Meet the Finalist

Nick Lelack has served as the Deschutes County Community Development Director since 2012. He also serves on the Oregon Land Conservation and Development Commission. He has masters degrees in Public Administration and Community and Regional Planning from the University of Oregon, is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) and has a Bachelor of Science from Willamette University.

Previously, he served as Deschutes County's Planning Director and the City of Redmond Community Development and Planning Director. He has a variety of other experience that spans the public, private and non-profit sectors; federal, state and local governments; urban, rural and resort communities; coast-to-coast and from high altitudes to sea level.

Nick grew up in the Willamette Valley working on farms and exploring rural Oregon with his family and friends. Nick and his family settled in Bend in 2005 following 15 years of living and working in great places across the country and beyond. Outside of work, he is an avid runner and enjoys fly fishing, paddling, hiking, and traveling with his family.

• View Lelack’s letter of interest here.