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July 30, 2007 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEDCOR ANNOUNCES 2007 - 2008 EXECUTIVE BOARD Salem, OR – SEDCOR (Strategic Economic Development Corporation) the lead economic development organization for Marion and Polk Counties, announced their new Executive Board and Board of Directors effective July 1st. The Board of Directors represent a cross section of SEDCOR’s 500+ members from a variety of economic sectors. The Board reflects manufacturing, representatives of local governments, and professional service providers. Sheryl Southwell, President Specialty Polymers, will be the Board Chair, replacing Liz Goulard, Vice President/Chief Academic Officer. Goulard will remain on the board as Past Chair. Mark Shipman, Shareholder, Saalfeld Griggs PC will hold the Chair Elect position. Other Executive Board members include Secretary/Treasurer, Dave Van Bossuyt, General Manager, Distribution, Portland General Electric; and Members at Large - Ken Jundt, Regional President, West Coast Bank; John Schrenk, President, Marquis Corp., and Bob Wells, City Manager, City of Salem. New members on the Board of Directors include John Layton, Layton Manufacturing Company, Inc.; Erik Jensen, Director of Business Development, Oregon Community Credit Union; Diana Corder, Industrial and Economic Development Manager, Pacific Power; Andy Miner, Plant Manager, PPG Industries; Brent DeHart, President, Salem Aviation Fueling and Salem City Councilor; and Jenica Hopson, Assistant Vice President, SeniorLeader, Wachovia Corporation. SEDCOR, is a private, non-profit membership organization, composed of over 500 business and community leaders. SEDCOR’s mission is to enhance and diversify the economy of the Mid-Willamette Valley by supporting the performance of existing businesses and recruiting new businesses. #### CONTACT: |
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