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Board of Directors
President
Vice President
Vice President
Sue Piazza was born and raised in East County and graduated from Sam Barlow High School. She owns Bucket List Travel Tours and Piazza Patrick Coaching, and she is a member of the Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce, Gresham Rotary, and Easthill Church. Sue joined the board in 2021.
Vice President
Vice President
Vice President
Lon Shiiki is a lifelong Gresham resident who grew up on a 250-acre family berry, vegetable, and greenhouse culinary herb farm. In 1990 Lon’s family sold the farm, and he continued to work on the same land to build the housing development and golf course known as Persimmon Country Club. In 1998 he moved on to Yorke & Curtis as a project
Lon Shiiki is a lifelong Gresham resident who grew up on a 250-acre family berry, vegetable, and greenhouse culinary herb farm. In 1990 Lon’s family sold the farm, and he continued to work on the same land to build the housing development and golf course known as Persimmon Country Club. In 1998 he moved on to Yorke & Curtis as a project manager in commercial construction and worked there for 17 years before retiring to pursue his hobbies of fishing, golfing, and gardening. Lon joined the Gresham Historical Society board in 2020 and became vice president in 2023.
Secretary
Vice President
Secretary
Stacey Rustad-Smith
Treasurer
Treasurer
Secretary
Leslie Radke has spent 10 years on GHS board, working as treasurer for the last four years. Before that, she had a 36-year banking career in Gresham. Her other local volunteer work includes: 1989 charter member of the Gresham Lions Supper Club, Eastco Diversified Services board member since 1996, Art Walk/Gresham Outdoor Public Art treas
Leslie Radke has spent 10 years on GHS board, working as treasurer for the last four years. Before that, she had a 36-year banking career in Gresham. Her other local volunteer work includes: 1989 charter member of the Gresham Lions Supper Club, Eastco Diversified Services board member since 1996, Art Walk/Gresham Outdoor Public Art treasurer for 17 years, and treasurer for the Historic Downtown Business Association for 16 years. She enjoys giving back to the community that supported her career and allowed her to prosper.
Treasurer
Fred Gilbert is new to the Gresham area, having moved to the area with his wife Teresa only three years ago. Fred holds a Masters Degree in History, and is retired after twenty years working in higher education. His hobbies are music, woodworking and exploring the beautiful state of Oregon. He joined the board in 2021.
Treasurer
Karen Johnston
Additional Board Members
A native of Gresham, Cassie Rafalski is dedicated to uniting people to celebrate the vibrant history of her hometown. Fueled by a passion for community engagement, she strives to make history and culture more accessible to every community member. With a background in event coordination, marketing, and design, Cassie brings a unique ski
A native of Gresham, Cassie Rafalski is dedicated to uniting people to celebrate the vibrant history of her hometown. Fueled by a passion for community engagement, she strives to make history and culture more accessible to every community member. With a background in event coordination, marketing, and design, Cassie brings a unique skill set to Gresham Historical Society’s mission. Particularly devoted to engaging youth and students, she seeks to inspire the next generation by instilling a sense of pride in their local heritage.
Additional Board Members
Anne Endicott is a retired journalist and former editor for the Pamplin Media Group. She worked with staff and other board members of the Gresham Historical Society off and on over the years she spent as a journalist. She is honored to serve on the board of directors to help preserve the history of her community and share it with others.
Additional Board Members
Additional Board Members
Additional Board Members
- Terry Nishikawa
- Scott Terryah
Staff
Museum Director
Public Historian
Public Historian
A lifelong Gresham-area resident, Silvie Andrews has been involved with GHS since 2015 and has served as museum director since 2021. She previously worked as a museum cataloger at the Oregon Historical Society and collections manager at Pittock Mansion. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in history from New York University and a Master of Arts in history from Portland State University.
Public Historian
Public Historian
Public Historian
Stephanie Vallance works as Public Historian, managing the Gresham Oral History Project. She received a Bachelor’s in History from the University of San Francisco and a Master’s in Public History from Portland State University. As a fifth-generation Oregonian, her research and interest centers on amplifying underrepresented voices in the region.