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A retired landscape architect who has worked in both the private and public sectors for over 25 years managing complex projects ranging from waterfront development to establishment of the Oregon Convention Center Hotel. Her passion and commitment to the Garden has spanned over 10 years. She also has served on the city of Gresham Design Review Commission and Oregon Chapter of American Society of Landscape Architects.

Co-owner and President of Kohler Meyers O’Halloran, Inc., a real estate company, Sue worked with the City of Portland acquiring properties in the Johnson Creek Watershed for restoration. Involvement in Leach Botanical Garden continues this important work of connecting nature and quality of life. Sue was Gresham Citizen of the year in 1995 and Outstanding Volunteer in 2006 and 2008. She is President of Gresham’s Center for the Arts Foundation, past president of East Metro Economic Alliance,  and Mt. Hood Community College Foundation board member.

Tom Bland, Certified Public Accountant, was chief operating officer of several start-up companies and non-profit organizations. He has extensive knowledge of business operations, and assists companies in building and establishing financial operations, governance, human resources, risk management and facilities operation. He owns Sequoia Financial Consulting, a tax and financial management company. He sits on the boards of a number of environmental organizations and was past president of the local North American Rock Garden society chapter. He has a BS and MS in Genetics.

Lina Ma is a Geologist-in-Training (GIT), a Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP), and self- employed business owner who is learning how to help people build and protect wealth through financial education. Lina is volunteering to assist with developing an educational geology program for the Leach Botanical Garden in Portland. Prior to becoming self-employed, Lina served as a Geologist and Natural Resource Specialist for the State of Oregon for 15 years. Lina has been a member of Oregon’s Historical Marker Committee, a Framework Lead of Oregon’s Geospatial Enterprise Office, and on the Board of Directors to the Association for Women Geoscientists. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Geological Sciences from the University of Oregon. With time away from the digital world, Lina loves to travel and enjoy the outdoors.

Earned a BA in English and an MBA. Worked over a decade in marketing and strategic planning. A Garden Club of America Horticulture judge. Currently serving on board of  Directors of The Portland Garden Club. Specific endeavors include encouraging interest in Horticulture through education, conservation and involvement with Botanical Gardens.

Dale has an Associate of Arts Degree from Clark College, a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from Western Washington State University, a Master’s Degree in Music Education – Choral Conducting from Eastern Washington University, a Doctor of Musical Arts (ABD) in Choral Conducting from the University of Missouri Kansas City Conservatory of Music, and is currently Adjunct Professor at Park University, Parkville, Missouri. He has forty years’ teaching experience, and his lifelong desire to promote education at all levels is expressed through his service on the Pleasant Valley Neighborhood Association, the Leach Garden Friends’ Board, and the Leach Education Committee.

Bob Hyland is a Portland-based horticultural consultant and garden designer. He owns Hyland Garden Design and Contained Exuberance, a garden pottery shop and design studio. During his 40-year career, Bob has managed horticulture, operations, and education programs at leading public gardens on both coasts – Longwood Gardens, San Francisco Botanical Garden & Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Before moving to Portland in 2011, he built, co-owned, and operated a connoisseur plant nursery in New York’s Hudson Valley. Rooted firmly in the Pacific Northwest for 8 years, Bob has served on the boards of several public gardens and horticultural organizations.