The Board of Directors consists of up to ten individuals, including but not limited to, representation from such organizations as private fleets, transit, utilities, local government, alternative fuel suppliers, off-road equipment, trucking/automobile manufacturers, trucking associations, clean air agency organizations, and other organizations interested in alternative fuel issues.

The current Board of Directors has eight members, including TriMet, Northwest Biofuels Association, NW Natural, FMI Truck Sales & Service, Oregon Environmental Council, City of Portland Office of Sustainable Development, Oregon Automobile Dealers Association, and Oregon Department of Energy. The Board members from these organizations represent a breadth of perspective toward advocating the mission of CWCCC.

Michele Crim
Michele Crim has been working in the environmental field for over a decade - gaining expertise in the areas of pollution prevention, environmental management systems, resource conservation, waste minimization and recycling, green building, environmentally preferable purchasing, hazardous waste management and environmental regulations.

She currently works for the City of Portland's Bureau of Planning and Sustainability helping city government bureaus implement resource efficiency practices to maximize financial and environmental benefits. Project areas include sustainability planning, reporting and performance measures, as well as climate action, biofuels policy, diesel emission reductions, long-range planning, toxics reduction, sustainable procurement and stakeholder involvement.

Matt Hale, Coordinator
Matt Hale is a program analyst with the Oregon Department of Energy in the Conservation Division, working specifically on industrial, transportation and alternative fuel projects. Previously Matt worked for the Department of Defense as a member of the U.S. Army, serving in a variety of technical positions. Matt recognizes the vital role the Clean Cities program makes in our local community and seeks to promote the vision and mission of our Coalition. Matt holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Science degree in Strategic Studies.

Greg Remensperger, Vice President

Bio coming soon.

Douglas Dunford, Treasurer
Douglas Dunford retired from Northwest Natural Gas Company after forty years service in the Engineering ,Gas Supply and Market Service departments. He was the driving force in getting the Clean Cities program started in the Portland area. Doug's expertise lies in the areas of utility conservation programs and the development for alternative fuel vehicle programs. He directed and developed the CNG (compressed natural gas) and LNG (liquefied natural gas) programs for NNG, which included the first fleet in the world of dedicated LNG buses. Many fleets in the area are now operating on CNG, including the state of Oregon fleet and the city of Salem buses. He served as the chairman of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) code committee for the development of the hydrogen fueled vehicles and refueling stations. Doug also served on the board of directors of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE).

Don Emerson
Don Emerson founded Fleet Maintenance Incorporated (DBA FMI Truck Sales & Service) in 1985. Started as a general Truck Repair Shop, FMI has grown into a full truck dealership representing 3 lines including Isuzu, Hino, and UD Nissan Diesel. Don has been very active in alternative fuels since the late 1990s. FMI has operated its rental and parts delivery vehicles on B20 for the past 7 years. In addition, FMI also converts Isuzu units from diesel to full electric drive for airport support vehicles. Don was born and raised in Fargo, North Dakota and moved to the Portland area in 1978. Don and his wife Sandee have been married for more than 25 years and have two children, Shane and Sarah, and two grandsons, Lukas and Taylor.

Sharon Banks, Liaison/Non-voting
Sharon Banks is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Cascade Sierra Solutions (CSS). The mission of CSS is to upgrade the legacy fleet of tractor-trailer trucks with fuel saving and emissions reducing technologies. She works in partnership with a variety of governments, schools, and private enterprise stakeholders to improve air quality and sustainability on the I-5 corridor. Her passion is designing programs using collaborative processes and market-based approaches. Sharon spent 16 years in governmental finance at the Lane Regional Air Protection Agency. Her educational background is in business and transportation logistics. She is a team member of the West Coast Diesel Collaborative, a member of the Oregon Environmental Council, on the board of Clean Air Northwest; an affiliate member of EPA's SmartWay Transport, and serves in the Oregon Army National Guard.