J. Ingrid Kessler

Occupation

Veterinarian, Retired

Educational Background

  • Cornell University: Bachelor of Arts degree in Classics
  • Stanford University: Graduate work in Classics
  • Michigan State University: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
  • Certified Cooperative Director
  • National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, Board Leadership Certificate
  • National Rural Electric Cooperative Association “Gold” for Co-op Continuing Education

Cooperative Roles

  • Vice President, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association
  • Director, National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation
  • Secretary-Treasurer, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association
  • Chair, Action Committee for Rural Electrification, Oregon
  • Government Affairs Committee, Oregon Electric Cooperative Association
  • Joint Task Force on Governance and Ethics, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association and National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation
  • Vice President and Secretary, Lane Electric Board of Directors
  • Scholarship Committee, Lane Electric Board of Directors

Civic & Public Affairs

  • City Club of Eugene, Treasurer, Board of Directors
  • Lane Community College, Scholarship Reading Team
  • Oregon Community Foundation, Climate Change and Healthy Habitats Group
  • Kids FIRST, President, Board of Directors
  • Lane County, Multi-Disciplinary Team for the Prevention and Intervention of Child and Animal Abuse
  • Greenhill Humane Society, Board of Directors
  • Eugene Chamber of Commerce, Local Government Affairs Council
  • Rotary International, Downtown Club
  • Eugene Science Center, Board of Directors