Business leaders helping business leaders–this is how MIP started back in 1953 and the philosophy that continues to drive the organization today. Members of MIP’s Board of Directors live and work in McMinnville and are concerned about maintaining the quality of this small and vibrant community. Although from diverse businesses and backgrounds, they all share in MIP’s focus–that economic stability is key to strengthening the overall community and leads to greater opportunities for the future. Board members believe in the power of collaboration for business success and the health and vitality of their community, and are willing to spend their own time and energy today for a brighter tomorrow.
Toni Chodrick
Corporate Secretary, Oregon Mutual Insurance
Secretary, MIP Board
MIP Board Member since 1996
Toni Chodrick is a native McMinnville resident. She is a corporate officer for Oregon Mutual Insurance Company, a local property/casualty insurer that has been in business since 1894 and is one of the major employers in the community. In addition to serving as secretary of the Board for McMinnville Industrial Promotions, she is a Board member for Willamette Valley Medical Center, past national president of the National Association of Insurance Women (international) and the Insurance Professionals of Yamhill County. Her past community service includes: McMinnville Chamber, United Way, and Habitat for Humanity.
Carol Granger
Retired, Les’ Appliance
Immediate Past President, MIP Board
MIP Board Member since 1994
Carol Granger is retired from Les’ Appliance, a sales and service business now operated by a son. She attended Linfield College and decided to remain in McMinnville after graduation. She is immediate past president of McMinnville Industrial Promotions, past president of McMinnville Downtown Association, and past member of McMinnville Economic Development Partnership. She is active in several service organizations and her church.
Alan Hay
Retired
Treasurer, MIP Board
MIP Board Member Since 1995
Alan Hay grew up in McMinnville and attended Linfield College. He briefly worked in accounting and then for the construction firm J.C. Compton. After 20 years, he co-founded Hay and Clark Crushing Company which he sold in 1995, and co-founded Windermere Pacific Crest Realty. In addition to serving as treasurer of the Board for McMinnville Industrial Promotions, he has served on the Boards of the Asphalt Paving Association of Oregon, McMinnville Water and Light and Michelbook Country Club.
Doug Hurl
Local Businessman
President, MIP Board
MIP Board Member since 1994
Doug Hurl, a local businessman, has lived and worked in Yamhill County his entire life. In addition to serving as vice president of the Board for McMinnville Industrial Promotions, he is a Board member for First Federal Savings and Loan.
Ken Patton
Retired, General Manager, Hewlett Packard
MIP Board Member since 1983
Ken Patton has lived in McMinnville since April 1981, and is a retired general manager of the Hewlett Packard Company’s Cardiology Business Unit. He served on the Board of Directors of a joint venture between Hewlett Packard and Genentech. He is also the retired founder and owner of the Oregon Wine Company. He co-founded and served as president for the first seven years of the International Pinot Noir Celebration, an internationally renowned event held annually in McMinnville.
Alan Roodhouse
Developer, RPS Development Company
MIP Board Member since 2003
Alan Roodhouse is manager of commercial property development activities with a special emphasis on mixed-use projects involving complex design and entitlement processes. His expertise includes all facets of the development process, including the negotiation and implementation of complex legal structures in the redevelopment context, land acquisition, design development, entitlement, construction and leasing phases. His experience includes the management of development teams and processes for mixed use retail/office projects in Santa Barbara, San Francisco, Napa, Marin County, California, and Salem/Keizer, Oregon–all communities with extensive entitlement processes.
MIP Attorney
Tom Tankersley
Drabkin, Tankersley & Wright, LLC