Kevin has a deep appreciation for historic places. In 2025 he stepped up to chair the committee organizing the Oswego Lake Architectural Boat Tour.

In 2006 Denise and her partner Drew bought a mostly intact 1907 Craftsman Foursquare in NE Portland and were almost immediately immersed in the world of historic preservation through the Architectural Heritage Center. Since then Denise has volunteered at the AHC, worked on the initial phases of their library project through a grant, and spent six and half years as the Digital Media Specialist and Operations Administrator for Restore Oregon, the statewide historic preservation organization. While at Restore Oregon she was responsible for a large part of organizing the annual Mid-Century Modern home tour and three Rummer tours. In 2016 She and Drew found their own mid-century home in Lake Oswego, and sold every Arts & Crafts item they owned. They’re loving their new lifestyle and their new community.

Gail and her husband Dan moved to Oregon from New Jersey in 1979; they settled with their family in Lake Oswego in 1987. Gail has a degree in journalism from Suffolk University in Boston, Mass. She had a career in technical communications and project management and worked for U.S.Bank, Tektronix, ADP, McAfee and Intel. She completed the Lake Oswego Leadership program, was a charter board member of the Lake Oswego Asset Builders Coalition, which fostered community engagement in developmental assets for youth, and she currently is a volunteer with the West Linn- Lake Oswego Village, which offers support to seniors so they can remain in their homes.

Jen Wiley, is our 2026 Chair of Oswego Lake Architectural Boat Tour. She is an Oregon Native, a Beaverton High + Oregon State Grad. Raised her kids in NW Portland + Sunset High School. She moved to Lake Oswego in 2020 and lives in a 1937 Cottage on The West Bay of Oswego Lake. Jen has a passion for history and preservation as well as she volunteered for our Boat Tour for 3 years as a tour guide + {her daughter, Ellie} a boat driver. She currently serves in her 2nd year on the City of Lake Oswego Historic Advisory Board. She also brings her experience of 20 years of Residential Real Estate with Cascade Hasson Sotheby’s in Lake Oswego, as well as 7 years in Executive Board experience from US Naval Academy OR/WA Parents Club, Condo HOAs in Gearhart, Oregon & Palm Desert, California. Jen also enjoys being an Airbnb Super Host + VRBO Premier Host for properties in Gearhart, Lake Oswego & Palm Desert. In her free time, she LOVES spending time with her family… Traveling + Playing on Oswego Lake with her children… Son Jake {wife Dana}, Son Nick {wife Erin}, and Daughter, Ellie.

Rachel Verdick, an Oregon native, moved to Lake Oswego in 2001 with her husband Jonathan Puskas. She earned her B.A. in Sociology from Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN and an MBA from the University of Notre Dame. After designing a second story addition to her own home, Rachel decided to exit her corporate management career to pursue her dream of architecture. She enrolled in the Architectural Design and Drafting program at Portland Community College where she completed her AAS in Architectural Design in 2010. Immediately thereafter, she opened Verdick Residential Designs. Currently, Rachel earned her Master’s Degree in Historic Preservation from Boston Architectural College. She also serves on the City of Lake Oswego Historic Resources Advisory Board and Lake Oswego Arts Council Gallery Without Walls Selection Committee.

Joan moved to Lake Oswego with her husband and three children in 1978 and is a graduate of Lewis and Clark College. During her professional career, Joan worked for Congressman and then Senator Ron Wyden running both his political and congressional offices. As a volunteer, Joan devotes her time to the issues and people she believes in. She served on the Board of the National Friends of Public Broadcasting and has been involved in numerous political campaigns in Lake Oswego.  As a Board member of the Lake Oswego Preservation Society, she is able to combine community activism with her strong support for historic preservation and a sustainable environment. 

Jack has been involved with architectural history nearly all of his life. As a child in Chicago Jack was precociously interested in all things “old.” He grew up in Chicago, exposed to some of the best architecture that America has ever produced. The history of Chicago is, in many ways, a history of architecture.

His background in higher education has reflected his dual interests in history and architecture, and the effort to combine the two. He received a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Illinois in 1969, Masters of Urban Planning from San Jose State in 1976, and M.A. in History from Sonoma State University in 1988. Before relocating to Portland, most of Jack’s professional life was spent in and around Sonoma County, California, working as a Preservation Planner for various governmental entities.

Jack has volunteered as an architectural historian and educator for numerous preservation oriented nonprofits. And currently works with Restore Oregon on its Mid-Century Modern Tour. He has researched, created, and presented numerous lectures and walking tours on Portland’s historic architecture, including Terra Cotta buildings, Art Deco buildings, Storybook homes, Colonial and Greek Revivals, and on the legacy of specific local architects such as Pietro Belluschi, Saul Zaik, Van Evera Bailey, and builder/designers Kenneth Birkemeier and Robert Rummer.

In 2021 Jack moved to Lake Oswego after purchasing the Bondell House. We immediately recruited hims for the board.

Mary’s Bio… Coming soon…

Cyndi’s Bio… Coming soon…