"Everyone benefits when we work together, building strong and equitable economies, healthy communities, and vibrant natural systems.
I specialize in finding common ground among people to enable good policies and programs to move forward.
From programs that help families find a way to afford a new home, to using the affordable housing market to contribute to Oregon’s efforts to restore forest ecosystems, to planning Oregon’s future in a world characterized by drought and wildfire, to building and operating new renewable energy facilities that create good rural jobs, while making our world a better place – I work closely with my clients to establish a strong foundation of support to realize their goals."
- John J. Audley
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JOHN J. AUDLEY CONSULTING solves the critical issues facing clients, both large and small. My unique approach is not only what differentiates, but also what makes us both successful. I provide a broad range of services and solutions to help organizations facilitate change, achieve their vision, and optimize performance and productivity.
UNDERSTANDS NATURAL RESOURCE ECONOMIES & POLITICS
From forest products to irrigation, I understand how Oregon policies impact your ability to responsibly use natural resources to create jobs and strengthen communities
I know how to create programs like these work for people.
DEDICATION TO COMMUNITY WELFARE
Affordable housing, reliable, good-paying jobs, and healthy natural systems are the hallmark of strong communities. For moderate income families, accessing affordable capital to grow a small business or remodel your home sometimes requires policies to give you a leg up – not a free ride.
JOHN J. AUDLEY
Creating a state-wide program to help families replace failed septic systems, providing every underserved Oregon child the chance to get free prescription glasses, securing funding to start a new loan program designed to help first time buyers avoid the high costs of mortgage insurance, finding practical solutions to restoring forest health and promoting better water management, and launching an effort to build affordable homes using Oregon mass timber products, over the past eight years I have been honored to I work closely with my clients to define and realize their goals.
Please click below for a sample of some projects I have worked on, with my historical CV below.
John Audley has dedicated his professional life to finding solutions to natural resource use, promoting equitable and viable economies and communities, and healthy natural systems.
Missouri born and raised, his mother grew up on a farm and his father was a pilot in WW II. John earned a Master’s Degree in Political Science from the University of Arizona, a Master of International Business from the American Graduate School of International Management and Ph.D in political economy from the University of Maryland.
For over twelve years, he was involved in international trade policy development, serving as a member of President Bill Clinton's trade team. Following two years working in Brussels, Belgium, John and his family moved to Oregon in 2005.
He initially specialized on promoting renewable energy, leading Renewable Northwest’s policy advocacy in the Pacific Northwest as well as serving as the State of Oregon’s energy policy and program administrator. His interests in rural economic development has been part of every professional experience here in Oregon. In 2015, to make a more meaningful commitment to economic development he began working as a consultant, specializing on rural economic vitality. More recently, his work has focused on creating a more equitable future for all Oregonians and support for affordable and quality housing for all.
