Doug Rich

Director

A New England native, Doug grew up on an apple orchard in CT,  and graduated from Middlebury College in Vermont with BA in Environmental Studies and Economics.  After 11 years in New York City as a corporate banker, Doug and his wife Karen moved to Lake Oswego in 1994.  Doug connected with the NWEI in 1995 to arrange a Voluntary Simplicity discussion group at US Bank, and joined as a volunteer in 1996.  Doug has worked on course development, the High School Earth Club programs, and local/community outreach.  Doug was elected to the Board in Oct. 2005, has served on the Finance Committee and currently heads Financial Development.  He continues to  mentor new groups and celebrate seasonal changes with the NWEI community.  Doug enjoys coaching youth sports, skiing, biking and roller-blading with Karen and their two sons.