Board of Directors

We are pleased to introduce our board of directors and staff.

In 2005, Talley Woodmark set high standards by assembling a very professional and energetic group of individuals to administer the daily functions and programs offered by the Silver Heron Gallery. It was important to her that she had a support team for her artists and clientele and that everyone shared in her passion for original fine art.

Today the staff has increased and the level of enthusiasm and commitment to Talley’s vision continues to grow.

Talley Winthrop-Woodmark

Founder / CEO

As Director of the Silver Heron Gallery, she brings over 20 years of experience in the Texas, California, New York, and Oregon art markets as a private collector, corporate fine art consultant, and as a fine art administrator. Representing hundreds of artists and placing their work with many Fortune 500 companies including Bank One, Texas Instruments, Revlon, and Virgin Airways. Mrs. Woodmark, due in part to her wide clientele base which includes art consultants, corporate executives, along with government, diplomatic, and social VIPs, has been instrumental in developing the careers of numerous artists; introducing paintings, sculpture, and photography within significant collections while working side-by side with designers and architects.

Talley Woodmark has a B.A. in Art History and also holds a Degree in Interior Design. Formerly the President of Designs For Living Inc., Talley has been called upon to design residences throughout the country, as well as private offices, clubs, and boutique hotels; her work has been featured in a number of national publications including House Beautiful, Home Décor, and Architectural Digest magazines.

Years of traveling abroad have contributed to her appreciation of a variety of cultures and artistic styles providing first-hand knowledge and experience. Mrs. Woodmark serves as Chairman of The Board of Directors of the Wade J. Woodmark Foundation and is Vice President of Marketing for both Desert Sun Mining & Gems Inc. and Woodmoore & Gray Jewelers. She enjoys sailing, traveling, vacationing to health spas, and has authored several Fiction and Children's Books.

John D. Woodmark

CFO

As a venture capitalist and businessman, John Woodmark has been involved with many different industries and investments throughout the nation. He is widely recognized as a leading authority on Antiquities and Secondary Market Collectibles.

Mr. Woodmark brings more than 30 years of accounting experience to his role as CFO. He has extensive knowledge in regulatory compliance and corporate finance with an emphasis in commercial development. He is the founder and CEO of Desert Sun Mining & Gem Inc., an Oregon based mining corporation touting the largest colored gemstone reserves in the world. He is also the President and Director of the Blue Heron Gallery, where he manages day-to-day activities including financial reporting, negotiation, and execution of all customer and vendor contracts. Mr. Woodmark is also the founder and CFO of Woodmoore & Gray Jewelers located in downtown Portland, Oregon.

Mr. Woodmark graduated from the University Of Oregon in 1972 with degrees in Accounting, Quantitative Methods, and Psychology. After college he was recruited as an income tax auditor for the government. Subsequently, Woodmark founded Old Ram Inc. and the Fir Tree Corporation that specialized in real estate development.

Over the years, Mr. Woodmark has held many high-level policy appointments, including Director of Marketing Resources for the Chilmark Corporation, Senior Consultant on the Advisory Council for Walt Disney Classics, and Policy Advisor for the Swarovski Corporation. Mr. Woodmark has always been highly engaged in community work and he was proud to serve two terms on the Depoe Bay Planning Commission. He is a lifetime member of FNAWS – the Foundation of North American Wild Sheep, a Lifetime member of the NRA – the National Rifle Association, and a member of SCI – the Safari Club International. Woodmark supports the arts with the promotion of art and music, festivals to raise money, awareness and support through the Wade J. Woodmark Foundation, which he founded with his wife, Talley.

In his free time he enjoys traveling, golf, hunting, and spending time with his family and friends.

Margaret Boone

Director of IT

Margaret started working with computers in 1976 at the tender age of 10. Her early affinity for digital technology has continued to grow. Margaret worked as a software engineer for the Wordperfect Corporation for 6 years. In 1994 she joined Edmark, an educational software company, where she helped to create educational games for children aged 4-18. In 1996 Margaret moved to the Oregon Coast. She was able to continue her educational software development by telecommuting to Humanities Software, an educational software company located in Hood River, Oregon. She then purchased a Mail Boxes Etc. franchise in Newport, Oregon. Margaret continued to work in the software field. As a contract worker, she worked on the Y2K conversion project for Horizon Air, as well as many other projects for companies both large and small. Throughout her career, she has remained committed to helping provide for the educational needs of children, Margaret is excited to be able to serve on the Wade J. Woodmark Foundation as the Director of Information Technology.

Colette Black

Creative Director & Resident Artist

Colette Black has been a Northwest artist for over 20 years. Her work is nationally recognized for being synonymous with the rugged, naturalistic culture that everyone can relate to. Cole sees nature as an art and art as an opportunity to reflect nature. The colors and shapes that she introduces into her artwork seem to emulate the serenity and beauty of all the things around us.

She has extensive experience in retail art sales, and has participated in various artistic retreat programs throughout the United States.

She is featured in several galleries on the west coast, and her sculptures and industrial art pieces have decorated numerous designer homes, corporate offices, and museums.

Laine Moncrief

Design Consultant

Ms. Moncrief's design work includes residential projects in Georgia, Texas, Oregon, Utah, Colorado, and North Carolina. Her design and architectural expertise encompasses commercial and hospitality properties, as well as show houses with a keen focus on country clubs.

She recently completed interiors for two luxury mountain homes for a development outside of Telluride, Colorado, and is co-designing the interior of a multimillion-dollar estate in West Palm Beach, Florida. Laine's work ranges from contemporary to traditional with an emphasis on transitional, eclectic interiors. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design. Her work has been featured in "Elle Décor" and "Texas Monthly."

Laine has received numerous accolades and awards for her work located in the American Southwest.

Carol E. Bates

Director of Artist Development - Southwest Region

Carol is and accomplished and nationally recognized jewelry designer whose personal life studies and experiences often influence her work.

She is the Founder and President of a wholesale bead purchasing company, as well as one of the owners of Big Springs Pure Water Inc. in Calhoun, Georgia, and serves on the Board of Directors of Multiform Plastics Corporation located in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Carol is ardent supporter of the arts in Santa Fe and Phoenix, Arizona, and is committed to sharing the vision of the Silver Heron Gallery with as many artistic individuals as possible.

Terri-Anne Thalman

Event Coordinator

Terri-Anne Thalman is a native Oregonian who served in the United States Air Forces overseas in Holland. She is a veteran of the Desert Shield/Desert Storm campaign. She went on to teach scuba diving in Mexico, and then on to a degree at Kansas Wesleyan University, Methodist College in Salina Kansas.

Terri-Anne is married to David Thalman Jr., and has 3 stepsons and 5 grandchildren. She is currently the owner of the Depoe Bay Candy Shoppe and works for the City of Newport as a lifeguard and swimming instructor. In her spare time, Teri-Anne plans numerous events and activities for the City of Depoe Bay Chamber of Commerce.

Terri-Anne recently returned from a Mission trip to Louisiana and Mississippi, helping in the recent disaster relief, and has plans to go back to further assist the relief efforts.

Clay D. Woodmark

Director of Youth Services

Clay is a native Oregonian and a 2006 graduate of Newport High School, where he served as a member of the National Honor Society. In the summer of 2005 He spent a term in Barcelona, Spain studying Community Economic Development as well as a half-semester in Tanzania, South Africa where he researched Environmental Conservation and Animal Control.

Clay has worked as a writer and reporter for the Depoe Bay Beacon, writing various articles and columns. He has also been a top fundraiser for charitable foundations, and was nationally recognized when, in 2004, he raised $26,000.00 for the Doernbecher Children's Hospital. This was the largest amount of money ever raised by a youth in the history of the state of Oregon.

Clay's objective is to support youth-serving nonprofit agencies by bringing awareness of their services to the Pacific Northwest. He is very proud to serve as Vice President of Public Relations for the Wade J. Woodmark Foundation. He is fluent in Spanish, and plans to attend the University of Texas in Austin to further his studies in Business Administration and Economics. In is free time; Clay enjoys surfing, golf, community service, and traveling abroad with family and friends.

To Be Announced

Director of Art Education

Swarm Intelligence

Web Designers

SWARM Intelligence is a design firm with a passion for the Internet. It is a multi-talented agency that specializes in creating distinctive, artistic material for its clients in any medium including logo design and branding, print collateral, intuitive and compelling design on the Internet, video production and more. They develop and deploy custom solutions utilizing the very latest technology. Swarm's diverse client list includes corporate work for companies like Microsoft and Nordstrom, boutique work for all kinds of businesses from law to tourism to the music and film industries and many more. Swarm is very proud of its strong mix of work for non-profits and foundations. The Internet is a new frontier for many businesses and musicians, but not for Swarm, they are experts in their field and absolutely love what they do.

Andrew L. Foster

Advisory Intern

Andrew is a graduate from Terra Nova High School located in the city of Beaverton. He played a role in many different academic activities and voluntary fundraisers throughout his High school years. He has been the recipient of several grants and believes in utilizing the many opportunities that have recently been made available to him.

In 2006 he served as a camp councilor for West Wind Science Camp and was also a volunteer director at Hiteon Elementary School where he helped teach forth graders creative writing.

Andrew is a Native American Registered with the Klamath Tribe and is very proud of his ancestral background. He plans on attending the University of Oregon in Eugene where he will be majoring in Cinematography. He is interested in the production of experimental and art related documentary films. Andrew’s hobbies include: Skateboarding, music, working with disadvantage youth and donating his time to a cause that is very near and dear to his heart the Wade J. Woodmark Foundation.

Gallery Interns

The Silver Heron Gallery provides internship program opportunities to art students and other individuals who are interested in having hands on experience working in a fine art gallery environment. Interns participation is diverse and includes general gallery duties, assisting with reception parties, conducting various types of research, and marketing projects. Graphic design interns are given hands on experience creating marketing material and promoting the gallery’s quarterly newsletter. Minimum internship period is three (3) month eighteen (18) hours a week. For more information please email a short cover letter including available hours, and your resume to Resume@Silverherongallery.com.