Welcome New Board Members

SALEM, OR—United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley welcomes two new board members to its Board of Directors, Bruce Wyatt and Jock Dalton.

Bruce Wyatt is Vice President of College Relations for Linfield College in McMinnville. Wyatt is an active community member and sits on the board of numerous regional organizations including Yamhill Valley Visitors Association, McMinnville Area Chamber of Commerce and Linfield Chamber Orchestra.

John “Jock” Dalton is President and Co-owner of Dalton Rock, Inc. in Dallas. Dalton is a long-time Polk County resident and businessman and is active in the Polk Soil and Water District.

“Both Bruce and Jock are tremendous additions to our board,” said Gayle Caldarazzo, Executive Director of United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley. “Bruce Wyatt brings years of partnership and fund development experience, as well as his representation of Yamhill County. And, Jock Dalton’s business and financial background, as well as his representation of Polk County will strengthen and broaden not only our board, but our work throughout the tri-county region.”

Wyatt and Dalton will join current board members: Will Wilkson, Ryan Allbritton, Jeannette Moore, Gladys Blum, Betty Hart, Brad Moore, Ray Burstedt, Carrie Casebeer, Jim Edmonds, Roger Jordan, Dennis McIntire, Gregg Peterson, Dick Withnell, Jack Caynon, Brady Mertz, Al Debacker, Mark Freed, Tina Hernandez, Bud Pierce, Dave VanBossuyt.

About United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley
United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley’s mission is to unite people and resources for a stronger community. By working with a network of local volunteers and community agencies, United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley focuses its work in three critical areas: Education, Income and Health – with the goal of creating long-term change. United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley also provides HandsOn Mid-Willamette Valley, a regional volunteer action center. For more information about United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley, visit http://www.unitedwaymwv.org or call (503) 363-1651.

November 12, 2009