Board of Directors

The Board of Directors manages the affairs of the Watercolor Society of Oregon. The Board of Directors is composed of the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, the immediate Past President, and seven Members-At-Large who are elected by the Voting Members. The term of office for President, Vice President, and Past President is one year. All other elected Board members hold office for a term of two years. A board member may be reelected without limitation on the number of terms she/he may serve. The Board is elected by the members at the annual Fall membership meeting.

List updated October 15, 2025

Executive Officers

PresidentDebbie Loyd
Vice President / President Elect / Public RelationsJean Lea
TreasurerNancy Fraser
SecretaryAmanda James
Past President / Volunteer CoordinatorBecky Meier

Directors & Committees

Membership

Membership DirectorJan Premo
New MembersJeannine Miller
Mentor ProgramSusanne Mitchell

Marketing

Marketing DirectorAlisha Whitman

Administration

Administration DirectorBarb Sulek
HistorianOpen
DVD LibraryOpen
Logo MerchandiseOpen

Publications & Communications

Publications DirectorElizabeth Zimmerman
Watermark EditorShannon Cazinha
Watermark – DigitalElizabeth Zimmerman
WebmasterDan Perich
Website LiaisonCarol Putnam
Exhibition CatalogsElizabeth Zimmerman
Advertising ChairTara Bay
Facebook ChairKristie Mooney
E-mail CommunicationsOpen
Video CoordinatorElizabeth Zimmerman

Conventions

Conventions DirectorMary Jo Vranizan
Show Entry LiaisonsChris Helton & Kathleen Buck
Online Painting SubmissionsChris Helton & Kathleen Buck
Convention Online RegistrationBarb Sulek
Jennifer Eufusia
Hospitality Team LeadJean Gale
Bobbie Matthews
Convention VendorsSherree Rodriguez
Convention Chairs:
– Spring 2026 (McMinnville)
– Fall 2025 (Welches)

Open
Open

Awards

Awards DirectorWinnie Givot
Merit AwardsSandra Wood

Education

Education DirectorKatherine Abdun-Nur
Western Federation of Watercolor Societies (WFWS) DelegateRobin Becic
WFWS AlternateRené Eisenbart
Menucha LiaisonSherree Rodriguez
Regional Critique GroupsSusan Pfahl

WSO 100 Club

WSO 100 Club President and LiaisonJoy Nunn
WSO 100 Club VPPam Fortier