Deceased
Full Name:
Bernard 'Ben' J. Westlund II
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Libby; 2 Children: B.J., Taylor
Birth Date:
09/03/1949
Birth Place:
Long Beach, CA
Home City:
Bend, OR
Religion:
Episcopal
Attended, University of Oregon, 1973
BA, Education, Whitman College, 1972
Changed Political Party, from Independent to Democrat
Changed Political Party, from Republican to Independent
Treasurer, State of Oregon, 2009-2010
Senator, Oregon State Senate, District 27, 2003-2008
Candidate, Governor of Oregon, 2006
Representative, Oregon State House of Representatives, 1997-2003
Former Member, Joint Subcommittee on Education, Oregon State Senate
Experience, Agri-Businessman
President, High Country Herefords, 1982-2010
Program Director, Northwest Professional Management, 2003-2010
President, Westlund Develolpment, 1992-1996
Member, 4-H Club
Member, Deschutes County Fair and Expo Association
Member, Future Farmers of America (FFA)
Member, High Desert Museum
Member, Saint Charles Hospital Vision
Member, Saint Frances School Board