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Kathryn Sinor, Executive Director

Kathryn has a passion for getting people excited about their community's history! She has been involved in museum work for a decade, spending time in science centers and history museums across both Oregon and Arizona. With a Master’s degree in History, Kathryn is most interested in helping people develop the critical thinking skills necessary to understand today’s world through the lens of the past and using that knowledge to propel us to a better, more equitable future. 

While new to Lake Oswego, Kathryn looks forward to engaging this warm, welcoming community in the important work of telling their stories!

Board of Directors


Jeff Gudman, President 

Jeff Gudman is a lifelong resident of Oregon, living in Lake Oswego since 1976. With an ongoing love of history and an appreciation for his community, Jeff has been a member of the Board since 2019. His catchphrase is “History matters,” and he seeks to spread that message far and wide!



Mark Browne, 1st VP

Coming soon!

Ann Jorling, 2nd VP 

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Karen Harris, Secretary

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Charlene Green, Treasurer

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Ron Erickson

Coming soon!


Scott Havens

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Caroline Glad

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Mark Inglis

Coming soon!

Gerrit Koepping

Gerrit Koepping was raised in the Lake Oswego area and now teaches and lives here. He was drawn to the Oswego Heritage Council’s Board because of its commitment to making the history of Lake Oswego accessible, especially to area students and teachers.

Glenn Lowe

Coming soon!

Jeannie McGuire

After moving back to Oregon in 1988, Jeannie McGuire had the good luck of having Herald and Virginia Campbell living across from her. They introduced her to OHC, where she became a member and has remained. OHC’s interest in the history of Lake Oswego, including historic preservation and projects that focus on Lake Oswego’s past, has her hooked!



Tom O'Connor

Tom O’Connor grew up in Lake Oswego, splitting his time between the family horse pasture and joining friends on the Lake. He has a BA in history from OSU and an MA and graduate work in history of the West from the University of New Mexico. He has served OHC as a board member, past President and past Chair of the Museum Committee. 

Yen Pham-Bassford

Coming soon!

Mary Puskas

Coming soon!

Ann Zeltmann

Coming soon!

Board Emeritus

Dr. Stephen Dow Beckham

Phil Engstrom

Ed & Phyllis Miska

Candee Jones

Bobby Pierce Kent

Bill Warner


Board Documents

Oswego Heritage by-laws, adopted in 2016
Oswego Heritage policy procedures
Anti-discrimination policy
Anti-harassment policy

Oswego Heritage House and Museum
398 10th St.
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
(503) 635-6373

Hours of Operation:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

The Oswego Heritage Council is a  501 (c)(3)
EIN # 93-0983947

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