Sean VanGordon represents Ward 1. He moved to the area to attend the University of Oregon where he earned a Master's Degree in Economics. Sean serves on the Springfield Economic Development Agency, the Springfield Budget Committee, the Springfield Development Advisory Committee, the Springfield Library Board, the Springfield Legislative Committee (Chair), the HOME Consortium, Lane ACT, and the Lane County Poverty & Homeless Board. He has also volunteered locally with Junior Achievement and Big Brothers, Big Sisters. His hobbies include watching Ducks football, reading non-fiction books, following current affairs, gaming and walks with his yellow Labrador, Zeus. He and his wife, Elaine, also enjoy traveling together, and finding those local gems that don’t appear in tourist handbooks.

“The future is ours to build."

Contact Sean VanGordon:
svangordon@springfield-or.gov

Hillary Wylie, representing Ward 2, grew up in Corvallis and moved to the Eugene-Springfield area in 1968 to attend the U of O. Over a number of years she obtained a Master’s Degree in the Humanities and a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology. Hillary has worked for the City of Eugene, Lane County and Serenity Lane. In 1988 she became the Executive Director of Willamette Family, a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center. She served on the Lane Transit District Board for 8 years and on the Springfield Budget Committee for 5 years prior to being elected to the council. Hillary is married to artist/designer Scott Wylie, has one son, six grandchildren, and 3 great grand children. Hillary enjoys reading, movies and creative writing.

Contact Hillary Wylie:
hwylie@springfield-or.gov

Leonard Stoehr, representing Ward 4, came to Springfield with his spouse, Patricia, and daughter Anya in 2011. After two years at Harvard College from 1976 to 1978, he entered the working world, realizing the limited marketability of a degree in his chosen field of English. He has worked on freight docks and as a truck driver since then, first for Kellwood Company and Ralph Wilson Plastics in North Carolina, then for Arkansas Best Freight in Ellenwood, Georgia. He served as a shop steward for his fellow road drivers at ABF from 2000 to 2011. In 2011 he accepted an offer from Teamsters Local 206 to become their labor representative, and moved to Springfield a month later.

Leonard serves on the Springfield Economic Development Agency, the Springfield Budget Committee, the Springfield Arts Commission, the Springfield Planning Commission, and Lane Council of Governments.

Contact Leonard Stoehr:
lstoehr@springfield-or.gov

Marilee Woodrow, representing Ward 5, moved to Springfield, her adopted "hometown", with her late husband John in 1997. Marilee obtained her B.A. from Lycoming College in Pennsylvania. She is sole proprietor of Pawz-Up! Professional Pet Sitting Service providing in-home pet visits and care. Previously, she was a family counselor and care coordinator, a multi-line liability claims negotiator, and a retail store manager. She currently serves on the Springfield Economic Development Agency, the Springfield Budget Committee, the Springfield Finance/Judiciary Committee, the Springfield Legislative Committee, and the Lane County Human Services Commission and as Chairman of HSC Executive Committee, the Community Development Advisory Committee, and the Main Street Safety Governance Team.

“Springfield has that “special something” – it’s a welcoming sense of community and a spirit that embraces each citizen – unique to each individual and uniquely collaborative as a city – it’s a privilege for me to call Springfield “home” – I’m honored to serve and represent a community of people who can work and live and play together and enjoy being neighbors – and to contribute in a community that is striving together for the best Springfield can be.”

She believes that the most welcoming conversation starter between two people is a smile.

Contact Marilee Woodrow:
mwoodrow@springfield-or.gov

Joe Pishioneri represents Ward 6, the Thurston area. He has lived in Springfield for nearly 40 years. Joe and his wife Mary stay busy enjoying their four grandchildren and by getting involved in the myriad of activities the area provides. He is a former Lane County Deputy Sheriff and retired after 31 years of service. Joe has a degree in Criminal Justice. He is currently serving on the Springfield Economic Development Agency, the Springfield Budget Committee, the Springfield Emergency Management Committee, the Springfield Finance/Judiciary Committee (Chair), the Springfield Police Advisory Committee, and as Springfield's representative on the Lane Regional Air Protection Agency Board, the Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission Board, and the McKenzie Watershed Council. He enjoys hunting, fishing, family camping, neighborhood Bar-B-Q’s, and backpacking the Pacific Crest Trail.

"Thank you for allowing me the privilege to represent the citizens and to all: Welcome to the Springfield/Eugene area! "Go Ducks!"

Contact Joe Pishioneri

jpishioneri@springfield-or.gov