Kirk Shimeall, Executive Director and Fiscal Sponsorship & Stewardship Coordinator
Kirk has an MBA in Sustainable Business and a background in conflict management. Kirk, his wife and two sons live in Corvallis. In his free time he enjoys refereeing soccer, whitewater kayaking, and surfing. His favorite thing is to row his family down wild and scenic rivers throughout the West. Email Kirk.
Molly Davis, Fiscal Manager
Molly Davis is the Fiscal Manager at CPRCD and has over 20 years of experience in accounting. She grew up on a grass seed farm in Monroe. Molly now lives on small farm in Scio where she and her family raise cattle and horses. She enjoys spending time with her family, working with horses and barrel racing. She competes in rodeos and barrel races throughout the Northwest. Email Molly.
Connie Barnes, Grants, Contracts & Forest Stewardship
Connie joined the CPRCD in 2014. She brings over 20 years of natural resource education, communications, public relations and non-profit management support and experience to the team. She has a Bachelor of Science in Land Use Planning from Northern Arizona University and a Master’s in Natural Resource Education, Interpretation and Communication from the OSU College of Forestry. She worked as a planner in Arizona then moved to Oregon to pursue outdoor education. She has worked with OMSI, Chintimini Wildlife Center and the Corvallis Environmental Center as Program Director. Connie enjoys hiking, gardening, and spending time with her family skiing, river rafting and mountain biking. Email Connie.
Courtney Gattuso, Western Invasives Network Coordinator
Courtney joined CPRCD in 2022 as the Coordinator for the Western Invasives Network. She earned a dual bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science and Geography from San Francisco State University. Much of her career, she has worked in natural resource management with various public entities to pursue her passion for conservation. She has also served as 4-County and Columbia Gorge CWMA Coordinator where she provided opportunities for collaborative management, prevention, and awareness of invasive species. She now resides in Milwaukie, OR where she enjoys gardening, cooking, and exploring the Pacific Northwest. Email Courtney.
Mike Mader, Tenmile Lakes Basin Partnership Watershed Coordinator
Mike was born and raised on Tenmile Lakes. After serving in the US Marines, Mike graduated from Oregon State University with a B.S. in Fisheries Science. He has been the TLBP Watershed Coordinator since 1998 after starting with TLBP in 1997 conducting field assessment work. Mike feels very fortunate to be able to live and work where he grew up. Mike strongly feels that Oregon’s Watershed Councils are the most successful natural resource entity created by the state. Mike’s favorite quote is ” Watersheds are about People”. Email Mike.
Matthew Havniear, Jackson County Community Long-Term Recovery Group Executive Director
As ED for both JCC LTRG and the Rogue Valley Community Organizations Active in Disaster, Matt leads long-term disaster recovery and coordinates cross-sector disaster activation efforts across Southern Oregon. A former Non-Commissioned Officer in the U.S. Marine Corps, he brings more than two decades of leadership experience spanning emergency response, disaster recovery, housing stabilization, and veteran services. Prior to his current role, he developed and managed housing stabilization and case management programs for wildfire survivors, led residential and outpatient transition housing programs, and served as a Regional Field Operations Manager, managing disaster deployment operations across the Pacific Northwest while supporting national disaster responses.Matthew holds a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Information Analysis and Decision-Making, and a Bachelor of Science in Innovation and Leadership with a minor in Communication, from Southern Oregon University, and is certified in Project Management through the University of Oregon.
Tessa Elbettar, Jackson County Community Long-Term Recovery Group Director of Operations & Engagement
Tessa is a woman of many hats who brings a rich multi-disciplinary approach to her work in community recovery and resiliency. Born and raised in the vibrant city of Los Angeles, Tessa earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She’s worn her ‘explorer hat’ (think Indiana Jones) to 28 countries, giving her a global perspective that enriches her work. Tessa earned her ‘thinking cap’ as the Co-Founder and Program Director at Shift Happens Volunteers, a festival and live event volunteer coordination company. She supported the company’s growth into an expanded team that executes 10 volunteer programs annually. Through this work, she developed a knack for solving complex operational challenges. Tessa is passionate about serving the Rogue Valley through cross-organization collaboration and long-term planning across the disaster services cycle.
Krista Palmer, Jackson County Community Long-Term Recovery Group Housing and Community Health Program Lead
Krista brings a strong background in leadership, coordination, and community-centered collaboration to her role with the Jackson County Long Term Recovery Group. Most recently, she served as Executive Director of Sunstone Housing Collaborative, where she supported mission-driven housing initiatives through thoughtful organization, clear communication, and multi-sector partnership building. Krista’s work is grounded in the principle of occupational justice, the belief that people need stable conditions, including housing and community support, to fully participate in daily life. This perspective aligns closely with long-term recovery efforts, which depend on trust, coordination, and sustained administrative support long after immediate response efforts have ended. Known for her calm and steady approach, Krista values reliability, follow-through, personal connection and collaborative problem-solving. She is committed to strengthening systems that help individuals and families regain stability and resilience, and she is honored to support the ongoing recovery work serving Jackson County.
Dr Leslie P. King, Sandy River Watershed Council Executive Director
Dr. King is a medical doctor with public health and environmental health expertise. She has lived and worked on all six inhabited continents and sought to demonstrate the connection between the environment and human health in all her professional roles, including river restoration. She currently teaches both medicine and environmental sciences in Portland, OR and was appointed by Governor Kate Brown to represent the Metro Area as a Commissioner for the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife. Dr King currently serves on Metro’s Natural Areas and Capital Performance Oversight Committee, which keeps Metro accountable in its use of capital funds from both the 2019 $475 million lump sum parks and nature bond and the $19 million annual parks and nature levy. In early 2026, Dr King became the first employee of the relaunched Sandy River Watershed Council.