Raymond Burstedt, President
Ray brings a wealth of economic development experience, having served as Executive Director of the Bannock Development Corporation, the Pocatello Development Authority and the Industrial Development Corporation of Pocatello, Idaho. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Idaho State University and an Economic Development Certification from the University of Oklahoma. His background also includes work in business consulting, small business development, banking and the oil industry. Ray, is Past President, of the Idaho Economic Development Association.
Since coming to Oregon, Ray has become involved in several economic development and community organizations. He serves as the Chair of the Oregon Economic Development Association’s Legislative Committee, has worked on the Oregon Economic and Community Development reorganization, serves on the Board of Directors of the United Way, the Salem Convention and Visitors Association (Travel Salem), the Barrier Busters Committee, and the Enterprise for Education and Employment. He is a member of the Corporate Real Estate Network, the International Economic Development Council, and is part of the Oregon Team involved in recruitment of renewable energy companies and industries.
Ray and his wife Teri, have five children and thirteen grandchildren. Ray is a Veteran of the U.S. Army, a member of the Masonic Fraternity, Shriners, and was a Volunteer Fireman in Idaho for 23 years. He enjoys traveling, golf, skiing, tennis and fishing.
503-837-1800
E-mail: rburstedt@sedcor.com
Susan Appleby, Communications Manager
Susan’s background includes a degree in advertising design with extensive experience in graphic design, sales/marketing and public relations. Her responsibilities include the corporation’s publications, website, advertising development for promotion and industrial recruitment, media relations and economic data research. She is a member of Capital Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America, VP of Professional Development (2009 and 2010) and VP Communications (2011).
503-837-1803
E-mail: sappleby@sedcor.com
Nick Harville, Business Retention and Expansion Manager
Nick comes to SEDCOR from the Woodburn Area Chamber of Commerce, where he was the Executive Director since 2004. Prior to that, Harville worked directly with a wide variety of industries, companies, provincial and governmental agencies providing management consulting, technical assistance in workforce development, helped develop business and financial plans and financing options for expansions and startup companies. He also worked with state economic development groups teaching workshops for consortium/cluster development.
Nick has worked with companies on exporting of products and spent time in foreign countries working through the Foreign Ag Service/USDA developing markets for Oregon products. He has helped to establish the economic development group for Lincoln County, after serving as membership retention and expansion manager for the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce. He is currently on the Silverton Hospital Network Advisory Board. Nick lives in Silverton.
503-837-1804
E-mail: nharville@sedcor.com
Tami Lundy, Office Administrator|Special Events
Tami joined the team in 1997, relocating from the Seattle area with her husband and daughter. At SEDCOR, Tami is responsible for the office and financial operations, database management and special event planning. With over 500 SEDCOR Members, she is busy planning and bringing members together through major networking events and sharing resources and knowledge in the community.
503-837-1801
E-mail: tlundy@sedcor.com
