CRHEA
Columbia Region Healthcare Engineers
Membership
New Membership and Renewal Application
To join or renew your membership, please complete the online membership application.
Annual Dues:
$25: Professional, employed by a healthcare organization
$75: Associate, vendors, consultants, service companies who serve healthcare engineering
Region Map
Our region for the Columbia Region Healthcare Engineers Association is part of the larger Oregon Society for Healthcare Engineering (OSHE) territory. Besides CRHEA, which is Columbia in Region 3 on the map, colleagues include our neighbors in the Southern Oregon [Region 1], Eastern Oregon [Region 2], Willamette Valley [Region 4], and Central Oregon [Region 5]. [map date: 2005]
CRHEA Bylaws
Read the full CRHEA bylaws, including our mission, purpose, organization, membership eligibility, establishment, transfer and termination of membership, dues, budget, meetings, voting and more.
CRHEA Officers
Find our volunteer board of directors and trustees who are serving our members.
Board Members
Columbia Region Healthcare Engineers Association Officers: 2026 – 2027
Nathan Cunningham, CHFM, BSMET
President
Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center
Facility Services Manager
1015 NW 22nd Ave
Portland, OR 97210
Brian Dieker, MS, CHC
President Elect
Salem Health
Manager – Engineering Operations
890 Oak Street SE
Salem, OR 97301
Martin Wiedemann, MBA, CHFM
Treasurer & Past President
Adventist Health Portland, Tillamook
& Columbia Gorge
Oregon Network Facilities Directo
Ben Dantoni
Secretary
Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center
Facilities Services Supervisor
1015 NW 22nd Ave
Portland OR 97210
Tiffany VanDyke
Associate Member
PuroClean Restoration Services
Director of Sales & Marketing
5882 NE Pinefarm Ct
Hillsboro, OR 97124
Katie Bohocky, CAE
Executive Directors
3118 Judson Street, Unit 1153
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
Admin@OSHE.us
Annie Skoglund, CAE
Executive Directors
3118 Judson Street, Unit 1153
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
Admin@OSHE.us
CRHEA Calendar of Events
Call for Meeting Hosts, Sponsors and Speakers. Are you interested in hosting a group at your facility?
Do you have a success story to share on a recent project or initiative? Interested in sponsoring an upcoming event? Please contact us at CRHEA@OSHE.us to explore opportunities to spotlight your experiences as a speaker, meeting host, or to sponsor an event.
2026-2027 Meeting Schedule:
Held on the third Thursday of each month from 6:00 to 8:00 PM:
- September 17, 2026 – “Reality Capture for Project Design & Scope Development/Swinerton.”
- October 22, 2026 – “Power Resiliency for Healthcare.” Click here for details.
- November 19, 2026 – Topic/Host TBD
- December 2026 – Holiday Event (Date TBD)
- January 21, 2027 – Topic/Host TBD
- February 18, 2027 – Topic/Host TBD
- March 18, 2027 – Topic/Host TBD
- April 22, 2027 – Topic/Host TBD
CRHEA News & Issues
Letter From The President – April 2026
Dear CRHEA Members,
As we are near the end of the 2025-2026 CRHEA season, I’d like to thank each one of you for the productive, collaborative, and education filled season we’ve enjoyed. We’ve enjoyed a full schedule of meetings, and a truly wonderful holiday celebration event. I’d also like to thank each one of the board members that have helped make this season such a success. I’m grateful for the leadership and commitment of this team as we collectively pursue the professional development of healthcare facilities engineering professionals across the Columbia region.
Our final meeting for this season will be on April 16. The topic is Asbestos & More, and will include a panel led discussion. This meeting will be held at the OHSU Waterfront campus. More details will be provided shortly. We hope to see each one of you there
Also, the ballot for the 2026-2027 Board of Directors will be coming out shortly. Please do take the time to cast your vote.
The Value of CRHEA
CRHEA is more than a series of meetings—it’s a professional community. Our members benefit from both educational content and the opportunity to connect with peers. Through collaboration, shared experiences, and problem-solving, we help each other grow and succeed in our roles.
Thank you to all who have contributed in the past, and a special welcome to those who are new to the organization.
Planning Ahead for the 2026–2027 Season
The CRHEA Board is currently developing the upcoming season’s programming. We are exploring a range of topics relevant to healthcare facilities engineering, including:
- Life Safety Code Updates
- New Joint Commission Standards
- Medical Gas Codes and Updates
- Water Treatment Codes and Tools
- HVAC Emerging Technologies and Refrigerants
- Healthcare Facility Tours
- Recent Healthcare Project Presentations
If you have a suggestion for a topic or speaker—or if you are interested in hosting a meeting—please contact our incoming President Nathan Cunningham at ncunning@lhs.org
2026–2027 Meeting Schedule
Join me in planning well ahead by adding the following dates to your calendar for our next season’s meetings. As usual, they will be held on the third Thursday of each month from 6:00 to 8:00 PM:
- September 17, 2026 – Topic/Host TBD
- October 22, 2026 – Topic/Host TBD
- November 19, 2026 – Topic/Host TBD
- December 2026 – Holiday Event (Date TBD)
- January 21, 2027 – Topic/Host TBD
- February 18, 2027 – Topic/Host TBD
- March 18, 2027 – Topic/Host TBD
- April 22, 2027 – Topic/Host TBD
Help Us Grow
If you know someone who would benefit from a CRHEA membership, please forward this message or direct them to our website: CRHEA | Oregon Society for Healthcare Engineering They are also welcome to reach out to me directly with any questions.
Thank you for your continued support and for helping to make this such a supportive organization.
Sincerely,
Martin Wiedemann, MBA, CHFM
President, CRHEA
wiedemmj@ah.org
2026-2027 Annual Sponsorship Packages
Partner with CRHEA and position your organization as a valued supporter of healthcare engineers throughout the Columbia Region.
Our annual sponsorship program provides year-round visibility, meaningful engagement with healthcare engineers, and exclusive opportunities to showcase your expertise, services, and commitment to CRHEA.
Gold Sponsorship $1,500
- Prominent logo placement and hyperlink on our webpage as a Gold Sponsor.
- Priority opportunity to host one of our 7-chapter meetings, including first choice of available dates (available on a first-come, first-served basis until sold out). Hosting includes providing the educational topic, facility, and dinner for approximately 30 attendees.
- Gold sponsor recognition at our signature Holiday Event.
- Four tickets to attend the Holiday Event.
- Dedicated display table at the Holiday Event.
- Gold sponsor signage displayed at all society meetings throughout the year.
- Recognition as a Gold Sponsor in all member communications.
- Two annual memberships to CRHEA are included.
- Social media promotion as a Gold Sponsor.
Silver Sponsor $750
- Logo placement and hyperlink on our webpage as a Silver Sponsor.
- Second priority to host one of our 7-chapter meetings, with the choice of remaining available dates (available on a first-come, first-served basis until sold out). Hosting includes providing the educational topic, facility, and providing dinner for approximately 30 attendees.
- Silver sponsor recognition at our signature Holiday Event.
- Two tickets to attend the Holiday Event.
- Silver sponsor signage displayed at all society meetings throughout the year.
- Recognition as a Silver Sponsor in all member communications.
- One annual membership to CRHEA is included.
- Social media promotion as a Silver Sponsor.
Thank you to our 2026-2027 Gold Level Sponsor!
Thank you to our 2026-2027 Silver Level Sponsors!
Links
Standards and References Links
Employment
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CRHEA Members:
Posting your open position is free to all CRHEA members.
CRHEA Non-Members:
You may also send in job postings. If the job is in healthcare facility operations (e.g. facilities management, plant engineering, design/construction, security, safety, clinical engineering, contracted facility managers, and telecommunications) the service is free to non-members as well. If the company is not a member, and the position is not in healthcare facility operations, it is $50 for each job post on the website.
Actively employed in or by healthcare related facilities (those that provide patient care).
Have responsibility in healthcare facility operations (e.g. facilities management, plant engineering, design/construction, security, safety, clinical engineering, contracted facility managers, and telecommunications)
The text of your listing should be within the body of the e-mail, and should not exceed approximately 75 words. We reserve the right to edit all submissions. All listings are retained for sixty days; to extend this period, please resubmit upon expiration.
To submit a job listing or resume, please send an e-mail to CRHEA@OSHE.us