Ginny Lang has been at the center of advocating for Oregon’s business community since the 1980s. She is known for her ability to thoughtfully navigate public policy, business, and politics to achieve success for interests as diverse as telecommunications, higher education, and economic development.

Since 2012, Ginny has provided strategic counsel to Oregon’s public universities and business organizations, working to reform the governance of higher education and strengthen its focus on economic development and job creation opportunities. In 2018, Ginny served as the Interim President and CEO of Oregon Business and Industry (OBI), the state’s largest statewide business organization.

Previously, Ginny spent over 30 years with Pacific Northwest Bell and its successor companies, where she led federal, state, and local government affairs. She also directed the company’s corporate giving and foundation program in Oregon and held a variety of positions in sales, marketing, regulatory affairs, and economic development.

Ginny has served on the board and executive committee of Associated Oregon Industries (now OBI), Oregon Shakespeare Festival, the Capitol Club (past president), Oregon State Capitol Foundation, Volunteers of America, and the Cultural Advocacy Coalition of Oregon.

Ginny Lang has been at the center of advocating for Oregon’s business community since the 1980s. She is known for her ability to thoughtfully navigate public policy, business, and politics to achieve success for interests as diverse as telecommunications, higher education, and economic development.

Since 2012, Ginny has provided strategic counsel to Oregon’s public universities and business organizations, working to reform the governance of higher education and strengthen its focus on economic development and job creation opportunities. In 2018, Ginny served as the Interim President and CEO of Oregon Business and Industry (OBI), the state’s largest statewide business organization.

Previously, Ginny spent over 30 years with Pacific Northwest Bell and its successor companies, where she led federal, state, and local government affairs. She also directed the company’s corporate giving and foundation program in Oregon and held a variety of positions in sales, marketing, regulatory affairs, and economic development.

Ginny has served on the board and executive committee of Associated Oregon Industries (now OBI), Oregon Shakespeare Festival, the Capitol Club (past president), Oregon State Capitol Foundation, Volunteers of America, and the Cultural Advocacy Coalition of Oregon.