Meet the Production Team!

The talented team behind the scenes making the celebration a success!

Matthew Hewlett

Executive Director

Bradly Shepherd

Entertainment Coordinator

Jeremy Ferguson

Administrative Coordinator

Cathy Simmons

Vendor Coordinator

Linda Oxley

Financial Coordinator

Cindy Weeldreyer

Publicity Coordinator

Enya Combs

Kid Zone Coordinator

Joelie Saunders

Parade Coordinator

Drew Perini

Parade Support

Aaron Kitterman

Sanitation Coordinator

Dylan Mann

Parking Coordinator

Donna Hudson

Vendor Support

Sylvia Kitterman

Volunteer Coordinator

Ken Lile

Logistics Coordinator

Nate Garrels

Logistics Support

Brad Helsel

Stage Manager

Brandi Presley

Info Booth Coordinator

Tara Blount

Kid Zone Coordinator

Logan Perini

Parade Support

Brett French

Bohemia City Players Coordinator

Rob Weaver

Bohemia City Players Coordinator

Ollie Nash (Odd Fellows)

Feud Games Coordinator

Roger Leach

Dunk Tank / Metalwork Coordinator

Shawn Steele

Dunk Tank / Metal Work Fabricator

Deanna Jentzsch

Art Show Coordinator

Wendy Shugar

Art Show Coordinator

Paul Hale

The Mining Vault Co-Host

Sharon Anseth

Facade Wall Sign Painter

✨ Executive Director ✨

Matthew Hewlett

Matthew Hewlett

I got my start at Bohemia Mining Days in 2019 with the Jail Cell Photobooth and helped with the Art Show we hosted that year. Each year since, the Jail Cell Photobooth has been a favorite among the citizens of Cottage Grove. In 2024, I stepped up to lead the Spirit of BMD celebration to ensure the event continued. Now, I am the Executive Director of Spirit of Bohemia Mining Days, a nonprofit dedicated to celebrating Cottage Grove's history, fostering community engagement, and inspiring future leaders through the annual festival and year-round initiatives.