Friend of the Year

Bob Palermini

The board is pleased to announce Bob Palermini as the 2019 Friend of the Year.

For the last few years, Bob has volunteered as our event and newsletter photographer. He also brought valuable leadership and coordination with Project A on our website transition, and now handle updates and maintenance of the website.

Originally from Illinois, Bob and his wife Tracy moved to Ashland from Los Angeles in 2016. Bob spent 35 years in the newspaper business, finishing up as Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer for the LA Times.

Bob also volunteers for the Ashland Chamber of Commerce, Jackson County Animal Shelter, SOU Athletic Department, and Grace Point Fellowship in Medford.

In recent years, he has also been a contract photographer for OSF, where you will likely have seen him clicking photos at the Green Shows.

Bob’s shelf plaque will be in the photography section. Congratulations and thanks again, Bob!