Our Board

Friends of Yaquina Lighthouses is governed by an all-volunteer board of directors. For information on how you might volunteer your time in support of Newport’s lighthouses, please see our Volunteer page. We look forward to hearing from you!

Executive and Non-Executive Directors (NED)

Robert Taylor
President

Martin Desmond
Treasurer

Michelle Pelkey
Secretary

Laurie Ferris
NED

Richelle Burns
NED

Susan Painter
NED

Bernard Cooperstein
NED

Agency Representatives

Matthew Betenson
Site Manager, Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area
Bureau of Land Management

Jay Moeller
Chief Park Ranger, Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area
Bureau of Land Management

Support Staff

Amy Anderson
Executive Director

Dan Hagan
Store Coordinator