meet the team

Kathryn Sinor, Executive Director

Kathryn has a passion for getting people excited about their community's history! She has been involved in museum work for a decade, spending time in science centers and history museums across both Oregon and Arizona. With a Master’s degree in History, Kathryn is most interested in helping people develop the critical thinking skills necessary to understand today’s world through the lens of the past and using that knowledge to propel us to a better, more equitable future.

While new to Lake Oswego, Kathryn looks forward to engaging this warm, welcoming community in the important work of telling their stories!

Board of Directors

Jeff Gudman, President

Jeff Gudman is a lifelong resident of Oregon, living in Lake Oswego since 1976. With an ongoing love of history and an appreciation for his community, Jeff has been a member of the Board since 2019. His catchphrase is “History matters,” and he seeks to spread that message far and wide!

Mark Browne, 1st VP

Mark Browne stumbled into the Heritage House looking for something to do after retirement and hasn't left. He has been at the Heritage House for nearly a decade as the archivist, leading the charge for properly organizing, storing, and cataloging the collection at both OHC and other institutions in Lake Oswego.

Ann Jorling, 2nd VP

Coming soon!

Karen Harris, Secretary

As a retired teacher, Karen Harris (left) cares deeply about getting students and young families involved with the Heritage House. As the Board Secretary, Karen takes notes at meetings and keeps attendance.

Charlene Green, Treasurer

Charlene Green, a professional in historic restoration and a house researcher, has served at the Heritage House in many capacities. With her deep knowledge of historic preservation and understanding of historic research, she provides an important perspective to OHC's work.

Kailey Dahl

Kailey Dahl originally joined the Heritage House as a Museum Studies student in our archives. Since then, they have joined as a Board Member, bringing the latest from museum academia with them.

Scott Havens

With deep ties to Lake Oswego, Scott Havens is involved with many community organizations, including the Heritage House.

Caroline Glad

Caroline Glad has been a major force in the archives, leading important research projects into the history of Lake Oswego. Through her gentle guidance, the archives has transformed into an important tool for researchers.

Mark Inglis

Head of the Car & Boat Show Committee, Mark Inglis helps lead OHC's major fundraiser of the year through his passion and care for history, cars, and Lake Oswego.

Gerrit Koepping

Gerrit Koepping was raised in the Lake Oswego area and now teaches and lives here. He was drawn to the Oswego Heritage Council’s Board because of its commitment to making the history of Lake Oswego accessible, especially to area students and teachers.

Glenn Lowe

Coming soon!

Jeannie McGuire

After moving back to Oregon in 1988, Jeannie McGuire had the good luck of having Herald and Virginia Campbell living across from her. They introduced her to OHC, where she became a member and has remained. OHC’s interest in the history of Lake Oswego, including historic preservation and projects that focus on Lake Oswego’s past, has her hooked!

Tom O'Connor

Tom O’Connor grew up in Lake Oswego, splitting his time between the family horse pasture and joining friends on the lake. He has a BA in history from OSU and an MA and graduate work in history of the West from the University of New Mexico. He has served OHC as a board member, past President and past Chair of the Museum Committee.

Yen Pham-Bassford

Coming soon!

Ann Zeltmann

With a long career at ODOT, Ann Zeltmann (right) brings her extensive budgeting knowledge to OHC. Determined to help with grants and our fundraising requests, Ann has been a powerful guidance in assisting with OHC's sustainability and transparency.

Rick Goss

Coming soon!