Mazamas — For the Love of Mountains
Mathew Brock, Library & Historical Collections Manager (He/Him)
Mathew Brock
Mathew Brock joined our staff in February of 2015. Mathew holds a Master of Library and Information Science from the University of Washington and a Bachelors of Social Science from the University of Alaska Southeast. Mathew is overseeing a reinvigoration of the Library and Historical Collection with an eye towards building awareness, improving library usage, and storytelling. Mathew also manages a group of volunteers, produces articles for the Bulletin, and social media posts for both the Mazamas Facebook and Instagram pages. Currently, Mathew is the Oregon representative for the Northwest Archivists, a regional association of professional archivists.
Mathew first climbed South Sister as a teenager. Later, while living in Alaska, he developed a love of hiking, backpacking, and rock climbing. More recently he completed BCEP in the Spring of 2016 and is getting back into rock climbing. Besides being outdoors, Mathew enjoys traveling, cooking, and building things.
Gina Binole, Office & Communications Coordinator (She/Her)
Gina Binole
Gina has made a career in communications, working various gigs as a reporter, editor, copywriter, public relations consultant and social media strategist. The Pacific Northwest was supposed to be a professional pitstop on her way back to Washington, D.C. But then she discovered there was more to life than work.
Having grown up in a family where a hotel without room service was considered “roughing it,” she kickstepped outside her comfort zone after moving to the Pacific Northwest and learned to climb mountains. She also loves to hike, bike, ski and snowshoe with family and friends, and most recently started to explore Oregon’s waterways via a stand-up paddleboard. She’s eager to evangelize and help preserve the natural splendors of the state via the Mazamas.
Kaleen Deatherage, Interim Executive Director (She/Her)
Kaleen brings 24 years of experience in non-profits both as an executive director, board member, and president. Kaleen's enthusiasm for the outdoors motivates her to help the Mazamas over the next six to eight months while we search for a permanent Executive Director. She will work with the Board of Directors on strategic planning while supporting staff in operational matters.
We’re excited to have Kaleen on board, and are looking forward to working together. The temporary nature of the interim role allows her to focus on our immediate needs, and more importantly, on what kind of leader would be best for us in a permanent role. She is free to be honest about her observations and can provide feedback and guidance that is by definition independent.
Brendan Scanlan, IT & Operations Manager (He/Him)
Brendan Scanlan joined our staff in March of 2021 and serves as the IT & Operations Manager. Brendan brings a diverse background of database, program, and project management to the Mazamas. Prior to joining the Mazamas, Brendan worked in management consulting with a focus on non-labor cost reduction, IT systems implementation, and network development. Brendan also served on multiple non-profit boards in Chicago before moving to Portland.
Outside of work, you can find Brendan playing with his dog Winston, rock climbing at Smith Rock or one of the local crags, backpacking in the wilderness, baking bread or making pasta, or snowboarding down a steep slope.
Maggie, Chief Morale Officer and High Commissioner for Tail Wagging
Maggie can often be found greeting visitors to the Mazama Library or wandering the MMC in search of pets, ear scratches, belly rubs. When not fulfilling her official duties, Maggie enjoys hiking, running on the beach, napping in the sun, and chasing squirrels out of the garden.
