| Rick Crager's Biography |
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Rick Crager, Deputy Director
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Rick Crager was appointed the Deputy Director of OHCS effective October 1, 2006. Prior to this appointment, he served as Interim Deputy Director and Acting Director for the agency until the appointment of its new Director, Victor Merced. Prior to these appointments Crager has served as Chief Financial Officer for the Department since July 2000. He previously served as the Department Financial Services and Investment Portfolio Manager from February 1998 to July 2000. Crager worked in two other state agencies before joining OHCS in 1998; As Accounting and Budget Manager with the Oregon Commission on Children and Families (1993-1998), and as Staff Accountant for the Oregon State Marine Board (1990-1993). Crager was raised in Myrtle Creek, Oregon, and has lived in the Salem/Keizer area for the last 22 years. He graduated from Linfield College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting.
As Deputy Director, Crager maintains his responsibilities as Chief Financial Officer in providing the management oversight for all bond financing, accounting, budgeting, contracting, and general business administration. In addition, he is responsible for the development and execution of the department's strategic plan and performance measures. Crager will lead the legislative team responsible for developing new legislative concepts, responding to bills affecting department operations or housing and community service issues, and representing the agency before legislative committees. Crager serves in a leadership role in various marketing initiatives, develops and implements new programs and related administrative rules. He also serves as liaison with the Governor and the legislature's policy advisors on key issues and proposals.
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503.986.2000—Phone
503.986.2020—Fax
503.986.2100—TTY
To talk with someone about developing affordable housing in your area, contact a Regional Advisor to the Director or call 503.986.2000.
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