[Wilsonville, OR] – The Oregon Restaurant Association, the largest hospitality business association in Oregon, announced today its slate of Officers and Board of Directors for 2005-2006. The directors, who represent a cross section of the $9.7 billion restaurant industry—Oregon’s largest private-sector employer—were installed during the Association's annual meeting and convention.

Serving as Chairman is Chris Hein of Old Spaghetti Factory International, Vice-Chairman is Ken Denfeld of Godfather’s Pizza, Secretary is Joe Benetti of Benetti’s Italian Restaurant, and Treasurer is Steve Kline of Typhoon! Restaurants.

The new directors are:

•Cal Beach of Prairie Schooner Bar & Grill, Eugene
•Kevin Bechtel of Shari’s Management Corporation
•Dick Boyd of Boyd Coffee Company
•Mike Downing of Quimby’s Restaurant, Newport
•Tom Drumheller of Escape Lodging Company, Cannon Beach
•Kiauna Floyd of Amalfi's Italian Restaurant, Portland
•Bob Jensen of Big Green Events, Eugene
•Fred Jubitz of Jubitz Truck Stop, Portland
•Rob Maletis of Maletis Beverage
•Peter Roscoe of Fulio’s, Astoria
•Lisa Schroeder of Mother’s Bistro & Bar, Portland
•Scott Sonnemaker of SYSCO Food Services
•Dave Thomason of Carl's Jr. & Elmer's Restaurants
•Previous Board Chairman Connie Hunt of Eastbank Saloon & Restaurant, Portland

Directors of the Oregon Restaurant Association are chosen to represent the restaurant industry in Oregon, which is comprised of over 9,000 restaurant and foodservice outlets, a work force of 110,000 employees, and a total economic impact of $9.7 billion - making it the cornerstone of Oregon’s economy, career opportunities, and community involvement. They are elected to serve a three-year, voluntary term and may be subject to re-election.

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The Oregon Restaurant Association is the leading business association for the restaurant industry in Oregon. The Association works to represent, educate and promote the rapidly growing industry. For more information, visit our Web site at www.ora.org.