West Nile Virus Task Force

Task Force Members

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Chairperson -
Jill Townzen, Entomologist
Multnomah County Vector Control
Portland, Oregon

Idaho -
Dr. Leslie Tengelsen Ph.D, DVM
Idaho State Department of Health and Welfare
Boise, Idaho

Brian Benner
Canyon County Mosquito Abatement District
Nampa, Idaho

Oregon -
Dr. Emilio DeBess, DVM
Oregon State Health Division
Portland, Oregon

Ron Montgomery
West Umatilla Vector Control District
Hermiston, Oregon

Washington -
Jo Marie
Washington State Department of Health
Olympia, Washington

James Henriksen
Benton County Mosquito Control District
West Richland, Washington

To learn the latest information on the West Nile Virus, please visit The CDC West Nile Virus Information Page.