Lake County appoints SCOEDD's Johnathan Van Roekel as enterprise zone manager; SCOEDD agreement approved

Sep 17, 2025

The board appointed Johnathan Van Roekel, who said he joined SCOEDD in mid‑July and is reviewing loan contracts, as Lake County enterprise zone manager and approved an intergovernmental agreement with SCOEDD. Commissioners and SCOEDD staff said a separate agreement for the appointed role would be appropriate.

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Johnathan Van Roekel, who told the board he had been with the South Central Oregon Economic Development District since mid‑July and was reviewing previous loan contracts with Lake County, addressed commissioners on Sept. 17 and said he was "willing to take on the enterprise zone manager role" and appreciated being considered.

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