Mt. Hood Jazz Festival

About Us :

Our Mission:
The Gresham/Mt. Hood Jazz Association (GMHJA), an Oregon non-profit, public benefit corporation, seeks to:

•	To promote the appreciation of jazz as a unique American art form;
•	To provide a continuing source of cultural awareness through education and regional participation within the Pacific Northwest;
•	To enhance visibility and the cultural image of the Gresham area;
•	To encourage arts, cultural opportunities, and education in the Gresham area.

What We Do:
The Association works on a number of events and activities held year-round to accomplish its mission:

•	The Mt. Hood Jazz Festival, our signature event, annually brings superior international, national, regional and local jazz musicians to Gresham in August. The outdoor festival main stage performances are augmented by smaller jazz venues and other artistic and cultural events.
•	The Mt. Hood Adventures in Jazz series brings jazz musicians from outside the region to play at local Portland music venues throughout the year
•	Education workshops are also conducted throughout the year. Visit our Education page on this website for more details.

Our Board Members:

Susie Jones, Chair - Mt. Hood Community College

Amy Maxwell, Vice Chair - Patrick Lamb Productions

Carlene Lodeski, Secretary - Lawyers Title Ins. Company

Patrice Ayala, Treasurer - ODS

Charley Gray, Board Member - Portland State University

Jose Ayala, Board Member - United Way

Doug Sweet, Board Member - KHMD

Ron Steen, ex officio Board Member - Jazz Musician

Dave Rouse, ex officio Board Member - City of Gresham