Board of Directors
Jan Allen
Charlene Doland - President
Amy Basile - Secretary
Jan Allen is a 4 th generation Oregon. She recently retired after a career as an
elementary school counselor. While is new to gardening, she spent many
summer days in her grandparent’s large backyard garden while growing up. Her
introduction to Edible Landscapes came from a tour of the Alpine Avenue planter
boxes. As a part owner of Heater Al
Jan Allen is a 4 th generation Oregon. She recently retired after a career as an
elementary school counselor. While is new to gardening, she spent many
summer days in her grandparent’s large backyard garden while growing up. Her
introduction to Edible Landscapes came from a tour of the Alpine Avenue planter
boxes. As a part owner of Heater Allen Brewing, she has a strong interest in
supporting the neighborhood, and has maintained a box on Alpine for the last two
years. She looks forward to helping the organization grow.
Amy Basile - Secretary
Charlene Doland - President
Amy Basile - Secretary
Bio coming soon
Charlene Doland - President
Charlene Doland - President
Charlene Doland - President
Charlene Doland grew up in a family where whole grain bread and organically grown vegetables were staples. She has practiced organic gardening wherever she has lived, and most recently has become enchanted with regenerative and permaculture principles. Charlene’s back yard is a constant experiment in gaining an understanding of how to bes
Charlene Doland grew up in a family where whole grain bread and organically grown vegetables were staples. She has practiced organic gardening wherever she has lived, and most recently has become enchanted with regenerative and permaculture principles. Charlene’s back yard is a constant experiment in gaining an understanding of how to best help our earth heal itself and provide sustenance to future generations.
Bettie Egerton - Founder
Ramsey McPhillips - Vice President
Charlene Doland - President
Bettie Egerton is a retired Non-Profit Consultant and former Executive Director of Siuslaw Outreach Services in Florence, Oregon. Prior to that she was a small business owner, and before that Executive Director of a non-profit. She has a Bachelors Degree in Psychology and Masters of Education. Egerton is a widow who lives with her resc
Bettie Egerton is a retired Non-Profit Consultant and former Executive Director of Siuslaw Outreach Services in Florence, Oregon. Prior to that she was a small business owner, and before that Executive Director of a non-profit. She has a Bachelors Degree in Psychology and Masters of Education. Egerton is a widow who lives with her rescue dog, Cody, and enjoys gardening, kayaking, crafts, and volunteering. She is a member of Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of McMinnville.
Lee McCollins - Marketing
Ramsey McPhillips - Vice President
Ramsey McPhillips - Vice President
Lee grew up in the mid-Willamette Valley, moved to Portland in 2001, and has called McMinnville home since 2016. He is the Co-Owner of Portland winery, Augustina Cellars, a small boutique winery that produces about 1000 cases per vintage. Lee is the Marketing Manager, Graphic Designer, and Creative Director at Visit McMinnville by day a
Lee grew up in the mid-Willamette Valley, moved to Portland in 2001, and has called McMinnville home since 2016. He is the Co-Owner of Portland winery, Augustina Cellars, a small boutique winery that produces about 1000 cases per vintage. Lee is the Marketing Manager, Graphic Designer, and Creative Director at Visit McMinnville by day and an avid gardener by night. Lee and his husband Danny's home garden is an ever-evolving cacophony of edibles, natives, and tropical species that push the envelope of what ‘should’ be grown in the Pacific NW. When not in the garden, Lee enjoys exploring Oregon’s countryside, volunteering for CASA, cooking, baking, and creating sophisticated interiors.
Ramsey McPhillips - Vice President
Ramsey McPhillips - Vice President
Ramsey McPhillips - Vice President
Ramsey McPhillips has been gardening professionally since the age of 11. He gave his first lecture on ‘How to Compost’ at the first Earth Day. Sadly, only his older brother attended the lecture. But he’s never given up, and after receiving an Environmental Studies degree from Bowdoin College, he established a career as a globe-trotting Ho
Ramsey McPhillips has been gardening professionally since the age of 11. He gave his first lecture on ‘How to Compost’ at the first Earth Day. Sadly, only his older brother attended the lecture. But he’s never given up, and after receiving an Environmental Studies degree from Bowdoin College, he established a career as a globe-trotting Hortivangelist (garden therapist) and farmer. Ramsey is the founding President Of Zero Waste McMinnville and is working primarily to divert all of McMinnville’s compostable waste shed back into fertile soil.
July Thomas - Treasurer
July Thomas - Treasurer
July Thomas - Treasurer
July Thomas has worked in accounting for more than 15 years and has always had an interest in gardening. Over this last decade, that hobby has grown exponentially. To live more sustainably, July, her husband Troy, and her four children have worked toward creating their urban garden. In doing so, they have converted their front yard into g
July Thomas has worked in accounting for more than 15 years and has always had an interest in gardening. Over this last decade, that hobby has grown exponentially. To live more sustainably, July, her husband Troy, and her four children have worked toward creating their urban garden. In doing so, they have converted their front yard into garden spaces, built a rain catchment system, installed solar panels for their small greenhouses, and raised chickens.
