Occupational Background:  Medical technologist, inventor, former president and CEO of a national manufacturing and distribution company, local business owner, technology consultant, writer.

Education:  Bachelor of Science Clinical Laboratory Technology (with Honors), California State University, Sacramento, CA, 1977; Master of Science and Doctorate in Animal Physiology, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, 1979 and 1982; post Doctorate, Biotechnology and Immunobiology, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, 1983.

Prior  Public Service:  Director,Central Lincoln People’s Utility District;Secretary,Siuslaw Watershed Council;Director,OregonPeople’s Utility District’s Association;Vice Chair,Lane County Animal Regulation Authority Task Force.

Community Service:  City Club of Florence, City Club of Eugene, Florence Chamber of Commerce, Eugene Chamber of Commerce, Veneta/Fern Ridge Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis International (Florence), Toastmasters International – Tale Spinners of Florence, Florence Rotary Club, Siuslaw Area Women’s Center Board, Oakland Rotary Club.

Committees:  Regional Housing Rehabilitation Program, Council of Forest Trust Lands Counties, Oregon Coastal Zone Management Association, Lane Economic Committee, Policy & Procedures Committee, Technology Management Team, Facilities Committee, Siuslaw Watershed Council, Vegetation Management, Farm Review Board, Fair Board, and Lane County Animal Services Advisory Committee.

Licenses:  Medical Technologist (AMT); Veterinary Medical Technician (Ca); Veterinary Radiation Technician (Ca); Junior College Instructor - Biology (Ca); Private Pilot (instrument/multiengine).

Interests and hobbies: Reading, woodworking, landscaping.

Family: Bill was born September 23, 1949 in Norborne, Missouri. Bill and his wife, Kimberly, live in beautiful Mapleton with their sheltie, Charlie, and 5 frisky felines. Kimberly owns and operates a boutique in Florence. Bill’s father lived in Florence before his death, and his mother still lives in Alameda, Ca. Bill has two sisters and lots of nieces and nephews.

More Information: See http://www.billfleenor.com/