Don Crist

Class of 1958

Work History/ Community Service:
1958 – 1962 United States Navy

1970 Organized and worked on revamping the football field, lightning and grandstand facility

1984 Oakridge Olympic Flame Torch Bearer

1992 Chairman, Upper Willamette Community Development Corporation

Established Community Latchkey Program; Food Bank; Family Resource Center

1994 – 2003 Lane County Commission on Children and Families Representative

Lane County Juvenile Justice Work Team

1998 Operated Esperanza Volunteer: Ecuador, Medical Provision Support

1999 Oakridge/Westfir Chamber of Commerce “Citizen of the Year”

2000 Oakridge Kiwanis Club “Everyday Hero” Award

2012 OSAA Award of Excellence for Sportsmanship, Ethics and Integrity

12 years member of the Oakridge School District Board of Directors

Instrumental in erecting Max Yabes Memorial at Greenwaters Park

Established annual John Crist Scholarship

Associate Arts Degree: Community Service

United Way of Lane County: Fund Distribution Panel

Oakridge Superfund Director