Lafky named Oregon Adaptive Sports director
Oregon Adaptive Sports is pleased to announce that Suzanne Lafky has been named the new Executive Director.
Lafky is a business and financial executive with over 25 years of management experience and has worked in a variety of organizations in Central Oregon and Northern California.
Her industry experience includes the software, manufacturing, aerospace, and retail industries, working with both profit and not-for profit organizations.
Suzanne holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Saint Mary’s College of California. Most recently, Lafky served on the Board of Directors of OAS and acted as board treasurer.
OAS Board President Neal Hueske stated, “OAS is thrilled that Suzanne has decided to shift her role as a board member to Executive Director. Her experience with our programs will allow for an efficient and straightforward leadership transition as we prepare to open our winter sports season.”
Hueske added, “Suzanne is well known in the Central Oregon community, and we are confident that her leadership, expertise, and professionalism will help OAS continue to grow and maintain our programs for disabled individuals.”
ABOUT OAS: Oregon Adaptive Sports (www.oregonadaptivesports.org) has been breaking barriers in Central Oregon since 1996, providing life-changing outdoor recreation opportunities to individuals with disabilities and their families. Our goal is to nurture the human spirit and foster self-confidence and independence. OAS offer programs in alpine and Nordic skiing and snowboarding (at both Hoodoo and Mt. Bachelor ski resorts), and expanded to summer programming, including adaptive cycling, golf and paddling last summer. To prevent cost from being a barrier to participation, we rely on the support of hundreds of volunteers, businesses, donors and sponsors.
