Meet the Board
We are a group of concerned citizens,
passionate about preserving Albany's history.
Our goal is to repurpose this historic building
& create a place for neighbors to celebrate and connect.
Cumberland Community Events Center is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
Emma Eaton
President
Emma and husband, Jacho, have restored four historic homes in Albany, Oregon including the famous “Keyhole House”. She enjoys gardening, reading, and learning. She helped create Linn County’s Master Gardener Annual Garden Tour. Emma received the 2022 Distinguished Service Award from Albany Chamber of Commerce.
Joel Orton
Vice President
Joel and his wife moved to the Willamette Valley in 2019. He quickly embraced the organization's goal of preserving the Cumberland and creating a community event center. A retired architect, Joel has 40 years of experience in facility planning, real estate, and project management.
Camron Settlemier
Treasurer
Camron's family has lived in Linn County for over 167 years. His grandparents were one of the first couples married in Linn County.
Camron is an active historic preservationist, involved in several community groups because he cares deeply about preserving Albany's heritage. He is also the owner of Marcam Productions.
Karen Caswell
Secretary
Karen is a native Oregonian and Albany resident since 1995.
A former teacher and retired office administrator, she enjoys reading nonfiction, usually with a cup of coffee in hand.
Karen is an event planner and owner of Circle Celebrations and Events. She brings a wealth of creativity and organization skills to the Cumberland team.
Jody Kruse
Director
Jody is Cumberland's board member. She joins us with an impressive record of community service.
Jody is there to answer the call for help.
"It could be a child who has potential without means to further their education, a crumbling building, a friend who needs a reason to laugh. . ."
She boldly gets involved when she sees an opportunity to make lives better.
Liz Rapp
Historian
Liz has done extensive research on the Cumberland's history. She loves to share the building's stories & she is very dedicated to its future success. After years of research she successfully submitted an application to the National Register of Historic Places on behalf of the Cumberland. As of May 2024, the Albany Cumberland is listed on the National Register of Historic Places!
Alex Rice
Director
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