Heidi Bell most recently served as City Manager for the City of Sheridan, OR. Ms. Bell previously served as City Manager for the City of Donald, OR; City Clerk for the City of Amity, OR; and Planning Clerk for the City of Tualatin. Ms. Bell holds a Master of Public Administration from the University of Oregon, a Master Certificate of Not-For-Profit Management, and a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Linfield College.
Ms. Bell said of her candidacy, “I’m honored to be a finalist for Troutdale City Manager and look forward to meeting community members at the upcoming reception. I’m excited about the opportunity to support the City Council and staff in advancing their goals and promoting thoughtful economic development that enhances the quality of life in Troutdale.”
Aaron Palmquist currently serves as City Manager for the City of Irrigon, OR. He previously served as Operations and Quality Manager with the Central Oregon Health Board; Command Sergeant Major for the US Army Special Operations; Community Manager of Crooked River Ranch in Terrebonne, OR, and Senior Management Analyst for the City of Springfield, OR. Mr. Palmquist has a Master of Business and Public Administration from the University of Phoenix and a Bachelor’s degree in Management and Communication from Corban University and has proudly served in the United States Army.
Mr. Palmquist said of his candidacy, “I am a proactive and creative leader that gets people to yes and where character matters more than image. I look forward to working with the City Council, staff, and consultants providing safety and service to members and visitors of the community.”
Eric Underwood currently serves as City Manager for the City of Donald, OR. Mr. Underwood has previously served as Local Government Affairs Manager for Portland General Electric; Economic Development Manager for the City of Oregon City, OR; Development Manager for the City of Tualatin, OR, and Economic Development Specialist for the City of Fairview, OR. Mr. Underwood holds a Master of Public Administration from Virginia Tech/Portland State University and a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Radford University, and has proudly served in the United States Navy.
Mr. Underwood said of his candidacy, “I’m honored to be selected as a finalist for the Troutdale city manager position. It’s a privilege to be considered for this exciting opportunity to serve such a vibrant community and to support its continued growth, transparency, and long-term success.”
Mike Weston currently serves as City Manager for the City of King City, OR. He previously served as Director of Business Development and operations, and Interim Executive Director for the Port of Astoria; County Planner for Clatsop County, OR; Economic Development Coordinator for Lane County, OR; and he is the CEO and Co-Founder of Frog Consulting LLC. Mr. Weston holds a Master of Public Administration degree from the University of Oregon and a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Planning, Public Policy, and Management and proudly served in the United States Navy.
Mr. Weston said of his candidacy, “I am excited and incredibly honored to be selected as a finalist for the City Manager position. Troutdale is an amazing community with dynamic and inspiring opportunities, and I hope to contribute to its rich history, ongoing growth, and future success."