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Administration Staff

County Administrator

Steve Wheeler
(503) 655-8581

  • Leads County Executive Management Team (EMT) which includes all elected and appointed department heads
  • Serves as County Budget Officer and develops the annual budget
  • Serves as District Administrator for Service District #1, Tri-City Service District, Surface Water Management Service District, Service District #5 and North Clackamas Parks and Recreation District
  • Works with department heads to provide excellent service to citizens and customers
  • Appoints and evaluates department heads
  • Ensures open communication with the media, citizens and other governments

Deputy County Administrators

Nancy Newton      Laurel Butman
(503) 742-5918      (503) 655-8893

  • Assists the County Administrator in all general management function of the County
  • Serves as County Administrator in absence of County Administrator
  • Works directly with County Department Heads to assess effective and efficient service delivery and timely project completion
  • Represents the County at various public and private sector meetings to explain programs and resolve issues

Clerk to the Board of Commissioners

Mary Raethke
(503) 742-5912

  • Clerk for BCC Hearings
  • Office Manager
  • Staff Assistance for County Administrator
  • Department Budget

Assistant to the Board

Terry Ferrucci
(503) 742-5917

  • Coordinates County Commissioners Study Sessions
  • Staffs special projects for the Board and Administrator
  • Coordinates problem solving opportunities with other jurisdictions and County Departments
  • Represents Commissioners and/or Administrator on committees and at meetings
  • Communicates Board Policy and direction

Commission Policy Coordinators

Emily Klepper
(503) 742-5933
Mary Jo Cartasegna
(503) 742-5942
Drenda Howatt
(503) 742-5938
Kimberlee DeSantis
(503) 742-5913

  • Responds to citizen inquiries, resolves problems and complaints
  • Maintains Commissioner's schedule and appointments
  • Represents County Commissioners at public and county meetings
  • Works with other departments to resolve problems
  • Completes research, prepares recommendations & reports for Commissioners