Michael Held Mpa

Michael Held, MPA, currently serves as the Regional Services Manager at Business Oregon since September 2019, leading a team of economic development practitioners statewide. Previously, Michael Held was a Regional Development Officer, supporting sustainable and equitable community development in the North Central Region. Earlier roles include Director of Economic and Policy Services at Rural Development Initiatives and Development Specialist at the Port of The Dalles, where responsibility included enhancing economic opportunities and managing various development projects. Michael Held's career began with an Assistant Project Manager position through RARE-Americorps at the Port of The Dalles, focusing on land-use planning and economic development initiatives. Michael Held holds a Master of Public Administration from the University of Oregon and a Bachelor of Social Work from West Virginia University.