Our next president and CEO has been announced! Meet Kara Inae Carlisle.

Board of Directors

Staff

Board of Directors

Ford Family Foundation Board Member Toby Luther
Toby Luther

Chair

In 2009, Toby Luther was named the first non-family CEO for closely-held Lone Rock Resources in Roseburg. Previously, he served as the company’s chief operating officer and vice president of finance. He has been with Lone Rock since 2001.

Allyson Ford
Allyson Ford

Vice Chair/Secretary

Allyson Ford works for Mercy Corps on gender, diversity and inclusion priorities. She previously worked for the State of Oregon, including a position with the Early Learning Council. A native of Douglas County, she is the granddaughter of Kenneth W. Ford and Hallie E. Ford.
Andy Storment
Andy Storment

Treasurer

Andy Storment has been a business investor and executive in the Pacific Northwest for more than 30 years. In addition, he has experience in the accounting and wood products industries.
Ford Family Foundation Board Member Carrie Thompson
Carrie Thompson
Carrie Thompson is the co-owner and co-operator of Thompson Timber Company in Corvallis, which owns and manages timberland throughout western Oregon. She also manages a family foundation and a family-owned private equity fund.
Eric Forrest
Eric Forrest
Eric Forrest is the co-president of Bigfoot Beverages (with locations in Bend, Coos Bay, Newport, Roseburg and Eugene). He is also a co-founder of Fast Track Car Wash in Eugene and the president of Riversdale Ranch Properties in Roseburg.
Joe Robertson
Joseph Robertson, M.D.
Joe Robertson is president emeritus of Oregon Health & Science University; he was president from 2006 to 2018. He led OHSU’s strategic planning process, which has a vision to “improve the health and well-being of all Oregonians.”
Ford Family Foundation Board Member Wesley Sand
Wesley Sand
Wes Sand represents the third generation (grandnephew) in carrying out the founders’ legacy. He is a member of AGR Partners, a private equity firm focused on food and agriculture.
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