RSD Board of Directors

Position #1
Term ends June 30, 2025
eric.lea@redmondschools.org

Eric Lea was appointed interim School Board Director in January of 2023. Eric is a born and raised, rural public schools educated Oregonian. He attended the University of Oregon and holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in chemistry and physics. Eric is the co-founder and longtime leader of a Portland area public, charter school. He and his wife, Miriam, raised two children (now adults), both of whom attended the charter school and graduated from their local public high school. Eric is a drug development professional by trade, and is currently the Director of Clinical Operations at Everest Clinical Research. He and Miriam moved to Redmond from the valley and are embracing the Central Oregon lifestyle to the fullest. Eric is passionate about public education, and seeks to promote creative ways to engage students that will provide them the tools necessary for success.

Position #2
Term ends June 30, 2025
michael.summers@redmondschools.org

Michael Summers was elected to the Redmond School Board of Directors in May 2021. Michael is a native Central Oregonian with a deep love and appreciation for the region and his wonderful experience in its public schools. As a father of four school-aged daughters, Michael believes in strong parental and community engagement in the education of our children to make sure our students graduate with the tools and compass to engage the challenges of our world. As the third-generation owner of Summers Flooring & Design, a Rotarian, and local musician, Michael has the community engagement and leadership skills to bring attention to the needs of our district schools and make sure they have the support they need.

Position #5
Term ends June 30, 2023
liz.goodrich@redmondschools.org

Liz Goodrich was elected to the Board of Directors in May 2019. Liz graduated from Bend High School and holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and a secondary teaching certificate from California State University. She has worked for the Deschutes County Public Library for 17 years as an adult programs coordinator. Liz and her husband have two sons, Owen and Max, who graduated from Redmond High School and the Redmond Proficiency Academy. Liz is passionate about serving the community and is committed to making schools the best they can be. 

Position #4
Term ends June 30, 2023
keri.lopez@redmondschools.org

Keri Lopez was elected to the Board of Directors in May 2021. Keri is a native  Oregonian, having moved to Redmond in 2000 to attend OSU-Cascades. Keri is a  strong believer in the power of education and was the first woman in her family  to earn a college degree.  

After graduating from Oregon State University with a bachelor of science degree  and a certificate of applied ethics, Keri worked in investment banking for Wells Fargo Advisors. Holding Series 7/66 licenses, she led a team of stockbrokers and sales assistants through multiple acquisitions, creating policies and procedures  and adapting to change in a highly regulated environment. In 2011, her husband started a small business building homes throughout Central Oregon. Keri currently supports the business from an operational standpoint.  

As a parent of two school-aged children, Keri has a vested interest in the  present and future policies the RSD Board establishes and supports. These policies directly impact our children, their families, and our community. It is important to Keri that both parent and student perspectives are represented on the RSD Board. She is dedicated to the research and time commitment it  takes to fully and transparently listen to, and represent, the many voices of  the Redmond community. 

Keri considers it an honor to serve the community of Redmond and looks forward to the challenge of improving the quality of education and  opportunity for all students, present and future.