Bill Whidden, CFP

Bill Whidden, CFP

William Whidden, CFP has been helping clients plan for and achieve their personal financial goals and dreams in the Columbia River Gorge since 1992. A graduate of Colby College in Waterville, Maine with a BA in Political Science, Bill began his financial services...
Heather Whidden

Heather Whidden

Both my husband and I strive to live in Environments that create a small carbon footprint. We aren’t perfect, but we try our best. I am interested in preserving our local ecosystems and enjoying the natural beauty of the Northwest. You could also say that both of us...
Chevelle Malone

Chevelle Malone

Chevelle is an Army veteran who retired following 20 years of active-duty service. She is devoted to her family and dedicated to getting outdoors as much as possible through hiking, backpacking, and sharing her love of nature with her children. With teaching...
Lindsey Watchman

Lindsey Watchman

Lindsey is a life-long Oregonian, educator, Persian Gulf Veteran (USAF 1991-98), and enrolled member of one of the nine tribes in Oregon; and service a second term as Chairman of the General Council, for the Board of Trustees of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla...
Frank So

Frank So

Frank comes to Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon directly from the Office of the Vice President at the White House. As a Vice-Presidential Associate, he frequently traveled with the Vice President, advising her office on trips outside the continental United States. He...

Grow a Pear!

with Lesley Tamura & Adam McCarthy Date & Time: Feb. 21st, 2024 at 7 pm Location: Columbia Center for the Arts, 215 Cascade Ave, Hood River, OR Lecture Description: Washington and Oregon produce more pears than any other states in the U.S. (#1 & #2)....

Salmon at a Crossroads

with Miles Johnson Date & Time: Jan. 17th, 2024 at 7 pm Location: Columbia Center for the Arts, 215 Cascade Ave, Hood River, OR Lecture Description: In 2015, roughly 250,000 sockeye salmon died in the Columbia and Snake rivers because water temperatures were...