Meet the Board of Directors

Doug Olson – Subdivision #1

Doug Olson

Olson was appointed to the board in November 2008 to represent Subdivision #1. He is owner of Douglas NW Management Services and Owner/Operator of the Inn at Pacific City. He has served on numerous volunteer committees, boards and organizations over his 37 year career.

David Burt – Subdivision #2

Burt was elected to serve on the board beginning January 1, 2019, representing Subdivision #2. Burt is a fourth generation resident of Tillamook County and has served the community in a variety of capacities while volunteering and working. Burt owns and operates South Prairie Store and South Bound Storage in Tillamook.

Harry Hewitt – Subdivision #3

Harry Hewitt

Hewitt began his first term in 1997, representing Subdivision #3. He retired from teaching government and economics at Tillamook High School, and was the first teacher intern at Tillamook PUD in the summer of 1996.

Valerie Folkema – Subdivision #4

Folkema was appointed to the board in October of 2021 to represent Subdivision #4. Folkema is highly engaged in the community. She is a local small business owner, a Commissioner of the Port of Garibaldi, and a former Director of the Economic Development Council.

Barbara Trout – Subdivision #5

Barbara Trout

Trout was elected to represent Subdivision #5, north Tillamook County, in 1997. She was a well-known radio news director for many years at KTIL radio and is the second member of her family to serve on the Tillamook PUD board.

 

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