Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center (EOTEC) Advisory Committee
Umatilla County and the City of Hermiston formed a historic partnership to build the Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center (EOTEC). It was completed in 2017 and hosted its first event, the 2017 Umatilla County Fair and Farm-City Pro Rodeo. After achieving this great feat, the partners decided operations should be carried out by one entity, and in March 2018 the City of Hermiston took full ownership and operational responsibility for the facility. Umatilla County is still assisting in financially supporting the facility and the County Fair and Farm-City Pro Rodeo remain two of EOTEC’s anchor tenants.
The EOTEC Committee advises the City Council and administration on the operation, maintenance, and development of the large-scale venue that hosts indoor and outdoor events year-round, and include rodeo and barn facilities. More information regarding EOTEC is available.
Interested in Getting Involved?
Information and applications can be downloaded online or obtained at City Hall. Positions run 3-year terms running from July 1 to June 30 for period specified below.
Meetings
This committee meets the first Thursday of every other month or as needed at EOTEC and city staff are included. Meeting information, such as meeting calendar and meeting agenda's and minutes are located on the City's website.
Committee Members
Members of the committee must include representatives from the Umatilla County Fair, Farm-City Pro Rodeo, the Hospitality and Tourism Committee, and four at-large citizens. Members of the Hermiston City Council VenuWorks.
| Position | Member Name | Term Expires |
Position #1 (Umatilla County Fair Board) |
Steve Wallace |
June 30, 2027 |
Position #2 (Farm-City Pro Rodeo Board) |
David Bothum |
June 30, 2027 |
Position #3 (Greater Hermiston Hospitality and Tourism Committee) |
Drexlyn Bailey |
June 30, 2026 |
Position #4 (At-Large) |
Jennifer Roberts |
June 30, 2026 |
Position #5 (At-Large) |
VACANT |
June 30, 2028 |
Position #6 (At-Large) |
Luke Swanson |
June 30, 2025 |
Position #7 (At-Large) |
Weston Putman, Vice Chair |
June 30, 2025 |
The Committee is composed of the following affiliations: (Position 1) One member appointed upon recommendation of the Umatilla County Fair Board with strong preference given to Fair Board members. (Position 2) One member appointed upon recommendation of the Farm-City Pro Rodeo Board with strong preference given to Rodeo Board members. (Position 3) One member appointed upon recommendations of the Greater Hermiston Hospitality and Tourism Committee. (Positions 4-7) Four members appointed at-large.
City Representatives
- Doug Primmer and Roy Barron, Council Representatives
- Al Davis, EOTEC General Manager
- Holly Lambert, City Representative
