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Jim Wienecke

Position: Chair
Term: July 1, 2021-June 30, 2025
A smiling man in a plaid shirt standing in front of green bushes and a wall with sunlight and shadows.

Jim was born in Eugene in 1955 and graduated from Churchill High School, so he’s a true Eugene local.  After high school, Jim went into the military, serving in the US Air Force for four years. He worked for the U.S. Postal Service as a letter carrier for 41 years. During this time, he coached little league for six years, ran the concession stand for five years and is still responsible for the St. Peter’s Church ball fields. Jim also served on the board of the Eugene Challenger’s American Legion baseball organization for several years.  He has been married to his wife Kathy for 41 years, has four adult children and three grandchildren.   Jim has served on the Board of Director’s since 2006.  His favorite volunteer activity has been flipping the thousands of pancakes served over the years at the District’s special event breakfasts.