Welcoming Our New Board Members at Large
The Emergency Volunteer Corps of Nehalem Bay (EVCNB) is excited to welcome three new Board Members at Large to our Board of Directors. This newly created board role was designed to bring added flexibility, diverse experience, and broader community representation to our leadership as we continue strengthening preparedness and resilience across the Nehalem Bay region.
About the Board Member at Large Role
Board Members at Large are full voting members of the EVCNB Board of Directors who do not hold officer positions. The role allows individuals to contribute where their skills and passion are most impactful — from preparedness training and volunteer engagement to communications, partnerships, and emergency planning. Members at large participate fully in board discussions and decisions, serve on committees, and act as ambassadors for EVCNB’s mission of fostering a culture of readiness throughout our communities.
We are thrilled to welcome the following individuals into this new role:
Nan Devlin
Nan brings a deep understanding of community engagement and regional coordination from her 11 years as Executive Director of the Tillamook Coast Visitors Association. Through her work, she has seen firsthand how communities throughout Tillamook County — including South Tillamook County, Oceanside, and Netarts — have benefited from EVCNB-supported emergency preparedness programs.
Nan is especially passionate about the unique challenges coastal communities face as destinations for visitors year-round. She recognizes that in a major emergency, visitors and residents alike will need help reaching safe ground and accessing shelter, food, and medical assistance. Nan is eager to be part of a team that provides that critical support when it matters most.
Robin Peterson
Robin and her husband moved full-time to Manzanita in the fall of 2024, where she quickly discovered just how essential emergency preparedness is for those of us living on the coast. After taking several EVCNB classes and becoming involved with the organization, Robin developed a strong connection to EVCNB’s mission.
She joins the Board with enthusiasm and a desire to support efforts that strengthen community preparedness and response planning. Robin is excited to contribute as EVCNB continues building resilience at the neighborhood and regional level.
Victoria King
Victoria brings more than 40 years of nursing experience, including extensive leadership roles, along with a deeply personal understanding of emergency management. Two defining events shaped her commitment to preparedness.
During Hurricane Katrina, Victoria was a nursing leader in Phoenix, Arizona, where rescue flights brought survivors from New Orleans. Despite the compassion and dedication of her teams, the lack of preparedness made the response chaotic and challenging.
Years later, during Hurricane Ike in Houston, Victoria experienced the difference preparation makes. As a nurse leader there, she was part of a system that had trained and practiced for such an event — allowing teams to respond with both compassion and organization. Having seen that contrast firsthand, Victoria is proud to support the work EVCNB does to ensure communities are ready before disaster strikes.
Learn More
You can view how our Board of Directors is structured in our Board Organizational Chart:
👉 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1flGelOwOPc6tu_Mid-cukPkb6B7AJ34v/view
To see the full Board of Directors and read bios for all board members, visit:
👉 https://evcnb.org/board-of-directors
Please join us in warmly welcoming Nan Devlin, Robin Peterson, and Victoria King to the EVCNB Board. We are grateful for their commitment and excited for the experience, perspective, and leadership they bring to our organization and our community.