Cascade Views Podcast

In this interview, Keri Lopez, Republican candidate for Oregon House District 53, shares her experiences visiting the southern border of the United States. Prepare yourself for the sobering realities of what she witnessed.

Donna Kreitzberg spent several years reading legislation and case law from across America concerning School Choice. She then spent time with School Choice Advocates, Policy Folks, Litigators, Constitutional Attorneys, and Think Tank Directors from 17 states gathering materials to use to draft two School Choice Amendments. Using the best features of existing legislation and Think Tank Model Legisla...

Soorin Backer studied at Fuller Theological Seminary for a Ph. D. in Clinical Psychology and a Masters in Biblical Studies. Currently, she’s enrolled at Global Awakening Theological Seminary for a Doctorate of Theology degree. Soorin recently planted a church in Eugene, Oregon, called OARS and continues to host Power and  Hope Conferences, workshops and teachings through media. She’s the author of...

Keri Lopez is currently running for a second term on the Redmond School Board of Directors, position 4, in the May 16th, 2023 special election. Her website is: kerilopez4redmondschoolboard.com Keri is speaking on behalf of herself, personally and entirely.

David Harms is a radio veteran who has focused his attention on funding ministries through radio and other media, David has founded two companies and currently serves as President of both. i58:10 Media was founded in 1997 and has used radio and other electronic media to raise millions of dollars each year for homeless shelters, pregnancy centers and international ministries such as World Vision, I...

Cathie is the founding director of New Each Morning, which is a non-profit organization that works with women graduates of alcohol and drug addiction recovery programs. The New Each Morning team of volunteers provides connection and positive accountability to clients, while championing the women to thrive as healthy productive members of the community.  You can learn more about the organization at...

Nicole Fitch is currently running for Bend La Pine School Board, Zone 7. She is currently a Real Estate Broker with John L. Scott Realty, but she has 15-years-experience in the field of education. Her career has been dedicated to educating students in public schools as an elementary school teacher, an elementary assistant principal, and an instructional specialist, helping to evaluate instructiona...

Laurie is the President of Central Oregon Community College. You can find out more about COCC at cocc.edu .   Prior to joining COCC, Chesley was provost and executive vice president for academic and student affairs at Grand Rapids Community College in Michigan. Her administrative and leadership experience spans 18 years and includes both two- and four-year colleges. Chesley served as interim dean...

Jon Stark, CEO of Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO). EDCO is a regional organization with community offices in Bend, La Pine, Madras, Prineville, Redmond, and Sisters. You can learn more about EDCO at EDCOInfo.com.   Jon is responsible for leading the organization in accomplishing its mission to create a diversified local economy and a strong base of middle-class jobs in Central Orego...

Patti Adair is a fourth generation Oregon native who grew up on a ranch near Heppner. She's a proud University of Oregon Duck who graduated with a degree in History. Patti later completed her CPA in Washington State. Commissioner Adair's current memberships and affiliations are many but just a few include Association of Oregon Counties, Legislative Committee District 2 Delegate, Central...

Ben Schimmoller. Raised in Central Oregon, attended St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School and Mountain View High School. He graduated from Oregon State University in 2015 with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science. In 2018-2022 Ben joined the office of State Senator Tim Knopp, where he aided the people of Central Oregon in navigating their state government. He briefly transitioned from his le...

Tune in to hear RL Garrigus interview Michael Sipe, Republican Candidate for State Representative in House District 53. " I'm definitely not a career politician and I'm not a lawyer . I'm a business guy. With billions of dollars of your tax dollars on the line, we need more business people and fewer politicians and lawyers in Salem. Being self-employed for nearly all my life (s...

Dave Markham has worked at Central Electric Cooperative for 25 years with 16 of those years as the President/CEO.  He has 38 years of electric utility industry experience.    For 25 years he has advocated for the treasure of the Northwest, the carbon free, renewable, low cost, federal hydropower system.  He has also testified three times in Washington D.C. in front of Congress about the significan...

Kate Fitzpatrick is the Executive Director of the Deschutes River Conservancy. You can find out more about the Deschutes River Conservancy at deschutesriver.org Kate assumed her position in 2021 after 16 years of experience at the organization managing and directing programs to collaboratively restore streamflow in the basin. She is skilled in water rights transactions, negotiation, collaboration,...

Rachel Cardwell is the Executive Director of Friends of the Children, an organization that connects children – all of whom have unique talents – to a paid, professional mentor called a Friend. You can learn more about the organization at friendscentraloregon.org Friends of the Children is the first and only long-term professional mentoring program in the country with specialization in working with...

Danny Looney went from homeless meth addict to local pastor, and now runs a nationwide non-profit called Rock Bottom Hope. He uses his story, experiences, and passions to lead a team that brings hope to people experiencing rock bottom all over the US. Whatever rock bottom moment they may be experiencing his team provides hope-filled conversation, individualized road map to recovery, and partners w...

Jillian Taylor is principal and business strategist of Jillian Taylor Consulting, and an affiliate with NXT Consulting. As a planning strategist and organizational development consultant, Jillian works with public and private leaders to gain clarity on their vision, mission and values. She also leads clients through a process to identify strategic priorities and guides them to implement complex in...

Eric King began his career in local government working for the City of Portland. In his 10 years there, he worked on a variety of projects and programs focusing on economic development and program management. He began working for the City of Bend as Assistant City Manager in April, 2007 and accepted the position of City Manager in May, 2008. Eric was born and raised in Madison, Wisconsin. He has a...

Nick Lelack was hired as Deschutes County Administrator in September 2021. Nick previously served as the Deschutes County Community Development Director.  He also serves on the Oregon Land Conservation and Development Commission. He has masters degrees in Public Administration and Community and Regional Planning from the University of Oregon and is a member of the American Institute of Certified P...

E. Werner Reschke is a life-long Oregonian who serves in the Oregon Legislature and has excelled as State Representative in serving the rural communities of South-Central Oregon since 2017. He is currently running for re-election in the newly re-drawn Oregon House District 56, which now includes some of the southern portions of Deschutes County. Representative Werner earned cum laude honors from O...

Mike Krantz joined the Bend Police Department as chief in August 2020. Before coming to Bend, Mike served 27 years at the Portland Police Bureau, finishing his service there as the acting Assistant Chief of the Services Branch and responsible for the business operations of the largest police department in the state. Previously, he was the Commander of Central Precinct, leading a team of more than...

Lori Chavez-DeRemer was Mayor of Happy Valley from 2010-2018 where she led Oregon’s fastest-growing community, as its first female and Latina mayor. As Mayor, Lori presided over important changes in the city, making it more business-friendly, offering more affordable housing options for families, and a safe place to build a career and raise a family.   She is the granddaughter of a woman whose fam...

Having witnessed her family lose their home, property, and retirement plan during the 2008 recession, Layla McGlone vowed to help others avoid this fate. As the CEO of Building Excellence, this veteran coach champions construction companies to grow their teams and profits. She empowers owners to optimize their resources, simplify processes and run a "rinse and repeat" business with a thr...

Erik Tobiason began his career in the financial services industry with Morgan Stanley as a financial advisor and senior portfolio manager. In 2016, he made the decision to move his business to RBC Wealth Management.  Erik is also the creator of two non-profits, Bend Heroes Foundation, which focuses on helping veterans in Bend. Erik started the Bend Heroes Foundation nearly 13 years ago with his fa...

Melissa Williams is the Local Director of Every Child, an organization that partners with Oregon’s Department of Human Services (ODHS) to aide vulnerable children in foster care and to support foster families. You can learn more about the organization at everychildcentraloregon.org Last year, 11,238 children spent time in the foster care in Oregon. 66.1% spent time in more than one foster home. Ma...