Lynn Lashbrook

[15] Lashbrook was chosen for Fort Hays State University's Alumni Achievement Award in 2009.

This group eventually became known as the Oregon Stadium Campaign, a private entity that led Portland's drive for an MLB franchise during the league's relocation of the Montreal Expos.

In 2003, he led the lobbying efforts that resulted in a $150 million construction bill for a new baseball stadium in Portland.

[17] Under his leadership, the group secured legislative action to subsidize a new stadium with ballplayers' payroll taxes.

Due to this campaign, a 25,000-seat stadium in the heart of the city was revitalized rather than torn down and is now home to the Major League Soccer team, Portland Timbers.