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07/21/2005: "Bob Myhr (D): A Candidate For The BOCC"

Bob Myhr, with his wife Joyce, has lived at David Head on Lopez Island for over 20 years and has been a property owner in the San Juans since 1967. In 2002, he retired from his position as Executive Director of The San Juan Preservation Trust. His work with the Preservation Trust has given Bob the opportunity to visit most of the islands--big and small--and meet and understand the interests and needs of islanders throughout San Juan County.

Some examples of Bob's involvement in countywide affairs include the following:
. Initiated, in cooperation with the county Planning Department, the creation of the Open Space and Conservation Plan (1990-1991) that ultimately became part of the San Juan County Comprehensive Plan
. Member of the committee to establish the San Juan County Land Bank (1990) and to support successful renewal of the Land Bank (1999)
. Member of the San Juan County Comprehensive Plan committee (1993-1995)
. As Executive Director of The San Juan Preservation Trust, negotiated with private property owners for the protection of the open-space values of more than 8,750 acres of woodlands, open farmland, and natural shoreline on 15 islands throughout San Juan County (1985-2002)
. Worked with Washington State Department of Natural Resources and US Bureau of Land Management to create natural preserves on government lands throughout the county (1985-2002)
. Member of San Juan Valley Heritage Plan Committee, San Juan Island (2001)


His participation on several countywide committees, along with service on the board of Orcas Power and Light Cooperative, has given Bob experience in working on issues of countywide significance. Bob also currently serves on the Boards of the Lopez Lions Club (as Treasurer), Lopez Library, and San Juan Islands Audubon Society. He is a supporter of the Lopez Island Historical Society, Lopez Housing Options for Seniors, Lopez Hospice and Home Care, Lopez Senior Center, Lopez Community Land Trust, and other nonprofits on Lopez. Bob also serves on the Board of the Davis Head Homeowners' Association where he has volunteered to manage the homeowners' association water system for many years.

Current and Recent Board Experience:

Board of Directors, Davis Head Homeowners' Association, Lopez Island, 1986-
Board of Directors, Land Trust Alliance, Washington DC, 1990-1996
Board of Directors, Land Trust Alliance-Northwest, 1995-2002
Board of Trustees, Lopez Island Library, 2004-
Board of Directors, Lopez Lions Club, 2003-
Board of Directors, Orcas Power and Light Cooperative, 1986-
Board of Officers, San Juan Islands Audubon Society, 1988-
Board of Directors, Washington Rural Electric Cooperative Association, 1990-
Board of Directors, Washington State Wildlife and Recreation Coalition, 1999-
Advisory Council, Spokane District, US Bureau of Land Management, 1989-1991

Work Experience:

2003-present Part-time business and non-profit consultant

1985-2002 Executive Director, The San Juan Preservation Trust
Box 327, Lopez Island WA 98261-0327

1974-1985 Manager, International Group, Weyerhaeuser Company
Tacoma WA 98477

1966-1974 Assistant Professor, Political Science
University of Washington, Seattle WA 98195

Education:

B.A. (cum laude) Amherst College, 1960 - Economics
M.I.A. Columbia University, 1962 - International Affairs and Economics
Ph.D. Columbia University, 1968 - Public Law and Government

Fellowships and Awards:

Charles W. Merrill Scholar, 1956-1960
Scholar of the School of International Affairs, 1960-1962
National Defense Foreign Language Fellowship, 1964-1966
Fulbright Scholar (Brazil), 1963-1964
Fulbright-Hayes Fellow (Chile), 1970-1971
US Department of State Executive-Diplomat Seminar, 1976

Business and Non-profit Management Experience:

. Management of successful land conservation organization in the San Juan Islands WA

. Management of international academic, economic, and environmental projects in Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Venezuela, China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, and the Philippines

. Public testimony before local governments, state legislatures, and US Congress

. Author of numerous articles on economics, trade, and land conservation

. Consultant to private companies, non-profit organizations, USAID, and Asian Development Bank

. Member of numerous local community service organizations

Other Interests:
Birding, hiking, fishing, reading

BOB MYHR - 177 Caldwell Drive, Lopez Is WA 98261- myhr@rockisland.com - 360-468-2258