OUR TEAM

Kirsten Agard, is a seasoned professional with 19 years of experience in project, event, and change management, including 11 years in Mortgage Home Lending, she holds the rare Certified Mortgage Banker (CMB) accreditation, ranking among the top 1% nationally and is the 2nd woman in Oregon to earn this honor.  Kirsten is also the recipient of the American Bankers Association’s ’22 Emerging Leader Award, reflecting her dedication to leadership, diversity, equity, and inclusion.  Serving on the Board since 2019 and as Board Chair of the BDA since January 2020, Kirsten is deeply committed to the downtown community and supporting local businesses, bringing her extensive experience and unwavering dedication to her role as a board member and leader.

Ruben is a resident of Beaverton and works in Beaverton as a Medical Director for Providence Health Plan.   He is passionate about all the changes that are making downtown Beaverton an exciting destination.   As an avid cyclist and walker and a physician with a passion for public health, he is excited about the improvements to the walking and biking infrastructure downtown that are making the area a more livable, vibrant place.

Jordyn Sherman is a Certified Public Accountant with over a decade of experience in financial planning, audit, and consulting across public and private sectors. After recently returning to Beaverton with her family, Jordyn is proud to serve as Treasurer of the Beaverton Downtown Association. She brings deep financial expertise and a strong commitment to fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and welcoming downtown. Jordyn is passionate about supporting small businesses and helping create a thriving community where everyone feels at home.

Jim has been a resident of Beaverton for most of his life. He is currently the Director of Business Development and Strategic Partnerships for the cybersecurity division of Online Business Systems. He has over 25 years of leadership experience, leading teams in Sales, Business Development, Marketingand Operations. Jim enjoys working out, golfing, is an avid walker, and is very proud of his two adult kids. Jim joined the Board in 2023 and is passionate about working on the continued improvements to downtown Beaverton.

Ángel Briceño is a Commercial Banking Relationship Manager with over a decade of experience helping businesses grow and succeed. He works closely with clients across a variety of industries, providing strategic financial guidance, simplifying complex concepts, and supporting long-term growth. Ángel is passionate about community development and looks forward to contributing his experience to the Beaverton Downtown Association’s mission.

Michael Lee is a collaborative and creative problem solver with expertise in contract management, strategy, and cross-functional leadership. Michael is excited about making a positive impact on his hometown, creating lasting benefits for families and businesses in the community. He brings to the team a unique ability to connect people and ideas, always striving to simplify processes and make a meaningful difference.

Beverly Brooks is the founder and CEO of Amplified Business Solutions, a boutique digital marketing agency that scales local and national brands through strategic social media, influencer partnerships, publicity, and community storytelling.

A longtime Beaverton champion, Beverly has enthusiastically promoted BDA signature events — including the Boba Dash and Living Well in Beaverton — which quickly showed her how much support downtown businesses still need. “Keeping Beaverton businesses here and helping them grow isn’t just important — it’s personal.”

One standout downtown success: guiding a local restaurant through the challenges of government shutdowns, then scaling it into one of Yelp’s top-rated Portland-area restaurants.

An active member of the Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce and enthusiastic supporter of every new business that opens in our community, Beverly is eager to bring her proven growth strategies to the BDA board and help shape a thriving, resilient downtown for decades to come.

After completing his military service, Robert built a career focused on service, accountability, and community impact. He brings experience in operations, project management, expertise in mechanical engineering and quality assurance and management as well as chemical analysis and is committed to strengthening the Beaverton community.

Robert moved to Beaverton in 2025 and quickly became invested in the city’s growth, sense of community, and vibrant downtown. He is passionate about creating welcoming spaces, supporting local businesses, and contributing to Beaverton’s long-term vitality.

As a member of the Beaverton Downtown Association Board of Directors, Robert continues his lifelong commitment to service by helping advance economic vitality, community engagement, and downtown activation efforts.

In his free time, Robert enjoys working in his garage, enjoying a nice cold beer with his girlfriend at their favorite brewery, and volunteering at the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Kendra Huddleston is a dedicated community leader deeply involved in strengthening Beaverton’s civic and nonprofit landscape. She currently serves as President of the Friends of the Beaverton City Library Board, where she leads strategic initiatives supporting literacy, community engagement, and the growth of the library’s nonprofit bookstore. Kendra is also the Walk Director for the Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Portland, bringing together businesses, volunteers, and community partners to advance brain health and dementia support.

Known for her collaborative approach and passion for community-building, Kendra is active in local networking circles and works to connect organizations with shared values and goals. She is committed to fostering partnerships that enrich Beaverton and support its vibrant, people-centered downtown.

Tim Yardley is the owner of Halcyon Hosting LLC, a web hosting company based in Beaverton, Oregon. With over 20 years of experience in the web hosting industry, Tim has helped customers grow their sites through site optimization and failover solutions. His intellectual curiosity leads him to explore new and creative solutions to age-old problems, always thinking through challenges to develop workable outcomes. In addition to his hosting services, Tim actively supports the creative community by conducting workshops on topics such as securing domain names and setting up online shops for artists and crafters.

Tim is a crafter himself. He loves sewing as well as wood working.

In his free time Tim likes to take part in virtual reality events like sim racing, combat simulation and space exploration.