Full Name:
Brad P. Avakian
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Deborah (Debbie); 2 Children: Nathan, Claire
Birth Date:
02/04/1961
Birth Place:
Fresno, CA
Home City:
Portland, OR
Religion:
Episcopalian
JD, Law, Law School, Lewis & Clark College, 1990
BS, Psychology, Oregon State University, 1984
Labor Commissioner, State of Oregon, 2008-present
Assistant Majority Leader, Oregon State Senate, 2008
Senator, Oregon State Senate, 2006-2008
Representative, Oregon State House of Representatives, 2002-2006
Co-Chair, Oregon League of Conservation Voters, 1998-2001
Chair, Oregon Board of Psychologist Examiners, 1995-1997
Member, Workers Compensation Task Force, 1993
Attorney, Law Office of Avakian Bradley Professional Company, 1995-present
Attorney, Civil Rights, 1990-1995
Counselor, Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA), 1987-1990
Supervisor, Pawott Creek Ranch Counseling, 1984-1987
Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America
Founder, Juvenile Restitution Program, Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA)
Honorary Chair, Oregon Business Leadership Network
Co-Founder, Washington County Chapter, Oregon League of Conservation Voters
Honorary Chair, Business Leadership Network, 2004
Honorary Chair, Northwest Children's Theater, 2004
Member, Board of Directors, Portland City Club, 2001
Member, Board of Directors, Westside Family Young Men's Christian Association, 1993-1998
President, South West Music School, 1992-1998
Member, State Board of Psychologist Examiners, 1995-1997
Awards:
Gold Medal for Leadership, American Federal of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO)