Loan Program
Advisory Committee
The Loan Program Advisory Committee (LPAC) is responsible for advising the Cascades West Business Lending (CWBL) staff and the OCWCOG Board of Directors on matters relating to the development and operation of the CWBL program.
The LPAC membership consists of the Board of Directors’ Executive Committee and a commercial banking lending professional, or an individual involved in economic development within the OCWCOG Region. Non-OCWCOG Executive Committee members serve a two (2)- to six (6)-year term. Former Committee members are eligible for reappointment when at least one (1)-year has lapsed after completion of the maximum six (6)-year term. The Committee may nominate to the OCWCOG Board of Directors persons to fill vacant positions for partially completed terms, when necessary.
LPAC meetings are held as needed, but at least semi-annually.
LPAC Members
- Pat Malone, Commissioner, Benton County
- Claire Hall, Commissioner, Lincoln County
- Sherrie Sprenger, Commissioner, Linn County
- Alex Johnson II, Mayor, City of Albany
- Rick Booth, City Councilor, City of Waldport
- Kelly Hart, Community Development Director, City of Lebanon
- Charles Maughn, Mayor, City of Corvallis
Meeting and Agenda Packets
OCWCOG LPAC Hybrid Meeting
LOAN PROGRAM ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
Thursday, October 23, 2025
9:00 – 9:30 am
In Person at OCWCOG Albany Office:
1400 Queen Ave SE,
Albany, Oregon 97322
or via Teams by clicking HERE
Meeting ID: 280 668 329 957
Passcode: 4zoASx
Mobile Call-in Number:
1-872-242-8088
Phone Conference ID: 981 775 138#
If you wish to attend as a member of the public, you can call or video in. If you require additional accommodations, or need assistance with Teams, please reach out to Ashlyn at amuzechenko@ocwcog.org. Stakeholders and members of the public are welcome to attend any LPAC meeting and provide public comments.
About Loan Program Advisory Committee
The Loan Program Advisory Committee (LPAC) is responsible for advising the Cascades West Business Lending (CWBL) staff and the OCWCOG Board of Directors on matters relating to the development and operation of the CWBL program. The LPAC membership consists of the Board of Directors’ Executive Committee and a commercial banking lending professional, or an individual involved in economic development within the OCWCOG Region. To learn more about LPAC please visit our website: https://www.ocwcog.org/economic-development/cascades-west-business-lending/lpac/.
About Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments
Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments (OCWCOG), on behalf of the member governments, carries out a variety of local, State, and Federal programs. The majority of funding is provided by way of contracts to administer specific services. As an Oregon intergovernmental entity, OCWCOG can provide for, or on behalf of, its member governments any service that they are authorized to provide. Whether it is helping a business find appropriate capital, helping seniors and persons with disabilities plan for independent living, or coordinating local roads improvement priorities, OCWCOG offers these and many other innovative services to the local governments and residents of Benton, Lincoln, and Linn Counties. For more information, visit www.OCWCOG.org.
Contact Us
Didi Aho, Loan Officer
daho@ocwcog.org
541-812-1920
Ashlyn Muzechenko, Executive Assistant
amuzechenko@ocwcog.org
LPAC News:
Interested Parties List
To be added to our Loan Program Advisory Committee (LPAC) Interested Parties email list to receive updates on upcoming meetings, the agenda packets, and information regarding the lending, please email Ashlyn at amuzechenko@ocwcog.org. In this email, please include your name, (LPAC Interested Parties List), and the email address you wish to have added to this list.