Committees & Contacts |
Last updated January 2024
Our committees meet under the guidance of the Board of Directors and do the hard work of making board-level plans become a reality.
BIPOC Advisory Board
Chair: Dominique Whittaker
Email: bipoc@107ist.org
Committee Description: The BIPOC Advisory Board is made up of individuals who identify as Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC). We are volunteering our time and knowledge in order to ensure the 107IST is a more inclusive organization where all members’ voices are heard and respected.
Committee members*:
- Dominique Whittaker - Chair
- Joel Cabilatazan
- Chris Gong
- Lindy Lacson - 107IST board member
- Fernando Machicado
- Basmah Rahman
- Joseph Revay
- Jennifer Sato
- Corinne Waller
Communications
Chair: Gabby Rosas
Email: support@107ist.org
For media inquiries: media@107ist.org
For Riveters-specific comms inquiries: info@rosecityriveters.org
Committee Description: The communications committee handles Timbers Army, Rose City Riveters, and 107IST website content, as well as social media accounts, event calendars, newsletters, and other one-off communications as needed.
Committee members:
- Gabby Rosas - Chair (gabby.rosas@107ist.org)
- Andrew Brawley
- Kristen Gehrke
- Jennifer Ingraham
- Darren Lloyd
- Fernando Machicado
- Sheba Rawson
- Chris Spalding
- Whitney Tuttle
Community Outreach
Chair: Stephan Lewis
Email: community@107ist.org
Committee Description: The community outreach committee administers charitable works and volunteerism for the 107IST (includes both Timbers Army and Rose City Riveters). The committee makes recommendations to the board as to how to direct resources (for both soccer-specific and other community projects) and coordinates volunteers.
Committee members:
- Stephan Lewis - Chair
- Todd Diskin - Booked! rep
- Christin Correz
- Cody Goldberg
- Rachel Greenough
- Fernando Machicado
- Keith Palau
- Patch Perryman
- Billie Robertson
- Sheba Rawson
- Benjamin White
Events
Chair: Kristen Gehrke
Email: kristen.gehrke@107ist.org
- Kristen Gehrke - Chair
- Michelle DeFord
- Stephan Lewis
- Steph Nova
- Drew Picard
Finance
Treasurer: Dawn Bauman
Email: dawn.bauman@107ist.org
Committee Description: The 107IST Treasurer works on issues related to accounting and compliance needed to maintain our nonprofit status and provides clear communication to the board and members about the financial health of the 107IST.
Committee members:
- Dawn Bauman - Chair
- Gabby Rosas
- Ryan Gillespie
Game Day Operations: Timbers Army
Chair: Joshua Lucas
GDO email: GDO@timbersarmy.org
Tifo Committee email: tifo@timbersarmy.org
Committee Description: Game Day Operations (GDO) is responsible for the execution of the game day experience. Activities include liaising with the FO to ensure that supporters are represented, while self-policing to create a safe, and enjoyable atmosphere wholly dedicated to providing support to the PTFC. GDO is also responsible for putting out flags, banners, and oversees the deployment of tifo displays.
- Joshua Lucas - Chair
- Ben Hackett (DnT - Trumpets)
- Darren Lloyd (DnT - Drums)
- Frank Oteiza (DnT - Drums)
- Camden Murray (Capos)
- Heidi Koenig-White
- Annie Schott (Tifo)
- Imran Qureshi (Flags & Rigging)
Tifo Subcommittee:
- Annie Schott - Chair
- Greg Donnelly
- Andy Huff
- Colin Powers
- Joshua Lucas
- Lionel Lynner
- Jenna Manus
- Imran Qureshi
- Nick Rider
- Jesse Wagner
Game Day Operations: Rose City Riveters
Chair: Jennifer Sato
Rose City Riveters email: gdo@rosecityriveters.org
Committee Description: Game Day Operations (GDO) is responsible for the execution of the game day experience. Activities include liaising with the FO to ensure that supporters are represented, while self-policing to create a safe, and enjoyable atmosphere wholly dedicated to providing support to the PTFC. GDO is also responsible for putting out flags, banners, and oversees the deployment of tifo displays.
- Jennifer Sato - Chair
- Tina Ettlin (Capos)
- Sarah Williams Brown (Drums and Trumpets)
- Hannah Mueller (Tifo)
- Sheridan Nichols (Flags)
- Michelle Siiberg (Rigging)
Independent Supporters Council
Email: isc@107ist.org
Committee Description: The Independent Supporters Council (ISC) committee is made up of two representatives from the Rose City Riveters and two representatives from the Timbers Army. Committee members are selected by their respective Supporters Group leadership teams and the 107IST Board using depth of knowledge and experience in the supporters groups as the criteria for their selection. The ISC committee members act as liaisons between their respective supporters groups, the 107IST board, and the Independent Supporters Council.
- Fernando Machicado (Timbers Army voting representative)
- Joshua Lucas (Timbers Army representative)
- Hannah Mueller (Rose City Riveters voting representative)
- Tina Ettlin (Rose City Riveters representative)
Membership
Chair: Richard Hamje
Email: membership@107ist.org
Committee Description: The membership committee administers and promotes paid membership in the 107IST.
Committee members:
- Sheba Rawson
- Sam Prince
- Michelle DeFord
- Zach Freeman
- Ryan Gillespie
- Cynthia Smith
- Michele Griffin
- Richard Hamje
- Janet Potter
- Matt Shields
- Brandon Sweany
- Rich Ybarra
- Sarah Alexis Miller
- Wendy Broussard
- Tim Chamberlin
- Tyler McDonnell
Partners subcommittee--The partners team maintains relationships with 107IST partner businesses, evaluates new partner applications, and reaches out within the community to establish connections with local businesses that are compatible with 107IST core values. They can be reached at partner@107ist.org.
- Maria Cruz
- Brian May
- Gabby Rosas
Merchandise: No Pity Originals
Co-Chairs: Scott Swearingen and Fernando Machicado
Email: NPOhelp@timbersarmy.org
Committee Description: The TA merchandise committee designs and sells our No Pity Originals merchandise online and at the No Pity Van. Swing by 1919 SW Morrison before or after home games to grab merch.
TA Committee members:
- Fernando Machicado - Co-Chair
- Scott Swearingen - Co-Chair
- Mikal Brucken
- Rem Evert
- Dan Gerhardstein
- Matt Leamy
- Lionel Lynner
- Hannah Mueller
- Adam Mullett
MERCHANDISE: Rivet Gear
Co-Chairs: Gab Rosas and Hannah Mueller
Email: merch@rosecityriveters.org
Committee Description: The Riveters merchandise committee designs and sells our RivetGear merchandise online and at our store front at 1919 SW Morrison St. Swing by before or after every home game.
Riveters Committee members:
- Hannah Mueller - Co-Chair
- Gab Rosas - Co-Chair
- Tina Ettlin
- Michelle DeFord
- Sarah Gehrke
- Lindy Lacson
- Sam Prince
- Krista Thompson
- Johanna Winters
- Jamie Yuhasz
Regional Supporter Groups
Committee Description: This group provides a connection between the 107IST board and regional groups in the US and worldwide. The committee helps coordinate production of RSG merch; assists with supplies such as flags and banners; and provides a forum for RSG leaders to communicate and help one another work through issues.
Committee members:
- Basmah Rahman
- Kris Goss
- Ryan McAllister
- Nick Rider
- Joel Vos
- Nate Zell
Rose City Riveters Steering Committee
Chair: Gabby Rosas
Email: gabby.rosas@107ist.org
Riveters support email: info@rosecityriveters.org
Committee Description: Along with many volunteers, the Riveters steering committee leads tifo, game day operations, travel, merch, communications, etc. for the Rose City Riveters (Supporters Group for the Portland Thorns). For more information about the Rose City Riveters, check out http://rosecityriveters.org.
Committee members:
- Gabby Rosas - Chair
- Wendy Broussard
- Tina Ettlin
- Rachel Greenough - 107IST board representative
- Hannah Mueller
- Sheridan Nichols
- Sam Prince
- Jennifer Sato
- Chris Spalding
- Sarah Williams Brown
TAFC
Chair: Dawn Bauman
Email: tafc@107ist.org
Committee Description: The Timbers Army Football Club (TAFC) committee administers the various adult recreational soccer teams playing under the Timbers Army name. It promotes membership in the 107IST and involvement in its mission, a better understanding of the game of soccer, community volunteerism, and camaraderie through participation in organized team play.
Committee members:
TECHNOLOGY
Chair: Darren Lloyd
Email: webmaster@107ist.org
Committee Description: The technology committee maintains the websites of the organization including the ecommerce platforms, the 107IST member database, and the infrastructure of our facilities.
Committee members:
- Darren Lloyd - Chair
- Ray Terrill - AWS Consultant
- Sheba Rawson - Membership Liaison
- Dawn Lloyd
- Miles Woodsmall
Timbers Army Steering Committee
Email: tasc@timbersarmy.org
Committee Description: Along with many volunteers, the Timbers Army Steering Committee leads tifo, game day operations (capos, drums and trumpets, and flag crew), merchandise (No Pity Originals), and communications for the Timbers Army. It works closely with other committees under the 107IST umbrella. The Timbers Army Steering Committee comprises members of core aspects of the gameday experience — capos, drums and trumpets (DnT), flag crew, tifo crew, and merch (NPO) — with board resources and support from key committees.
Committee members:
- Kris Goss (RSG)
- Ben Hackett (DnT - Trumpets)
- Marika Klein (Capo)
- Darren Lloyd (DnT - Drums)
- Joshua Lucas (GDO)
- Fernando Machicado (NPO)
- Camden Murray (Capos)
- Frank Oteiza (DnT - Drums)
- Colin Powers (Tifo)
- Basmah Rahman (RSG)
- Joseph Revay (Flags & Rigging)
- Annie Schott (Tifo)
- Michelle Siiberg (Travel)
- Scott Swearingen (NPO)
- Jesse Wagner (Tifo)
- Dominique Whittaker (BIPOC)
- Imran Qureshi (Flags & Rigging; 107IST board representative)
Travel
Co-Chairs: Wendy Broussard & Michelle Siiberg
Email: awaytravel@107ist.org
Committee Description: The travel team is charged with all away travel for the Timbers Army and Rose City Riveters. We do everything from reaching out to other teams, to arranging ticket sales on our websites, to putting together 15 buses to Seattle.
Committee members:
- Wendy Broussard - Co-Chair (Riveters)
- Michelle Siiberg - Co-Chair (Timbers Army)
- Dawn Bauman - Board Liaison
- Luke Fritz (Riveters)
- Dominique Whittaker
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