About Built
We believe that the support and growth of Oregon’s consumer product industries will create sustainable, inclusive, and innovative job growth
Our Manifesto
We are a passionate collection of community leaders, entrepreneurs, storytellers, investors, mentors, and organizers who believe that the support and growth of Oregon's consumer product industries will create sustainable, inclusive, and innovative job growth. We see the power in "owning our backyard" from an industry standpoint.
We look for ways to create broad-based and inclusive opportunities. As a newly formed not for profit organization, we are approaching programs, engagement, and action from an entrepreneurial mindset: a mindset that allows us to be nimble enough to make quick changes based on needs, but focused enough to remain mission aligned.
From knife manufacturers in Oregon City to cheese companies on the Southern Coast, we are keenly aware that the things we make sustain and support who we are. Our mission is to support and accelerate the founders and companies through the state, and create inclusive opportunities to the next generation of entrepreneurs.
Board of Directors

Chris Bailey
Micro-Enterprise Developer Hacienda CDC/Portland Mercado,
Founder/CEO Bloom Foods

Gary Bracelin
Founder/President – Bend Outdoor Worx,
Cofounder/Sales Strategist – GB2 Agency

Mitch Daugherty
Cofounder – Built Oregon,
Founder – Morange Design,
Past Board Chair – OEN

Scott Davidson
Partner - White Summers Caffee & James LLP

Kate Delhagen
Founder - Oregon Sports Angels

Stephen Green
Founder, PitchBlack
Director, Head of Labs WeWork Portland

Nathan Kadish
Director of Investments, Ecotrust

Brianne Mees
CEO, Tender Loving Empire

Sarah Pool
Founder/CEO, Canvas

Kirsten Ringen
Community and Education Manager, Food Northwest

Lori Spencer
Experienced Food & Beverage Executive

Terry St. Marie
COO/CFO, Tender Loving Empire

Rick Turoczy
Founder, PIE & Silicon Florist
Cofounder, Built Oregon
Community Council

Brian Connolley
Cofounder, Castor + Pollux

Jamie Danek
Founder and CEO – Humm Kombucha

Micah Elconin
Lane County Food & Beverage Sector Strategist

Linea Gagliano
Director, Global Communications – Travel Oregon

Julie Gulla
Financial Advisor, Senior Vice President at Morgan Stanley

Paula Hayes
President & CEO, Hue Noir Cosmetics

Lynn Le
Founder, Society Nine

Chris Pachinger
Director of Investments, CrowdStreet
Former Director, CircleUp

Heather Stafford
Doer of Many Things at Span Research
Former Assistant Dir. of E&I, Business Oregon

Adam Turco
President, Primetrics

Cynthia Winter
Principal, Winter Resources

Bill Worthington
Board Member & Special Products Designer, Olukai