Richard L. Angstrom 
rich@ocapa.net

PRESIDENT
Rich Angstrom has been the OCAPA’s President for the past 12 years. Rich’s background and education have been ideal to lead the industry through the tough environmental and legislative climate the industry has faced over the past decade. “I have found that my understanding of natural resources and Oregon Law has been a perfect blend for this job. It truly is a privilege to serve this thoughtful and progressive industry. It makes going to work every day very rewarding”.

LEGISLATIVE AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
Rich’s primary focus is as the industries chief lobbyist. He handles all issues relating to construction materials at the state capitol. His legislative focus covers issues concerning highway funding, truck taxes, labor relations, corporate taxes, mining, land use and healthy environment. Rich tracks and organizes industry responses to all types of legislation.

“We have had quite a few significant legislative and regulatory battles in the past decade. Fortunately, we have won every one of them. I consider OCAPA a political grass roots organization where the strength comes from the members. I cannot stress enough that the industry cannot become complacent because of that success. OCAPA’s members need to continue being proactive on shaping Oregon’s laws and regulations that affect our ability to do business, but also it is equally imperative that we continue to develop and nurture relationships with legislators and regulators.”

After every legislative session Rich follows the new legislative acts through the agency rulemaking process. Rich has become very adept at reading the politics and knows when and how to use political leverage for the advantage of the industry.

PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
Prior to his tenure at OCAPA, Rich was a county prosecutor for both Coos and Lincoln Counties. During his time as a county litigator, Rich handled most types of major Felony cases, but was particularly focused on environmental crimes. He is a past chair of the state’s Healthy Stream Partnership, served on the Governor’s Highway Cost Responsibility Committee and currently serves on the federal government’s Steen’s Mountain Advisory Committee. PERSONAL INTERESTS Rich was born in Astoria, which he still calls home and considers himself an avid outdoorsman. Without question he hunts and fishes every type of game possible. Rich is married to Kathy and is the father of two beautiful and talented but argumentative teenagers Megan and Gregor. Besides hunting Rich is involved in coaching baseball and is a registered umpire for both High School and Little League baseball.

Sandy Hershfelt
sandy@ocapa.net

OFFICE MANAGER
Sandy has been with OCAPA for a year. She is our office manager and bookkeeper. Before joining OCAPA she worked with Knife River Corp., for 18 years, in their Education and Training Department. She gained valuable skills and knowledge to help OCAPA run smoothly and become an even better association for our members. Having worked in the industry for many years, Sandy is familiar with many of the issues that face our members.

Sandy is a Certified Meeting Professional. This certification combined with her knowledge of the industry is allowing her to help OCAPA provide educational and informative seminars and workshops for OCAPA members and the industry at large. These seminars and workshops cover a wide range of topics from MSHA to Permitting to a Vendor Day to showcase new technology and processes for our industry.

Sandy was born and raised in Oregon, specifically the Willamette Valley. She has been married for over 18 years to Russ and they have two beautiful and active girls, McKenzie and Mikayla. When Sandy’s not at OCAPA, she enjoys spending time with her family going to McKenzie’s soccer games, Mikayla’s dance programs, camping and fishing with family and friends. She is also very active in her church.

Sabrina Dikeman
sabrina@ocapa.net

MARKETING & MEMBERSHIP MANAGER
Greetings!
My name is Sabrina Dikeman and I am the Marketing & Membership Manager at OCAPA. I started at OCAPA one year ago after working seven years as a Marketing Manager for an athletic events company. My areas of expertise include event planning, desk-top publishing, membership retention & recruitment and public relations. When I arrived at OCAPA I had the immediate job of planning the Excellence in Concrete Award Dinner and soon thereafter, the OCAPA Annual Meeting. Now that I have a full year behind me, I appreciate the technological advancements made within the association and the tools that help the programs and services run more efficiently. I am now working on, not only events, but a new membership directory, website improvements, a membership drive and coordination of the Promotional Committee. My proactive association marketing style and new ideas make me a valuable asset to OCAPA’s members.

OCAPA is a great organization to be part of because of it's ability to collect and organize industry issues and to serve as a voice in the political arena. OCAPA’s commitment to it’s members and the industry at large has brought our mission of “advancing the construction materials industry” to life. Our programs advance this mission by allowing members to share experiences and learn from leaders in the industry. Our staff is a cohesive unit that is truly committed to our members and their needs. I couldn’t ask for a better team of people to work with.

I hope you find OCAPA and our programs as resourceful and progressive as I do. I appreciate your interest in OCAPA’s programs and please call me anytime if you would like more information.

Shannon Baughman
Shannon@ocapa.net

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION COORDINATOR
Greetings! My name is Shannon Baughman and I have been OCAPA’s Certification Program Manager/Office Administrative Support for over 3 years. My duties also include coordinating the OCAPA Technology Committee, Legislative Committee, PAC Committee, and the OCAPA Certification Advisory Committee. During my time at OCAPA, I have had the privilege of working with numerous people in the industry, and I am encouraged by the support at all levels to build a better industry. Not just locally, but also globally. Working together with the OCAPA members and the OCAPA staff, I can see OCAPA becoming an increasingly important resource for the industry.

As the Certification Program Manager, my duties include organizing all of the certification classes, creating and improving the certification budget, processing class registrations, sending out class materials, tracking results, and assisting the instructors as a supplemental examiner during exams. Some of the improvements to the certification programs in recent years include: working with instructors to develop a new study guide for the ODOT QCT program, adding a NRMCA Pervious Certification Class, and holding more classes statewide to keep employees close to home and keep expenses down for companies.

I grew up in Corvallis, and started working in my family’s restaurant at the age of 12, then managing by the age of 20. I have over 24 years of experience in the hospitality industry. I also worked with a local lobbyist for 2 years learning the basics of the Legislative process and campaign finance. All of my experience has taught me to roll with the punches, and laughter is needed, even during stressful times.

I moved to Salem 13 years ago when I married my husband, Brandon. With his support, I was able to work full time and graduate from Oregon State University with a BA in Sociology and a minor in Psychology in 1999. We have an energetic 9 year old daughter, Tanner, and a highly-spirited 6 year old son, Breyden. During my “free time”, I work part time at a locally owned restaurant, play in a volleyball league, coach Tanner’s fall and spring volleyball teams, and volunteer at the kid’s school. My favorite part of the week is coaching and cheering for the kids during the numerous volleyball, basketball, and soccer games that we attend. As many of you can imagine, I am usually the loudest cheerleader out there.