Business professionals from the community, selected for their business experience and professionalism, make up the BEC Board of Directors. They are very active and passionate about their role in creating and helping to sustain successful businesses. A who's who of outstanding role models from entrepreneurs, retired executives, lawyers, CPA's and representatives of the largest employers, LBCC, Oregon State University and the region at large.

John L. Barlow
Attorney, Barnhisel Willis Barlow
Stephens, P.C.

Barbara Bessey
Director, Small Business Development Ctr.

Mike Brown, Board Vice President
BTCG Consulting & Pajaggle

Lou Butera
CORE Communications

Bill Dean
Entrepreneur in Residence, OSU

Alan Fudge, Board Treasurer
Linn-Benton Community College

Christopher Klemm
Director, Austin Entrepreneurship Program, OSU

Linda Modrell
Benton County Commissioner

Dan Brown
City of Corvallis

David Persohn
Business Instructor & Small Business Consultant

Mary Phillips, Board President
Assistant Director, Office of Technology, OSU

Larry Plotkin
Precision Plant Systems, Inc. 

James Ramseyer, Board Secretary
Consumers Power Inc.

Jeanne Smith
Attorney, Jeanne Smith & Associates

Joseph Tanous
Director, Commercialization, College of Engineering, OSU

Rich Carone, Board Member Emeritus
Korvis Automation - Chairman, Entrepreneur