Who We Are

The Oregon Restaurant Association (ORA) is the leading business association for the restaurant industry in Oregon. Comprised of more than 9,000 restaurant and foodservice outlets, the industry employs a work force of more than 120,000, and creates a total economic impact of $9.7 billion.

The not-for-profit trade organization is at the forefront of restaurant associations across the nation. The Association, with its Education Foundation, works to represent, educate, and promote the restaurant industry, which is the cornerstone of Oregon’s economy, careers, and communities.

Oregon Restaurant Association
2006 - 2007 Board of Directors

Chair Ken Denfeld Godfather's Pizza Multiple locations	Vice Chair Joe Benetti Benetti's Italian Restaurant Coos Bay	Secretary Steve Kline Typhoon! Multiple locations	Treasurer Tom Drumheller Escape Lodging Cannon Beach	Past Chair Chris Hein OSF International, Inc Multiple locations

Kevin Bechtel
Shari's Management Corp., Multiple Locations

Dick Boyd
Boyd Coffee Company, (purveyor)

Tom Drumheller
Escape Lodging Company, Multiple locations

Rick Ellingson
Bargreen Ellingson, (purveyor)

Bob Jensen
Big Green Events, Eugene

Kiauna Floyd
Amalfi's, Portland

Stephanie Pearl Kimmel
Marché, Eugene

Fred Jubitz
Jubitz Truck Stop, Portland

Rob Maletis
Maletis Beverage, (purveyor)

Bill McCormick (Honorary)
McCormick & Schmick's, Multiple Locations

Bill McKibbin
Persimmon Country Club, Gresham

Bob Rice (Honorary)
Goforth & Rice Restaurants, Portland

Dave Thomason
Carl's Jr. & Elmer's Restaurants, Statewide

Peter Roscoe
Fulio's, Astoria