Board of Directors
Appointed or Elected Public Officials
Mayor Tamie Kaufman; Board Member
Mayor Tamie Kaufman is a property manager by trade and has served on several committees for the City of Gold Beach and was elected Mayor in 2020. Kaufman is almost a Gold Beach native and volunteers on the Citizens Review Board and the CCD Business Development Board. Appointed to the ORCCA Board in late August 2021, she hopes to be helpful in problem solving issues that face the organization and to people in poverty. Elevating people out of poverty is the best long-term solution, while providing help when possible is important to the community.
Lorin Kessler, Interim Vice Chairperson
Georgia Nowlin; Board Member
Georgia Nowlin is a retired business owner, former elected official, and community builder in Curry County. She and her husband live in Brookings and have two adult daughters. Serving with many boards and organizations over the years has given her an appreciation of the invaluable work they do in our communities and the continual need to support them and entities like ORCCA.
Client Representative
Raymond Ahumada, Board Member
Head Start Policy Council Representative
Raymond Ahumada has lived in Bandon for the past eight years now but is originally from Arizona. Raymonda is a proud father of nine children and is excited to help in our community any way he can.
Stephen Anderson, Board Member
Head Start Policy Council Representative
Stephen Anderson joined the Board in 2023 as a Head Start Policy Council Representative. He is a stay-at-home father of three boys, a veteran, a student of social work, and an avid supporter of community efforts toward community improvement. He considers integrity, education, and a grounded community focus as paramount virtues in community service and intends to bring that to his work with ORCCA
Mica Haggard, Board Treasurer
Head Start Policy Council Representative (Former)
Community Representatives
Sam Baugh, Interim Chairperson
Samuel Baugh has an MBA from Westminster College and is the Community Engagement Manager for Advanced Health. Mr. Baugh has over 15 years' experience working in government and Non-Profit settings and has a passion for improving the quality of life in his community. He has been married to his wife, Andrea, for over 20 years, has 3 children, and has been a Certified Resource (Foster) Parent and is currently doing respite care when needed.
Amber Darnell, Board Member
Amber Darnell has been in the banking industry for over 13 years and has lived in Coos County for nearly two decades, raising her three children here. She has a passion for volunteering, currently involved in several local non-profits and has been a volunteer EMT for Coquille Ambulance for several years now. Her overall goal is to see the community agencies work together to aid in the houselessness and mental health communities locally.
Joshua Davis-Johnson, Board Member
Joshua Davis-Johnson has been on the ORCCA Board of Directors since January of 2024. Joshua grew up in the town of Myrtle Point, attending Southwestern Oregon Community College after graduating and achieving his AS in Accounting in 2022. Joshua lives with his daughter and wife in Coos Bay and enjoys serving his local community and the other rural communities of Oregon, by also being a member of the ROCC Board. He works as the Grant Manager at Alternative Youth Activities, a youth-centric non-profit in Coos Bay.
Reverend Don Ford, Board Secretary
Don joined the board in the Summer of 2021. He earned a BA in PE and Math from the University of the Redlands and was voted into the University's Hall of Fame for Football and Track and Field. He has served his community as a pastor for 29 years, and his strong values and ethical sentiments have translated into a commitment towards synergy and teamwork between all agencies.
Ashley Horath, Board Member
With over 17 years of experience in the social service field, Ashley Horath has dedicated her career to improving the lives of others. Starting as an Office Support Specialist at ORCCA, she worked her way up to becoming the Director of Essential Services, overseeing crucial programs that provide assistance to those in need. She has now shifted her focus as an advocate for the homeless in our county through the Office of Homeless Response.
In addition to her work within these organizations, Ashley has served on the Oregon Energy Coordinators Association Board, taking on roles as President, vice President, and Energy at Large. Through her involvement in these positions, she has advocated for sustainable energy practices and equitable access to resources for low to moderate-income individuals across the state.
Driven by a passion for serving others with dignity and respect, Ashley firmly believes that everyone deserves access to basic needs. She is committed to positively impacting our community and beyond by ensuring individuals have the support they need to thrive.
Amanda McCarthy, Board Member
Amanda McCarthy joined the board in May of 2023. She has been a resident of the South Coast for 20 years, most of those years employed in healthcare. Amanda is passionate about the community and grateful for the opportunity to serve on the board of directors.
Are you the next ORCCA Board Member?
Contact Imani Hilliard; Executive Specialist, at ihilliard@orcca.us
Updated July 10, 2024