Gold Beach Main Street

Meet the Team

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Board Members

Board of Directors:

Laurie Van Zante, President

Deb Treinen, Vice President

Kim Wykoff, Secretary

Cherie McNair, Treasurer

Michele Fritch, Committee Chair

Renee Kolen

Nick Meszaros

Briana Wallace

Staff

Employees:

Nancy O’Dwyer, Administrative Business Coordinator

Ryan Valentine, Community Coordinator

Linda Pinkham, Development Coordinator

Molly Younger, Communications Manager

What people say about us.

  • The momentum Gold Beach Main Street has gained is remarkable, and it presents us with an opportune moment to accelerate our efforts for the betterment of our community's vitality, safety, and accessibility.


    — Miranda Plagge
    Economic Development Administrator,
    Curry County & Travel Curry Coast

  • Beyond inspiration, GBMS has leaders who ignite and deliver. There is literally no project size that scares the leaders of GBMS; they will work on any vision that they believe will improve our community.


    — Tamie Kaufman
    Mayor, City of Gold Beach

  • Gold Beach Main Street's ambitious focus on regenerating Gold Beach and readiness to undertake substantial projects for the betterment of the Region will attract more visitors to the downtown district and significantly boost the local economy, a win-win situation for both visitors and locals.


    — Julie Miller, Executive Director
    Travel Southern Oregon Coast

Three people planting flowers in a raised bed on a street, with a sign that reads 'Gold Beach Main Street' and a slogan about growing their hometown.
An elderly man with a beard, glasses, and a baseball cap sitting at a long table with papers and pens, in front of black curtains with green plants to the side, in a well-lit indoor setting.
Group of six volunteers standing outdoors on a sunny day, holding shovels, with a pile of rocks behind them. Some are dressed in work or safety gear. In the background are cars, a green tractor, and utility poles.

Volunteer Teams

People planting flowers and shrubs in a landscaped median on a roadside, with construction equipment and vehicles nearby, under a clear blue sky.
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