Board Member

Jim Noel is a retired lawyer who worked for various sports and media organizations. He served as Chief Legal Officer of the not-for-profit United States Golf Association. He also oversaw grant proposals and administration for NFL Charities while holding several legal-related positions at the National Football League. He was a member of ESPN’s Programming & Production Diversity Task Force. He was on the Boards of the Seattle Make A Wish Foundation Chapter and the Issaquah Highlands Community Association and a member of the Town of Litchfield Board of Burgesses. A seven-year Bend resident, he has served on numerous committees at the Bend Golf Club. His wife Ginny is a Meals On Wheels volunteer. 

Why I Serve

“At a time when so many people seem to be turning inward, it’s important to reach out to groups in our community, such as our aging population, who can benefit from the services, programs and support provided by the Council on Aging.”