Who We Are

The Oregon Restaurant Association (ORA) is the leading business association for the restaurant industry in Oregon. Comprised of more than 9,000 restaurant and foodservice outlets, the industry employs a work force of more than 120,000, and creates a total economic impact of $9.7 billion.

The not-for-profit trade organization is at the forefront of restaurant associations across the nation. The Association, with its Education Foundation, works to represent, educate, and promote the restaurant industry, which is the cornerstone of Oregon’s economy, careers, and communities.

Oregon Restaurant Association
2007 - 2008 Board of Directors

Chair Joe Benetti Benetti's Italian Restaurant Coos Bay	Vice Chair Tom Drumheller Escape Lodging Cannon Beach	Secretary/Treasurer Bob Jensen Big Green Events Eugene	Past Chair Ken Denfeld Godfather's Pizza Multiple locations

Kevin Bechtel
Shari's Management Corp., Multiple Locations

Chris Hein
OSF International, Portland

Rick Ellingson
Bargreen Ellingson, (purveyor)

Kiauna Floyd
Amalfi's Italian Restaurant, Portland

Dave Thomason
Elmer’s Southern Oregon, Multiple Locations

Ralph Matt
Best Little Roadhouse, Salem

Maria Ponzi-Fogelstrom
Ponzi Vineyards, Purveyor

Fred Jubitz
Jubitz Truck Stop, Portland

Rob Maletis
Maletis Beverage, (purveyor)

Bill McKibbin
American Golf Corporation, Multiple Locations

Peter Roscoe
Fulio's, Astoria

Ed Pfannmuller
The Adobe Resort, Yachats

Jim Lampus
Original Joe’s, Portland

Michael Downing
Quimby’s Restaurant, Newport