Board members are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate to four-year terms. The Governor names the chair and vice chair. The full-time board was authorized in 1969 and has five members.
Chairperson
John Bailey has been with the Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision since July of 2019. Prior to his appointment to the Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision, he served as a U.S. Probation Officer for the federal judiciary in Portland, Oregon, and he served as a Parole and Probation Officer for the Multnomah County Department of Community Justice. As an officer in community corrections, John worked with a variety of adults on probation and Post-Prison Supervision, to provide meaningful opportunities for positive change, and enforce conditions of supervision to protect the community. John Bailey holds a bachelor's degree in Criminology and a law degree.
Vice Chairperson
Ronnee S. Kliewer has served on the Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision since September of 2022. Prior to her appointment to the Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision, she worked as a defense attorney in Multnomah County for 29 years, focusing on criminal law, juvenile law, juvenile Measure 11/waivers (including murder cases) and child welfare. Ronnee holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology from George Fox University, performed masters work in sociology at Boston College and has a JD from Lewis & Clark Northwestern school of Law.
Board Member
Kelly Kuklenski has served on the Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision since September of 2022. Prior to her appointment to the Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision, she worked over two decades for Clackamas County Community Corrections as a probation and parole officer, then supervisor and ultimately manager. As Community Corrections Manager, Kelly was responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Probation and Parole Department where officers worked with adults on probation or post-prison supervision to focus on community safety, accountability, and rehabilitation. Kelly holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology with an emphasis in criminology and a minor in psychology.
Board Member
Kara A. Brooks has served on the Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision since February, 2024. Prior to her appointment to the Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision, she worked as a Deputy District Attorney for both Coos and Clackamas counties. As a prosecutor, she represented the State of Oregon in a wide array of criminal matters including domestic violence offenses, sexual abuse, and murder. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Barnard College, Columbia University and has a JD from Lewis & Clark Northwestern School of Law.
Board Member
Donald N. Rees has served on the Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision since February of 2024. Prior to his appointment to the Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision, he worked as a prosecutor in the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office for nearly 30 years, ultimately as a member of the executive team as Chief Deputy District Attorney. He helped develop a treatment court for Measure 11 offenders. He has also been a legal instructor at the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training, served as a member of the Oregon Prison Population Forecast Committee and the Sexual Assault Task Force. Donald has a law degree from Lewis & Clark Law School in Portland, Oregon.
Executive Director
Dylan Arthur has been with the Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision since March of 2018. Prior to working for the Board of Parole, he served as the Community Justice Manager for the Multnomah County Department of Community Justice and managed programs such as Drug Court, the Sex Crimes Supervision Program, and the Electronic Monitoring Program. He also has experience working as a Juvenile Court Counselor for Multnomah County and a Residential Counselor for St. Mary's Home for Boys. Currently, Dylan serves on the Oregon Attorney General's Sexual Assault Task Force and the Oregon Governor's Reentry Council. Dylan holds a bachelor's degree in Psychology.