In June of every year, Portland Now has an annual meeting to elect a board of directors for the coming year. We are proud to announce that we added nine new directors this year, who will join the ten returning members. All of our Portland Now directors have strong ties to the neighborhood and a deep desire to work in collaboration with others to advocate for the common good of Portland.
The returning directors are: Shawn Herron, Mary Jolly, John Payne, Nate Pederson, Sherry Stewart, Tim Strader, Larry Stoess, Ryan Stoess, Evie Tilley, and Richard Williams.
Now, let’s welcome the new directors, and read on to learn how you can welcome them at our community picnic on August 12th at 6:00 p.m. at the Portland Museum!
Caleb Brooks
Portland resident since 2015, global traveler, bike enthusiast, and Louisville Program Director at Hand in Hand, committed to community connection.
Ellie Davenport
Community organizer with five years of local service through Louisville Grows and Anchal Project, focused on greening and volunteer engagement in Portland.
James Linton
Serial entrepreneur and nonprofit leader who champions youth employment and diversity, founder of Community Connections and host of the Power Diversity Breakfasts.
Gary Watrous
Long-time Portland resident and PNI founding member, former leader of multiple committees, with decades of experience in neighborhood revitalization.
Colin Meadows
Urban Forestry Manager and
community educator with a passion for
sustainable land stewardship, native
tree planting, and neighborhood-based
greening initiatives that connect people
to place
Lisa M. Harris
Community advocate with 15+ years in transportation and organizational growth, known for her collaborative spirit and commitment to innovation.
Richard Sullivan
Artist who’s lived in Portland for 8 years, inspired by the neighborhood’s energy and eager to contribute his creativity to the community.
Tori Barksdale
Lifelong Portland resident, CNA/phlebotomist, infant teacher at Portland Promise Center, fundraiser for Portland Youth League, and dedicated mom passionate about empowering the next generation.
William Gottal
Logistics and community development expert, founder of Vital Grounds Foundation, focused on urban agriculture, youth education, and local resilience. Former Olympic Rugby qualifier.
Portland Now Community Picnic
August 12th at 6:00 PM at the Portland Museum (2308 Portland Ave.)
Good things happen when neighbors eat together, play together, and dream together. That’s why Portland Now is hosting a community picnic for our August meeting!
Mark your calendar and plan now to join the fun. The picnic will be at 6:00PM, August 12th, at the Portland Museum.
In June we elected new directors to serve on the Portland Now board. The community picnic will provide an opportunity for you to meet and welcome the new PNI board members and share your hopes and dreams for Portland with them. At the picnic, you will also receive information on how you can be a part of our neighborhood association. There is no doubt, we would be a stronger voice for Portland if more of our neighbors attended our monthly meetings.
