Karmen Olson was elected as Built Oregon’s new Board Chair. Karmen is Head of Strategy at WLCR.io and founder of XOKO Food & Beverage Strategy, and has served as Director of Strategic Partnerships.
March 5, 2025 — PORTLAND, Ore. — Built Oregon , a federal 501(c)3 nonprofit organization designed to support and celebrate the consumer products industries in Oregon, today announced the hiring of Katharine Reinhold as its new Executive Director, succeeding Mitch Daugherty the cofounder and
Oregon is already a well-known hub for the world’s best consumer products; all over the state, entrepreneurs are crafting exceptional products — artisanal mustards, fermented garlic paste, dairy-free butter, authentic chai and so much more. But creating a great product is just the beginning. Getting
Built Oregon champions, connects, and supports entrepreneurs behind Oregon’s consumer brands, building an inclusive ecosystem for makers and founders statewide.
Built Oregon leverages Oregon’s deep legacy of product craftsmanship and innovation to create broad-based and equitable opportunities for entrepreneurs in consumer products.
