Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Community Service
Training
Democratic Party Service
Timeline
David Wilde

David Wilde

Portland,OREGON

Summary

Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in [Area of expertise] and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Linchpin

Self Employed Services
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Governor Barbara Roberts’ Field Coordinator

Lane, Douglas, Coos County
01.1990

Outreach & Advisory Role For Eugene Housing, Public Banking

- Current

Planning & Public Affairs Specialist

01.1984 - Current

Real Estate Investments & Property Management

01.1982 - Current

Founder & Director

Emair (Emerald Rail Transit)
01.2009 - 01.2011
  • Company Overview: a nonprofit organization for Streetcars

Aide

Lane County Commissioner Jerry Rust
01.1991 - 01.1994

Campaign Manager

Lynn Kahle for State Representative
01.1989 - 01.1990

Owner

Wilde Designs – a Wood Manufacturing Business
01.1978 - 01.1989

Prosthetic & Orthotic Technician

01.1975 - 01.1978

Education

Community Service Program

Lane Community College
01.1993

Real Estate & Investments

Lane Community College
01.1998

Liberal Arts

University of Oregon
01.1976

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Meadowdale Senior High School, Edmonds, WA
01.1973

Skills

  • Positive interpersonal skills
  • Effective team collaboration
  • Service excellence
  • Analytical problem-solving

Accomplishments

A Visionary ahead of his time ...


Initiated first legislation to address plastics entering Oregon's environmental waste-stream, leading to Lane County becoming the second in the nation to enter into an agreement with the Plastic Industry to establish a plastic recycling materials program.


Helped in saving a school superintendent from being recalled.


Guided a rural economic development committee in being rated as a top exhibitor at the 1986 Vancouver B.C. Worlds Fair.


Co-organized an AYSO soccer league before the sport became so popular, along with refereeing & coaching in different athletic activities.


Initiated proposal for high tech communications tower in Veneta, as well as bringing fiber-optics to the Northwest Region.


Early advocate of sustainable development & a Cascadia Corridor High-Speed Rail system as a means for its infrastructure, and linking ties between urban/rural communities with trolleys and lighter rail systems.


As a school board director, our technology committee was recognized for having produced the best plan in the state by the Oregon Economic Department.



Community Service

  • City of Veneta Planning Commission, Vice-Chair, 2000, 2001
  • Region 2000, Alternate
  • Comprehensive Land-Use Evaluation Committee, 1997, 2000
  • Drinking Water Protection Plan
  • Veneta Economic Development Commission, Chair, 1997, 2001
  • Lane Economic Committee, Alternate, 1997, 2000
  • Fern Ridge Community Response Team, Vice-Chair, 1995, 2000, FRCAN
  • Rural Development Initiatives, Inc., 1995, 1996
  • Rural Futures Forum, Leadership Training
  • Lane Community College, Ash Lane Task Force, 1994, 2002
  • Fern Ridge School District Board Director, Vice-Chair, 1992, 1996
  • Budget Committee, Technology, Forest Program, 1992, 1996
  • Leadership Committee, 1989, 1991
  • Fern Ridge Community Education, Secretary, 1987, 1991
  • Advisory Council, Co-Founder, 1985
  • Urban Rail Transportation Advisory Committee, 1994
  • Emerald Empire Railroad Board Member, 1994
  • Organizing and Coaching Youth Sports, 1995, 1999
  • Fern Ridge Economic Development Task Force, 1986
  • Lane County Resource Recovery Advisory Committee, 1988, 1991, Initiated Policy on Plastic Recycling, Wrote, Produced, and Directed Public Service Announcement

Training

  • Armando Montelongo Real Estate Program & Workshop Seminars 2013
  • Website Building, Shoreline Community College 2010
  • Joel Roberts – Media Coach 2005
  • Tony Robbins – Self-Help Guru 1998
  • Rural Futures Forum, Alumni 1997
  • Rural Futures Forum – Conflict Resolution & Leadership 1995-1996
  • Oregon Cascade West Council of Governments 1996-2000
  • Benton-Lane-Lincoln-Linn Regional Strategy Board Vision Conference
  • Oregon School Board Association 1992-1996
  • Sustainable Communities Conferences –
  • Cascadia Corridor Conference Bellingham, WA 1993
  • Institute for Sustainable Development – Eugene, OR 1994
  • Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP 1,2,3) 1991-1992
  • Professional Technology: Industrial Woodworking 1970-1973
  • Awarded Outstanding Woodshop Student 1970

Democratic Party Service

  • Chair, House District 43 1991-1993
  • Delegate, State Platform Convention 1990
  • Facilitated Compromise on “Old Growth”
  • Initiated and Developed Resolution for Worker Displacement Plank
  • Co-Authored Solid Waste Plank
  • Campaign Services and Program Director 1989-1991
  • Forums, Events, Study Groups, Video & Media

Timeline

Founder & Director - Emair (Emerald Rail Transit)
01.2009 - 01.2011
Aide - Lane County Commissioner Jerry Rust
01.1991 - 01.1994
Governor Barbara Roberts’ Field Coordinator - Lane, Douglas, Coos County
01.1990
Campaign Manager - Lynn Kahle for State Representative
01.1989 - 01.1990
Planning & Public Affairs Specialist -
01.1984 - Current
Real Estate Investments & Property Management -
01.1982 - Current
Owner - Wilde Designs – a Wood Manufacturing Business
01.1978 - 01.1989
Prosthetic & Orthotic Technician -
01.1975 - 01.1978
Outreach & Advisory Role For Eugene Housing, Public Banking -
- Current
Lane Community College - , Real Estate & Investments
University of Oregon - , Liberal Arts
Meadowdale Senior High School - ,
Linchpin - Self Employed Services
Lane Community College - , Community Service Program

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