Executive Director. He was formerly the President of the Museum Trustee Association, a non-profit that educates and trains museum board members in the U.S. and Canada. Prior to MTA, Jim was with the Oregon Entrepreneurs Network for nine years and continues as a volunteer for OEN. He has helped found six companies over the past 35 years, served as Chair of the Beaverton Chamber of Commerce and Beaverton Arts Commission, and currently serves as a Trustee on the Maryhill Museum of Art and formerly The High Desert Museum board. He is a graduate of Portland State University.
Director of Operations. Formerly the Director of Operations for 17 years at the Oregon Entrepreneurs Network (OEN)., a non-profit that supports scalable startups from every industry across the state. In 2021 Julie worked with the Seattle-based E8 Angels group. She helped to connect investors with E8 members along with coordinating pitch events for entrepreneurs solely in the Climate Tech sector. Julie has lived in Beaverton for over 20 years and is a graduate of the University of Oregon.
She is passionate about helping connect entrepreneurs and startup companies to a diverse mix of business experts and investors who advise, mentor, and help a company grow. "OTBC will allow me to continue this important work. There are a lot of companies and community partners who want to assist these creative and emerging risk-takers. I look forward to being part of the solution for early-stage companies here at OTBC and around the Beaverton area.
BOARD MEMBERS
Ernie Bootsma
Ernie Bootsma
Ernie Bootsma
The chair of the OSC Board, Ernie is a partner with the law firm Buchalter. He represents emerging startups, as well as mature private and public companies. His practice encompasses the formation, financing, corporate governance, mergers and acquisition, intellectual property, and transactional fields. He has negotiated and closed comple
The chair of the OSC Board, Ernie is a partner with the law firm Buchalter. He represents emerging startups, as well as mature private and public companies. His practice encompasses the formation, financing, corporate governance, mergers and acquisition, intellectual property, and transactional fields. He has negotiated and closed complex merger and acquisition transactions, planned and counseled clients with regard to intellectual property protection and maintenance, structured and implemented licensing and distribution arrangements, and handled debt and equity financing transactions for clients in a wide variety of industries.
Marc San Soucie
Ernie Bootsma
Ernie Bootsma
Marc was a member of the Beaverton City Council for 14 years and a longtime technology company professional. Mr. San Soucie has served as Chief Technology Officer or Vice President of Engineering for a number of small software companies in Beaverton, and a Portland-based startup. He also served on the business plan review committee for t
Marc was a member of the Beaverton City Council for 14 years and a longtime technology company professional. Mr. San Soucie has served as Chief Technology Officer or Vice President of Engineering for a number of small software companies in Beaverton, and a Portland-based startup. He also served on the business plan review committee for the Portland Angel Network and invested in several technology companies
John Dugger
Ernie Bootsma
John Dugger
City Councilor John Dugger joined the City Council in September 2022 after being appointed to complete an unexpired term. He received the most votes for Position 5 during the May 2022 primary and began his new term Jan. 1, 2023.
John's Message
I feel inspired to serve by a simple belief: That government has a big role to play in creating co
City Councilor John Dugger joined the City Council in September 2022 after being appointed to complete an unexpired term. He received the most votes for Position 5 during the May 2022 primary and began his new term Jan. 1, 2023.
John's Message
I feel inspired to serve by a simple belief: That government has a big role to play in creating communities that allow ALL people to thrive. That together WE can achieve big things. If we unlock the potential of our staff, I’m confident Beaverton can lead the world in so many different areas.
Bill Berg
Bill Berg
John Dugger
Bill Berg has over 40 years of business management experience ranging from startups to large international firms. In his current role as Business Development Manager for the City of Beaverton, Bill is responsible for business retention, expansion and recruitment and provides general assistance to the local business community. Prior to j
Bill Berg has over 40 years of business management experience ranging from startups to large international firms. In his current role as Business Development Manager for the City of Beaverton, Bill is responsible for business retention, expansion and recruitment and provides general assistance to the local business community. Prior to joining city staff, Bill was the Director of Consulting for Mentor Graphics, an Oregon high-tech company headquartered in Wilsonville. Bill has served on a wide range of local boards, commissions and committees engaged in urban redevelopment, public outreach, transportation and non-profit activities.
Dinah Adkins
Bill Berg
Dinah Adkins
Dinah Adkins is President Emerita of the National Business Incubation Association and currently speaks, consults, and writes on topics related to business incubation and entrepreneurship support. She retired In August 2009 after serving 21 years as President and CEO of NBIA, where she led all activities of the 2,000-member organization
Dinah Adkins is President Emerita of the National Business Incubation Association and currently speaks, consults, and writes on topics related to business incubation and entrepreneurship support. She retired In August 2009 after serving 21 years as President and CEO of NBIA, where she led all activities of the 2,000-member organization of incubator managers and developers, heading a staff of 14. Under Adkins’ direction, the Association developed products and services including publications, training, research, and consulting activities for both members – representing 67 nations–and customers. With Adkins in the lead, NBIA managed consulting and training efforts for Japanese, Bulgarian, Chinese, Kuwaiti, Saudi, Malaysian, and American contractors.
Previously, Ms. Adkins was the founding staff and manager of the Ohio University Innovation Center, a campus-based incubator, from its inception in 1982 until July 1989. She holds Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in English from Ohio University.
Manoj Garg
Bill Berg
Dinah Adkins
Manoj Garg is CEO of Virtual Information Executives which offers a range of services to its clients including IT Snapshot assessments, IT strategic plans, Interim CIOs, and formulating and running large IT projects. He was formerly Director of Computing and Network Services at Portland State University, and Chief Information Officer at W
Manoj Garg is CEO of Virtual Information Executives which offers a range of services to its clients including IT Snapshot assessments, IT strategic plans, Interim CIOs, and formulating and running large IT projects. He was formerly Director of Computing and Network Services at Portland State University, and Chief Information Officer at WebEx Communications Inc., and held a series of executive roles at Xerox Corporation.
Steve Morris
Titonian Wallace Sr.
Arturo Mendez
After serving as Executive Director of OTBC and the Westside Startup Fund manager for the past 16 years, Steve has decided to semi-retire. He is a veteran of three investor-funded start-ups and two business-unit startups inside larger companies. He has more than 25 years of management experience in the software, service, and semiconduc
After serving as Executive Director of OTBC and the Westside Startup Fund manager for the past 16 years, Steve has decided to semi-retire. He is a veteran of three investor-funded start-ups and two business-unit startups inside larger companies. He has more than 25 years of management experience in the software, service, and semiconductor test industries at companies such as Hewlett Packard, Integrated Measurement Systems, Cadence Design Systems, Mentor Graphics, Credence Corporation, and Teseda Corporation. With hands-on startup CEO/founder experience, he has a broad understanding of startup issues, and an excellent ability to explain even complex startup topics in a clear, easy-to-understand way. At OTBC, he has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs start and grow companies, and has developed a large inventory of startup workshops and practical startup tools. He holds a B.A. in mathematics from Reed College and a Masters of Science degree from Carnegie-Mellon University Graduate School of Industrial Administration (now The Tepper School of Business)
Arturo Mendez
Titonian Wallace Sr.
Arturo Mendez
Arturo is Operations Manager at Applied Materials. He is also Chair of the Latino Business Advisory Council with the Washington County Chamber of Commerce.
Titonian Wallace Sr.
Titonian Wallace Sr.
Titonian Wallace Sr.
Titonian Wallace Sr. is the dynamic Owner of Nesace Media, a full-service marketing agency based in Hillsboro, Oregon. With a wealth of experience in marketing strategy, digital marketing, social media management, SEO, WordPress web design, and branding, Titonian has spearheaded numerous successful projects. His strategic approach has pro
Titonian Wallace Sr. is the dynamic Owner of Nesace Media, a full-service marketing agency based in Hillsboro, Oregon. With a wealth of experience in marketing strategy, digital marketing, social media management, SEO, WordPress web design, and branding, Titonian has spearheaded numerous successful projects. His strategic approach has propelled businesses of all sizes across the U.S. to enhance their sales, revenue, brand recognition, and lead generation. Titonian is also Chair of the Black Advisory Business Council of the Washington County Chamber of Commerce and serves as their board vice chair.
In addition to his professional accomplishments Titonian is deeply committed to his community in Washington County, Oregon. He has held significant roles in various councils, committees, and advocacy groups, including serving as the Chair of the Small Business Entrepreneurs Council, Vice Chair of the Board of Directors for the Washington County Chamber of Commerce, and the Founding Member and Chair of the WCCC Black Advisory Business Council, among several others. His dedication to his community was recognized when he became the first African American recipient of the Washington County Chamber of Commerce Chair's Choice Award in December 2022.
Titonian is a graduate of Washburn University, where he earned a BA in Mass Media with a minor in Sociology. He also holds a Certificate of Marketing from Fort Hays State University.
When he's not immersed in his work or contributing to his community, Titonian cherishes spending quality time with his wife and children. His favorite family activities include hosting game nights and catching the latest superhero movies.