Mark Adams – Board Vice President
Mark Adams is a native Salem resident who owns and operates Supervinyl Signs for the last 37 years.. with a lifetime of investing in the community. From a Young Life Leader to a School board member, Youth football coach, Cub Scout Leader and current Fire Board Member, Mark is Always willing to Lend a hand. […]
James Pleiman – Board President
Jim Pleiman joined the Connections365 Board in December of 2018. He retired from Merck and Co, where he served as the Vice President Supply Chain for their global consumer business. While at Merck, Jim had the opportunity to travel extensively and was amazed by the people and sights he observed in over a dozen countries. […]
Sandra Evans – Board Treasurer
Sandra Evans has served as the Treasurer of the Connections365’s board since fall of 2015. Sandra received her Bachelor Degree Corban University in Family Studies and served as an accountant for a non-profit organization that served people with disabilities for 34 years. She has always had a passion to make a difference in the lives […]
Samantha Ross – Board Member
Samantha Ross is a Vice President and Branch Manager in Salem, Oregon, with a passion for leadership, community engagement, and helping individuals and businesses thrive. Throughout her career in banking, she has built a strong reputation for fostering meaningful relationships, developing high-performing teams, and supporting initiatives that strengthen the local community. Beyond her professional role, […]
Roberto Garcia – Board Secretary
Roberto Garcia was invited to join the Connections365 Board in the summer of 2021. He currently serves as the Community Impact and Family Support Coordinator for Capital Futbol Club. Roberto, along with his wife Nicole and their five children, have lived in the Salem area for almost 30 years. He enjoys serving his community in a variety […]
Carolyn Ream – Board Member
Carolyn grew up in Cathlamet, WA on a large cattle farm with wonderful small-town memories. After graduating from Washington State University, earning her degree in Education, Carolyn taught in the Salem-Keizer school District for thirty-two years. When she retired from teaching, Carolyn worked as a Real Estate Broker for eleven years. Together with her husband […]