Employment Department Advisory Council

Contact: Email: advisorycouncil@employ.oregon.gov
875 Union St. NE | Salem, OR 97311 | Hours of Operation: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Legal Research

The Council meets quarterly with leadership to discuss a variety of topics.

Topics include, but not limited to: unemployment insurance trust fund solvency; program policy; legislation; and, funding.

When the Legislature is in session, there is an additional monthly teleconference to update members on legislation. It is helpful if prospective members have an understanding of the legislative process.

Kurtis Barker (Chairperson)	Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Indians	Public Representative
Robert Camarillo	Oregon State Building and Construction Trades	Employee Representative
Catie Theisen	Oregon AFL-CIO	Employee Representative
Kathy Nishimoto	Duckwall Pooley (retired)	Employer Representative
Robert Westerman (Vice-Chair)	IBEW Local 932	Employee Representative
David Gerstenfeld	Director; Oregon Employment Department	Ex-Officio Member
Rebecca Nance	Principal Legislative Advisor	Employment Department Council Staff, Council Contact Person