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OHLA professions
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Board of Cosmetology
The Board of Cosmetology consists of seven members appointed by the governor:  six certified practitioners with valid certificates and one public member who is not a practitioner.
 
In addition, the Oregon Health Licensing Agency (OHLA) director or representative may serve as a non-voting member.
 
The term of office of each member of the board is four years, but a member serves at the pleasure of the governor. Vacancies are filled by the governor by appointment for the unexpired term. A member serves until the appointment and qualification of a successor.
 
A member is eligible for reappointment. If a member serves two consecutive full terms, a period of at least four years must elapse before the individual is again eligible for appointment to serve on the board.

Board Members

 
LINDA BERGMANN
Practitioner - Facility Owner
Florence, Oregon 
Second term of service 10/1/2008 - 9/30/2011
 
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SHELLEY COUCH
Practitioner - General Manager
Gladstone, Oregon
First term of service 1/1/2009 - 12/31/2011
 
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PATRICIA HALL                                                      
Practitioner - Facility Owner
Pendleton, Oregon 
Second term of service 10/1/2007 - 9/30/2010
 
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HERB HIRST
Public Member
North Plains, Oregon
First term of service 5/5/2009 - 5/4/2012
 
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DEBORA MASTEN - 2010 Chair                                      
Practitioner - Facility Owner
Salem, Oregon
Second term of service 10/1/2008 - 9/30/2011
 
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MICHAEL SNOOK
Practitioner, Instructor/ School Owner
Salem, Oregon
Third term of service 7/1/2007 - 6/30/2010
 
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SHARON WISER - 2010 Vice-Chair
Practitioner / Instructor
Lake Oswego, Oregon
Second term of service 7/1/2010 - 6/30/2014
 
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Board Sub-Committees
Enforcement: Patricia Hall, Mike Snook, Sharon Wiser
 
Industry Liaison:  Linda Bergmann, Mike Snook
 
Item Writing:  Shelley Couch, Sharon Wiser, Linda Bergmann
 
Legislation / Rules:  Herb Hirst, Debora Masten, Mike Snook
 
Product Safety / Public Protection:  Herb Hirst, Debora Masten, Mike Snook
 
Scholarship / Education:  Linda Bergmann, Mike Snook, Sharon Wiser
 
Customer Connection:  Patricia Hall
An Oregon Health Licensing Agency (OHLA)-wide committee with one representative from each board and council formed to address agency-wide issues.

Oregon Health Licensing Agency
OHLA professions
The Oregon Health Licensing Agency (OHLA) is a state consumer and public protection agency overseeing regulation of multiple health and related professions.  The 70th Oregon Legislative Assembly established OHLA in 1999. 
 
Unique in structure compared to other state professional licensing and regulatory bodies, OHLA incorporates a central agency model and director rather than a single board of directors from one profession.
 
Click here for more information on the Oregon Health Licensing Agency.
 
OHLA volunteer citizen boards and councils represent OHLA-regulated professions and related professions as well as consumer and public protection interests. 
 
OHLA boards and councils provide profession-specific expertise and consultation as well as consumer and public protection viewpoints but are not directly responsible for nor have authority over agency operations, planning and performance.
 
Click here for an overview of OHLA-regulated professions and boards and councils.
 
Click here for links to state board, council and commission Web sites.

Board Member Vacancies
Board meeting
To see current vacancies on OHLA boards and councils, please click on the link below.  The linked page also explains how to apply for a board or council position.  

Board & Council Vacancies / How to Apply

 
Page updated: August 09, 2010

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