Angela Wilhems - Measure 118

She’s also chair of the NO on Measure 118 campaign, which includes a large, bipartisan and diverse coalition of businesses, labor organizations, good-government groups, public officials and other leaders opposed to the measure. Angela Wilhelms joined OBI as president and CEO in September 2021. Before joining OBI, Angela served as secretary to the University of Oregon’s board of trustees, where she played a critical role in establishing the university’s governing practices and operations. Prior to joining the university, Angela had a successful career in public policy. She served as chief of staff to the former Oregon House Co-Speaker Bruce Hanna and held the same role in the House Minority Office. She also has spent time in Washington, D.C., serving as press secretary to retired Rep. Greg Walden. Angela also was of counsel in the Portland office of the law firm Dunn Carney, specializing in comprehensive government affairs services. Angela serves on the boards for Sport Oregon, the Oregon State Capitol Foundation and Common Sense Institute Oregon.