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Sandra Van Handel Suran
Professional Experience:
- The Suran Group, CEO, 1990–Present
Consulting firm specializing in comprehensive change management for small and large companies and organizations.
- State of Oregon Small Business Advocate, 1988–1989
Loaned Executive. Led development of small business strategic plan; supervised implementation of small business programs; led establishment of small business department for State of Oregon.
- KPMG Peat Marwick (Partner), 1985–1988
Partner. Served on national Middle Market steering committee.
- Suran & Company, CPAs (Founding Partner), 1977–1985
Auditor; consultant on strategic and operational planning; development of business plans, financing alternatives, organizational strategies and structures; new business acquisition and business sale assistance; financial and general management information systems assistance.
Public Boards:
- Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, Portland Branch – Past Member, Board of Directors 1985-1990; Vice Chair, 12th District Advisory Council on Small Business and Agriculture 1985-1990; Co-Chair, National Conferences on Small Business and Agriculture, 1986, 1987, 1988
- Oregon Mutual Insurance Company – Past Member, Board of Directors
- Business Banking Corporation – Past Organizing Director (Subsequently acquired by the U.S. National Bank of Oregon)
- Oregon FAIR Plan (State Insurance Regulatory Board), Past Chair
Professional Activities:
- American Institute of CPAs (AICPA):
- Foundation Board of Trustees, 1997–2000
- Special Committee on Assurance Services, 1994–1996
- Board of Directors, 1989–1992
- Audit Committee, 1989–1992
- Technical Issues Committee, Founder/ Chair, 1980–1983
- National Association of State Boards of Accountancy
- Enforcement Committee, 2008–Present
- Past Chair Advisory Council, 2001– Present
- President/Chair, 1984–1985
- Oregon State Board of Accountancy, Chair 1981–1984
- Oregon Society of CPAs, Member
- Institute of Management Consultants, Member
Civic and Community Activity Highlights:
- Archdiocese of Portland, Finance Council, 2010-Present
- Brain Institute, Advisory Council, Providence Health System of Oregon, 2009–Present
- Center for Entrepreneurship, University of Portland 2008-Present
- Oregon Paleo Lands Institute, Vice Chair and Board Member, 2007–Present
- Washington County Museum, Steward, 1987–Present
- University Club of Oregon, Foundation Board of Trustees, 2000–2003
- Professional Services Council of Oregon, Founding Chair, Executive Committee, 1994–2003
- Walk of the Heroines, Board of Directors, 1999–2002
- Oregon Symphony- Member, Board of Directors, 1994–1999
- Japan-America Society of Oregon- Member, Board of Directors, 1987–1998
- Better Business Bureau of Oregon- Vice Chair, Board of Directors, 1990–1996
- Metro Portland 2040 Policy Advisory Committee, 1993–1994
- St. Vincent’s Hospital & Medical Center- Past Chair, Advisory Board of Directors, 1985–1991
- University of Portland- Past Member, Board of Regents, Past Board Chair, National Alumni Association, 1987–1991
Honors and Awards
- Distinguished Service to the City of Portland Award, Rotary Club of Portland, 1998
- Abigail Scott Duniway Award for Improving the Status of Women in Oregon (Women in Communications), 1989
- White Rose Award for Outstanding Women in Oregon (March of Dimes), 1987
- National Small Business Advocate of the Year, Small Business Administration (SBA), 1983
- Service to the Profession Award, AWSCPA (American Women's Society of CPAs) of Oregon 1986
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