Gary rosenburg: Board President
Gary was born in Medford and attended schools in both Medford and Central Point. He is a graduate of Crater High School where he played in the band and was a Varsity Baseball catcher. Gary joined the U.S. Navy upon graduation and served four years.
He graduated from Southern Oregon College with a major in Elementary Education and began his 22 year career as a 2nd-3rd grade teacher at Jewett and Richardson Elementary schools in Central Point. Gary also officiated local high school and college football, basketball and baseball for 30 years.
Gary met Earl and LaRue while attending the First Presbyterian Church in Central Point where he and his wife, Terry, have be active members for over 30 years. Earl asked Gary to join his Board in 1997 and the rest is history.
He graduated from Southern Oregon College with a major in Elementary Education and began his 22 year career as a 2nd-3rd grade teacher at Jewett and Richardson Elementary schools in Central Point. Gary also officiated local high school and college football, basketball and baseball for 30 years.
Gary met Earl and LaRue while attending the First Presbyterian Church in Central Point where he and his wife, Terry, have be active members for over 30 years. Earl asked Gary to join his Board in 1997 and the rest is history.
jean miller: vice president
Jean is retired and was a long-time friend of Earl and LaRue. She was personally asked by the Earl to be a Board member of the Foundation in 1998.
She is described by family members as a 'professional volunteer'! She delivers meals for Food & Friends, is a reader for the SMART program, an adult 4-H Leader and is active in the First Presbyterian Church of Central Point.
Jean has been married over 50 years and has three adult children, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
She is described by family members as a 'professional volunteer'! She delivers meals for Food & Friends, is a reader for the SMART program, an adult 4-H Leader and is active in the First Presbyterian Church of Central Point.
Jean has been married over 50 years and has three adult children, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Erick f. lieder: secretary
Erick was born and raised in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, and after marrying his childhood sweetheart, Geri, moved to California. He pursued a fulfilling career in television, culminating with a position at N.B.C. in Burbank as a Cameraman.
In 1971 they moved to Central Point where he worked for and retired from Jackson County Federal Savings and Loan.
Their property bordered the Morris' Hidden Valley Ranch. The Lieders and Morris brothers shared similar interests and developed a strong friendship over the years. At Earl's request, he asked if he and Geri would adopt Earl's pal, "Charlie the Cat" upon Earl's passing, which they did. Erick and Geri have been happily married for over 55 years. He is proud to be a part of the Morris Family Foundation and to continue Earl and LaRue's dream of helping young people further their education and become contributing community members..
In 1971 they moved to Central Point where he worked for and retired from Jackson County Federal Savings and Loan.
Their property bordered the Morris' Hidden Valley Ranch. The Lieders and Morris brothers shared similar interests and developed a strong friendship over the years. At Earl's request, he asked if he and Geri would adopt Earl's pal, "Charlie the Cat" upon Earl's passing, which they did. Erick and Geri have been happily married for over 55 years. He is proud to be a part of the Morris Family Foundation and to continue Earl and LaRue's dream of helping young people further their education and become contributing community members..
Dick Entinger: treasurer
More information coming soon!
Pamela murphy: executive director and board member
Pam, a native of Medford, left the area upon graduation form Medford High School to pursue her Business Administration degree from Arizona State University. During her 27-year career in the corporate world, Pam worked in the money management, investment, and capital equipment leasing industries in New York and San Francisco.
Simultaneously, Pam has volunteered countless after-work hours in non-profit organizations supporting efforts to serve various needs of vulnerable children and women.
Pam returned to Medford in 1996 and quickly immersed herself in local non-profit activities serving children, disadvantaged women, the historical society, cancer society and various women social clubs.
Pam is married to Dennis Murphy, South Medford High School's Athletic Director and Varsity Boys' Basketball Coach. They have three children and two grandchildren.
Simultaneously, Pam has volunteered countless after-work hours in non-profit organizations supporting efforts to serve various needs of vulnerable children and women.
Pam returned to Medford in 1996 and quickly immersed herself in local non-profit activities serving children, disadvantaged women, the historical society, cancer society and various women social clubs.
Pam is married to Dennis Murphy, South Medford High School's Athletic Director and Varsity Boys' Basketball Coach. They have three children and two grandchildren.