Council, Boards & Committees

Council Executives

2020

Moderator Michael McElwee

Michael is serving in his second year as Moderator for Riverside. The Moderator chairs the church council, and acts as a bridge between the congregation, the council and the pastor.

Bridges are something Michael knows a lot about. He is the Executive Director of the Port of Hood River which owns the Hood River Interstate Bridge. The Port also manages the Hood River waterfront, a regional park embracing windsurfing, kiteboarding and a waterfront trail. The Port also works to develop industrial land and bring good-paying jobs to the region.

Michael’s passion at Riverside is the care of our historic building. During his tenure, he’s helped to establish a long-term capital fund for our most pressing needs, such as foundation and roof repair.

This year, he received the Council’s “Get ‘er Done” award, given in memory of Rodger Schock, for spearheading repair of drainage along a section of the foundation wall.

Moderator Elect Yvonne Arbogast

Secretary Alison Betzing

Treasurer Doug Roof