Board Information

Email Cindy Russell

In have been a nurse for over 40 years. I also run two businesses from my home. I have learned greatly in this position, Director on the Board for Western Lane Ambulance District, over the last four years. I have held high my knowledge that we have a GREAT Ambulance District and that the service that is provided to this community is unsurpassed. I strive to uphold that standard for our community through serving on the board. WLAD is something to be very proud of. Honesty and integrity are the most important standards that I hold for myself, and the people and organizations that I work with.

Email Rick Yecny

Sworn In December 15, 2022. Term ends June 30, 2023.

Email Adam Holbrook

Elected July 1, 2021. Term ends June 30, 2025

Bio coming soon

Email Vanessa Buss

Vanessa Buss is lifelong resident of Florence and holds the title of first New Year’s baby of 1971. Vanessa and her husband, Stecher, have two grown children, Hailey and Hayden, and a son Mason, who’s getting ready to start his Junior year at Siuslaw High School. Vanessa is an avid Viking and can be seen cheering on various team sports at the high school. Vanessa and her husband were the owner/operators of Central Coast Watersports for over 10 years where they the provided the community and its visitors with a multitude of outdoor recreational opportunities. She has served on the Habitat for Humanity Board since May 2020 and is currently Vice President of the Board. Vanessa is very passionate about her community and is honored to be a part of the Western Lane Ambulance Board.

After growing up in Corvallis and completing my formal education at Oregon State University, I moved to Florence to take the opportunity to manage the local Sprouse Reitz store. It was in Florence that I met my wife Jana. We have two wonderful children, three grandchildren, a dog, many cats and a bird. Currently I work as a Commercial Relationship Manager with Oregon Pacific Bank. I’ve been with the bank since 1998. In my spare time I enjoy cycling, running, golfing and bowling.

I have served on the board of Western Lane Ambulance since 2005. Prior to that I served on their strategic planning and budget committee and budget committees. I have also filled the District’s seat on the Florence Urban Renewal Committee. I have served on that committee since 2007.