About
MVA Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging (DEIB):
MV Advancements’ first core value is We are People, People because we are a company that values All* people. We know how important the sense of belonging is at home, at work, and at play because we see how life-changing real belonging is, every day through our work. We strive to create a culture where everyone can be their authentic self and feel like they belong. Our mission, from the beginning, has been to make MVA and our community a place of true inclusion for those we support, and our staff. Everyone wins when we celebrate our differences and abilities.
*All – All is an important word at MVA. We know the importance of recognizing historically marginalized groups and using the word ALL is our way of not leaving anyone off the list. We truly want people to feel like they are valued and belong at MVA.
Our History
For more than 50 years, we’ve assisted adults with disabilities through our innovative approaches and caring responsive staff which allows us to serve hundreds of people through an ever-evolving set of services. In our Employment Services, we match business needs with individuals’ strengths and capacities, resulting in a long-term win-win for both the employer and the employee. In Residential and Community Inclusion Services, we support individuals to meet and exceed their own personal goals of growth and development so they can live their best life.
MV Advancements is governed by a dedicated group of community members, business leaders, and educators. The board’s vision is to continue to honor the intentions of founder and pioneer Margaret Reavis Larsen.
The Board of Directors meet monthly, and Board seats are up for renewal every three years.
Officers
President
Dave Haugeberg
Haugeberg, Rueter, Gowell,
Fredricks, & Higgins PC
Vice President
Scott Larsen
Retired, Larsen Motor Co
Treasurer
Robert Laughlin
Laughlin-Cartrell, Inc.
Secretary
Lu Ann Anderson
Lu Ann Anderson Consulting
Board of Directors
Chris Browne
Retired, Chris Browne Insurance
Sue Huwaldt
Nurse
Dean Klaus
Dean Klaus Properties
Diana Lett
Eyrie Vineyards
Janet Sasaki, Advisor & Operations Manager at Headwater Investments
Rose Lorenzen
Retired, City of McMinnville
Pam Lum
Lum’s Buick GMC
Luella Fritz McKenzie
Retired Educator
Jordan Beanblossom Communications & Outreach Manager, Adec, Inc.
Carol McLeod
Founding Member of Springbrook Place
Tony Meeker
Meeker Consulting
Dave Morgan
Director of Manufacturing, Adec, Inc.
Tom Neal
Retired Director, WOU Physical Plant
Adam Garvin
Owner of Garvin Auto Spa
Ron Noble, Retired Chief of Police MAC, Oregon State Representative
Honorary Directors
Claudia Huwaldt
Jere Jackson
Barbara Kauer
Donn Williams
Historic Photos
Margaret Reavis-Larsen – Our Founder
Founded in 1966 by Margaret Reavis Larsen as Mid-Valley Workshop, our primary focus was job-training. Under Margaret’s guidance, care and leadership Mid-Valley Workshop expanded its services to include housing and community activity programs. In 1993 the organization was renamed Mid-Valley Rehabilitation to reflect this breadth of services.
Today we are MV Advancements, and we continue to provide supportive environments and programs for people with disabilities. Together, we strive to create life-long fulfillment and growth.
I always valued Margaret’s grace and integrity and her willingness to do the right thing.
She was a giver.
HISTORICAL TIMELINE