Board Members

Board of Directors

Board members are elected by voters to serve a four-year term.

Linda Crandell

Board Chair

Linda Crandell is a retired educator. Her experience was in secondary and tertiary education with special interest in mathematics and science. In addition to work in education, her background includes service to many community-building efforts.

At this time, Linda’s efforts focus on the most vulnerable among us. As a Board Member for Northwest Senior and Disability Services she advocates for services for seniors and adults with disabilities, as a Council Member of the Human Services Advisory Council, she advises the Clatsop County Board of Commissioners on issues that affect developmental disabilities, mental health and alcohol and drug abuse services and as a Director of the Clatsop Care Health District, she oversees implementing objectives of the District.

In her role as a current Director of the Clatsop Care Health District, it is important to Linda that a full spectrum of services, as citizens in Clatsop County age, are provided by the District. Many of the residents have spent a lifetime in the Pacific Northwest and want to live out their lives close to family members and the community that they love. Clatsop Care Health District delivers that opportunity.

Mike Aho

Mike Aho recently retired from the grocery industry, the last 25 years as co-owner of an independent grocery store with his wife, Tami. He was born in Upper town Astoria and graduated from Astoria High School. Mike developed an interest in the Care District through the experiences of family members at Clatsop Retirement Village, Clatsop Care Center and Clatsop In Home Care. He brings experience reviewing financials and the desire for efficient operations. Mike has a sincere interest in maintaining long-term care options for our local citizens.

Mike is an avid sport fisherman, hunter, gatherer and beachcomber. He and Tami also enjoy travel, spending time with family and friends and cruising their sports car.

Chuck Meyer

Chuck Meyer was born and raised in Cleveland Ohio. He attended the University of Wisconsin. Moved to Astoria in 1977 and opened The Complete Photographer. Chuck and his wife Sara operated it until April 2008, when they retired. A member of the Astoria Rotary since 1985. Associated with Astor St Opry Co for over 30 years. One hobby is restoring and driving a 1931 Dodge Brother automobile.

Danielle R. Glover-Cloutier, ARNP, FNP-C

Danielle has lived in the PNW since childhood and has a deep love and appreciation for this area and the people here. They resettled in Astoria in 2018 with their family after getting their doctorate in nursing and are currently working as a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. They have been a foster parent in Astoria for several years and have interacted with a variety of healthcare systems in the area. Although their primary focus is primary care, Danielle is passionate about medical care for the LGBTQ community and the Neurodivergent community. They have always worked to help address health care inequity, particularly in rural areas.

Larry Miller

Larry Miller brings a wealth of leadership experience and a deep commitment to community service. He is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for seniors and vulnerable populations in the region. For over a decade, Larry served as Executive Director of the Astoria Senior Center, where he played a pivotal role in transforming the organization. Under his leadership, the center underwent a significant $1.8 million renovation and successfully transitioned to independent ownership by the seniors it serves. He was instrumental in expanding the center’s offerings, which include social activities, health services, and essential resources like medical equipment loans. Prior to that, Larry spent over 20 years as a business agent for the Oregon School Employees Association. Larry has also been an active participant in regional transportation planning, serving on the Transportation Advisory Committee for the Sunset Empire Transportation District. Larry is a retired USMC officer and served 30 years of his life; 20 active and 10 Fleet Reserve. He served two combat tours in RVN. His collaborative approach and administrative expertise make him a valuable asset to the district.

Christian Honl

Christian graduated from Astoria High School and earned his B.S. in electrical engineering in 1996 from the University of Washington. He had an illustrious 27-year career at Intel Corporation, where he was an Engineer for 7 years, Director of Engineering for 15 years, and a Director of Marketing for 5 years. He decided to take on a new journey and officially retire from Intel and is becoming a real estate investor. In addition to that he wanted to be of service to the community where he grew up.

Virginia Hall

Virginia Hall has experience in many pertinent areas including construction and working at the building permits office. Virginia is a veteran of the USAF and worked 8 years as a dental assistant and 6 years as a veterinary assistant. She writes for Northwest Observer and continues to teach at Clatsop Community College (community ed). She is retired after owning her own businesses in the past.