Santiam Canyon Long Term Recovery Group

The SCLTRG is a volunteer led organization consisting of a board of directors, one paid full-time Recovery Manager and numerous other individuals and organizations. Together, we make up subcommittees and the overall recovery network. We value local connection and investment in each one of our members & partners.

Board of Directors

  • Deana Freres

    Board President

    Santiam Canyon Wildfire Relief Fund Advisory Committee

  • Ed Diehl

    Board Treasurer

    Grand Knight, Knights of Columbus St. Anthony Chapter

    Santiam Hospital Board of Directors, Santiam Canyon Wildfire Relief Fund Advisory Committee

  • Troy Gulstrom

    Board Secretary

    Pastor, Mehama Community Church

    Santiam Shed Project, Santiam Canyon Wildfire Relief Fund Advisory Committee

  • Nick Harville

    Board Member

    Business Retention & Expansion Manager, SEDCOR of Marion County

  • Julie Bentz, PhD

    Advisor to the Board

    Major General (Ret), Oregon Army National Gaurd

  • Marylou Hazelwood

    Advisor to the Board

    President & Owner, Hazelwood Consultants

  • Gary Swanson

    Board Member

    Retired Chief Gates Fire Department

Recovery Manager

Colonel Retired Kevin Dial joined the LTRG as Recovery Manager in September of 2021. He ended his 35+ years of military service as the Deputy Director for Operations and Training for the Oregon Army National Guard. He is an active volunteer and community advocate who serves in a multitude of ways. Click the button below to read more about our Recovery Manager!

Phone: (503) 897-0701

Email: kdial@santiamrecovery.org

SubCommittee Chairs

  • Deana Freres

    Forestry & AG, Comms/PR Chair

    Santiam Canyon Wildfire Relief Fund Advisory Committee

  • Melissa Baurer

    Case Management Chair

    Santiam Hospital & Clinics

  • MaryLou Hazelwood

    Unmet Needs Chair

    President & Owner, Hazelwood Consultants

  • Nick Harville

    Construction Chair

    Business Retention & Expansion Manager, SEDCOR of Marion County

  • Matt Lawyer

    Housing Chair

    Policy Analyst, Marion County Board of Commissioners

LTRG Subcommittees

  • Case Management

    Recruit, supervise, train, and support case managers to assist clients with disaster caused recovery needs. Prepare and present cases to entire committee for consideration for resource and/or funding approval.

  • Unmet Needs

    Leverage the resources of organizations with manpower, funding sources, materials, and/or connections that are available for distribution to meet the unmet needs of wildfire survivors.

  • Volunteer Management

    Recruit, manage, and organize all volunteer projects. Work with Case Management to take requests directly from Survivors. Provide logistical support for volunteer work teams.

  • Housing

    Partner with Case Management to secure rental, purchase and permanent housing assistance for wildfire survivors.

  • Communication & Public Relations

    Increase the visibility of the LTRG by providing relevant and timely information to the community about recovery efforts.

  • Construction

    Assess projects and provide materials list, skills needed, and supervision to complete repair and reconstruction.

  • Forestry & AG

    Address tree removal, log merchandising, reforestation and future fire mitigation issues for residents in Santiam Canyon. Connects property owners to information and available resources.

  • Donations*

    Procure, manage, and distribute in-kind donations made to the SCLTRG. Procure financial donations.

*Committee Chair Remains Open - Seeking Leaders and Members!

Subcommittees meet weekly or bi-weekly. Contact us today if you are interested in actively joining one, or if you’d like to sit in on a meeting to learn more.