CEO Vassar Byrd to chart a stable and secure yet innovative future for the Rose Villa community.

Many decades of pastoral service inform Al Rieke's commitment to nonprofit community building; he is very involved in the Portland metro area’s Methodist work (Bowling, anyone?)Al Rieke
President
Deeply experienced R.N. in health and wellness from treatment as well as prevention perspectives, with national connections in the field of healthy aging research and development.  (Loves jazz and good food)Marna Flaherty-Robb
Vice President
International communications and marketing career managing large organizations – more recently small batch vintner of excellent Oregon wines (Worldwide traveler and gourmand)Sam Hawkins
Treasurer
Education and strategic planning have been lifelong passions, with a career in education, distance learning, educational technology, and strategic planning and development (Enjoys genealogical detective work)Don Holznagel
Secretary
Resident of Rose Villa, elected as the current President of the Resident Council, representing the entire resident population (Passionate about spiritual eldering)Dave Jewell
Resident Council President
Extensive experience in finance, real estate, redevelopment, economic development planning, and lending in both the public and private sector (Secret rock and roll guitarist) Ralph Austin Registered Dietician and PhD, with a professional career in health and nutrition, including many years as a professor (Loves downhill skiing)Kayla Carruth Career in property appraisal, including almost two decades as the Clackamas County Assessor (Loves to fish and the outdoors)Ray Erland Employment attorney representing employers in the drafting, design and growth of retirement and health plans, as well as compensation advice; also is a CPA (Devoted father)Jeffrey Robertson
Retail development expert and project manager with an architectural background and focus on organizational design, brand management, and operational excellence (Costume designer in her spare time) Nancy Strening Full service professional civil engineer with hundred of industrial manufacturing projects to his credit, experienced in all phases of project and site development (Likes sailing big boats and biking long distances)Ian Townsend