Bend Economic Development Advisory Board
The Bend Economic Development Advisory Board brings a business community perspective to Bend City Hall.
The Bend Economic Development Advisory Board (BEDAB) is a City Council chartered board tasked with providing input and policy advice to Council and staff on issues relating to business development and economic growth.
The 14-member board consists of nine representatives from Bend’s major industries, each serving staggered three-year terms, and four staff members from City economic development partners.
Members
- Amy Bertram (S&P Global). Term expires 01/01/2027.
- Chad Schlottmann (Skanska USA Building). Term expires 07/01/2026.
- Jenn Lynch (Portland Seed Fund). Term expires 07/01/2027.
- Jillian Taylor, Vice Chair (Jillian Taylor Consulting). Term expires 07/01/2026.
- John Evons, Chair (Angle Technology). Term expires 01/01/2027.
- Mark Kroncke (Invoke Technologies). Term expires 01/01/2027.
- Willie Hertford (Miller Lumber). Term expires 01/01/2027.
Ex-Officio Members
- Jeff Knapp (Visit Bend)
- Don Myll (EDCO)
- Sara Odendahl (Bend Chamber of Commerce)
- Heather Fitch (East Cascade Works)
- Michael Richards (St. Charles Health Systems)
- Rebecca Robinson (OSU Economic Development and Industry Relations)
- J.C. Nore (COCC Small Business Development Center)
Council Liaison
- Mayor Pro Tem Megan Perkins
Meetings
This board usually meets the first Monday of each month at noon. This is a hybrid meeting.
Upcoming Meeting – May 4, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
To attend via zoom, pre-register.
To attend by phone:
- Call-in Phone Number: 1-888-788-0099
- Webinar ID: 846 4764 2578
- Passcode: 479879
YouTube Link: Livestream the May BEDAB Meeting
2022 ARCHIVED MEETING MATERIALS
2021 and prior BEDAB meeting materials can be requested by emailing bendforbusiness@bendoregon.gov.