On Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, Eric Davis was elected as Oregon Conference vice president for finance by a joint meeting of Oregon Conference's executive committee and nominating committee.
John Freedman, North Pacific Union president, chaired the process. The committee unanimously voted to extend a call, having worked with Davis previously. Davis immediately accepted.
Davis returns to Oregon Conference with a wealth of experience, having served previously as Oregon Conference association treasurer and vice president for finance, as well as spending seven years as Washington Conference associate treasurer, where he oversaw 140 properties, prepared financial statements and drafted use agreements for local entities among other duties. Davis has also served as General Conference Auditing Service auditor.
As vice president for finance, Davis will remain committed to his values of organizational viability, creative problem solving and transparency.
“I love Oregon Conference and the people here,” said Davis. “Throughout my career, I’ve tried to follow God’s call wherever He leads. I’m humbled by the invitation of the committee and thankful for the opportunity to serve. I know there’s still a lot of work to do to restore the conference to solid financial footing. I’m looking forward to working with the administrative team to support the mission of God’s work in this territory.”
The election came quickly on the heels of the election of John McVay to the position of Oregon Conference president on Nov. 7, 2024. Recognizing the urgent need for long-term financial leadership, McVay quickly leaned into the search process, evaluating potential candidates from around the world. However, the search ultimately circled back to Oregon, with the joint committee expressing overwhelming support for Davis.
“It has been a privilege, as part of the search process, to become better acquainted with Davis,” shared McVay. “He brings advanced qualifications, many years of experience working for Adventist conferences and organizations, and a solid reputation as a dedicated and winsome colleague. He will serve all of us in Oregon Conference well at a time when we need attentive financial leadership, clear communication and a high level of transparency.”
Davis transitioned into the role in December 2024.
