About Val

Val Hoyle was born at Travis Air Force Base in California, grew up in New England and received her Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Emmanuel College in Boston, MA. She and her family moved to Oregon 13 years ago because of the unparalleled quality of life and the reputation of the public education system.

She has over 25 years successful business experience in domestic and international sales, wholesale distribution and retail management in the outdoor sporting goods industry. Val was a member and chair person of the Export Council of Oregon (the federal advisory board for small business on international trade for Oregon and Southwest Washington), member of the Outdoor Industry Women’s Coalition, former McCornack Elementary School PTO leadership member and Kidsports coach. She was also one of the founding members of the Eugene Chamber of Commerce’s International Trade Roundtable.

Currently, Val serves as the Assistant Democratic Caucus Leader. She sits on the Healthcare Committee, Business and Labor Committee, and the Ways and Means Health and Human Services Sub-Committee.

When she’s not working, Val enjoys spending time with her family, reading and watching the Red Sox beat the Yankees. She lives in West Eugene with her husband Stephen, her children Deirdre and Aidan and their border collie Saoirse.

Committee Assignments

Health Care, Co-Vice Chair

Ways and Means Subcommittee On Human Services, Co-Vice Chair

Business and Labor

Awards and Recognition

Legislator of the Year, 2011 - Oregon AFL-CIO

Legislator of the Year, 2011 - Oregon Hospital Association

Legislative Champion, 2011 - Oregon Dental Association

Newcomer to Watch, 2011 - Association for Oregon Industries

Legislative Champion for Seniors and People with Disabilities, 2011 - AARP/Oregon Health Care Association/ SEIU Local 503

Emerging Legislative Leader, 2011 - CFM Strategic Communications

Woman Trailblazer, 2011 - Emerge America

Rising Star, 2010 - Stand for Children, Oregon Chapter

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