Meet Our 2025-2026 Board
Board members are elected for a one year term.
President
Helen Slack Miller
I am a 4th generation Coquille native, lifelong swimmer, member of US Masters Swimming and long-distance open water enthusiast. I swim laps nearly daily during the off season, commuting to Coos Bay or local pools when traveling.
I have a background in accounting and business management and founded a marketing support business in Portland. It is my goal to operate the Bandon Pool in a financially responsible and sustainable manner.
All the children in our community deserve water safety education. All the citizens in our community and surrounding areas need the benefits offered through water fitness, competition and rehabilitation. It is my passion to ensure Bandon Pool becomes a reality.
Vice President
Borel Clark
Secretary
Jeri Hauth
I volunteer my time because I believe in giving back and want to contribute to the wellbeing of the citizens of Bandon. I believe my skills are a good fit for the communications and fundraising events planned to launch the pool. With over 25 years of marketing and business development experience for a variety of industries. I’ve worked at companies from startups to top 10 corporations including General Electric and Hewlett-Packard. The pool will be an integral part of the Bandon area for years to come and I want to have a role in helping make that happen.
Treasurer
Colleen Welch
A former youth group swimmer in my hometown of Spokane, WA, I earned money for college by lifeguarding and teaching swim lessons. As an adult, I’ve competed in triathlons and participated in masters swimming. I currently swim for fitness at North Bend High School, and would love to be able to do that here in Bandon and save the drive time.
A retired IBM SW engineer, I moved to Bandon in 2015 and joined the board as Secretary in 2019 and Treasurer in 2021. I also serve as the webmaster.
Member At Large
Sharon Foley
Born in Coquille and raised in Roseburg, I learned to swim in the Umpqua River at age 5 and never left the water behind. A lifelong athlete, I competed in high school, college and US Masters swimming all the way to the World level. I have served as a lifeguard, instructor, coach, and USA Swimming official and competed in multi-disciplinary sports including triathlon, decathlon and Olympic pentathlon.
My 25 year career in Corporate Wellness took me to Portland and the mid Atlantic region, where I championed health and movement for diverse communities. An avid rower and rafter, I believe deeply in the power of aquatic environments — supporting safety, fitness, therapy and community across every stage of life.