Metropolitan Exposition Recreation Commission

Leadership

MERC is governed by a Board of Commissioners who are appointed by Metro Council President upon recommendation from local area governments. Board members share a strong commitment to ensuring that the regional facilities it manages serve the public interest.  The board composition includes seven members representing the City of Portland (two), Metro (two), and one each for Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington Counties. The Commissioners serve four-year terms.

MERC’s authority is governed under Metro Code, Chapter 6.01

Commissioners:
Gary Conkling | Elisa Dozono | Ellis Ray Leary | Janice Jacobsen Marquis | Yvonne McClain | Gary Reynolds | Don Trotter

Executives:
David Woolson | Kathy Taylor

Commissioners

Don Trotter

Don Trotter
Chair

Janice Jacobsen Marquis

Janice Jacobsen Marquis
Vice Chair

Gary Reynolds

Gary Reynolds
Secretary-Treasurer

Gary Conkling

Gary Conkling

Elisa Dozono

Elisa Dozono

Ellis Ray Leary

Ellis Ray Leary

Yvonne McClain

Yvonne McClain


Executives

David Woolson

David Woolson
Chief Executive Officer

Kathy Taylor

Kathy Taylor
Chief Operating Officer