Meet our Board
The Oregon State KofC Charities Board is represented by five leaders with various professional backgrounds. They are all committed to Charity, all work to encourage support from our Oregon membership of 9,300 Knights, private businesses, corporations and individual donors. Please take a few minutes to read their bio’s. All Board Members would welcome your emails and be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Ray Prom
President, Oregon State KofC Charities
President, Oregon State KofC Charities
Robert Adams
State Deputy and Board Member, Oregon State KofC Charities
Bob has been an active member in the Knights of Columbus since 2003. He is a member of Coos council 1261 and Rev James P Gallagher assembly 1995. He has held multiple offices, including Grand Knight, District Deputy, Faithful Navigator and State Family Director. Prior to being elected into the role of State Deputy, Bob served as the State Treasurer and State Secretary. Bob married his wife Teresa in 2007 and they have been Family of the Year in the State of Oregon and they have raised 8 children.
State Deputy and Board Member, Oregon State KofC Charities
Bob has been an active member in the Knights of Columbus since 2003. He is a member of Coos council 1261 and Rev James P Gallagher assembly 1995. He has held multiple offices, including Grand Knight, District Deputy, Faithful Navigator and State Family Director. Prior to being elected into the role of State Deputy, Bob served as the State Treasurer and State Secretary. Bob married his wife Teresa in 2007 and they have been Family of the Year in the State of Oregon and they have raised 8 children.
Michael Pranger
Secretary, Oregon State KofC Charities
Michael is a 50-Year Honorary Life Member of Council 1634 in Hillsboro, Oregon,
joining the Knights in 1974, the same year he started College at Oregon State University
where he graduated in 1978 with a BS Degree In Automotive Mechanical Engineering.
He retired in 2019 after 40 Years at Daimler Trucks, managing Engineers of Medium & Heavy Duty Vehicles. He married his college sweetheart, Leslie, in 1979 and they have
raised four children and enjoy time with there five grandkids.
He has held the position of Recorder, two different times as Grand Knight, is currently District Deputy 17 in Western Washington County and most recently filled the role of State Treasurer for 2023 thru 2025
Secretary, Oregon State KofC Charities
Michael is a 50-Year Honorary Life Member of Council 1634 in Hillsboro, Oregon,
joining the Knights in 1974, the same year he started College at Oregon State University
where he graduated in 1978 with a BS Degree In Automotive Mechanical Engineering.
He retired in 2019 after 40 Years at Daimler Trucks, managing Engineers of Medium & Heavy Duty Vehicles. He married his college sweetheart, Leslie, in 1979 and they have
raised four children and enjoy time with there five grandkids.
He has held the position of Recorder, two different times as Grand Knight, is currently District Deputy 17 in Western Washington County and most recently filled the role of State Treasurer for 2023 thru 2025
Duane Morris
Treasurer, Oregon State KofC Charities
Duane has been an active member in the Knights of Columbus since 2008. He is a member of Hillsboro council 1634 and St Michael the Archangel Assembly 3219. He has held multiple offices, including Grand Knight, District Deputy, Faithful Navigator, State General Program Director and State Warden He is currently the State Treasurer.
Treasurer, Oregon State KofC Charities
Duane has been an active member in the Knights of Columbus since 2008. He is a member of Hillsboro council 1634 and St Michael the Archangel Assembly 3219. He has held multiple offices, including Grand Knight, District Deputy, Faithful Navigator, State General Program Director and State Warden He is currently the State Treasurer.
Nickolas Guenther
State Advocate and Board Member, Oregon State KofC Charites
Nickolas joined the Knights in February of 2008. Besides being a dedicated husband and father, Nick has held multiple positions in the Knights of Columbus, including Financial Secretary and District Deputy as well as various Chairman/Director Positions in the State such as Habitat for Humanity and Special Olympics, Membership and Council Retention Chairman and Community Director. Nickolas was just elected as State Advocate for the Oregon Knights of Columbus and is a member of Our Lady of the Valley Council 3591 in Tigard Oregon. Look to the sky's as you'll probably find Nick flying Hot Air Balloons.
State Advocate and Board Member, Oregon State KofC Charites
Nickolas joined the Knights in February of 2008. Besides being a dedicated husband and father, Nick has held multiple positions in the Knights of Columbus, including Financial Secretary and District Deputy as well as various Chairman/Director Positions in the State such as Habitat for Humanity and Special Olympics, Membership and Council Retention Chairman and Community Director. Nickolas was just elected as State Advocate for the Oregon Knights of Columbus and is a member of Our Lady of the Valley Council 3591 in Tigard Oregon. Look to the sky's as you'll probably find Nick flying Hot Air Balloons.