Hall of Achievement

Heather Davis is the chief executive officer of the Portland Timbers, overseeing all business and operational aspects of the club and Providence Park. Appointed in January 2023, she is the first woman in club history to hold the position and one of the highest-ranking female sports executives in Oregon. A fourth-generation Oregonian, Davis joined the Timbers in 2022 as general counsel after nine years at the NFL league office, where she led international operations and major event legal work. Her career also includes senior roles in law, government, and politics, including positions in the Clinton White House and U.S. Senate.

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A graduate of the SOJC master’s in journalism program, Tom Hager (1953–2021) was an acclaimed science writer and the best-selling author of twelve books on health, medicine, and scientific discovery. A prodigious researcher, he wrote more than 100 articles for popular, medical, and trade magazines. At UO, he edited the Oregon Quarterly magazine for a decade and served as the UO's director of communications and marketing before revitalizing and directing the University of Oregon Press. A fourth-generation Oregonian with a master’s degree in medical microbiology and immunology, Tom brought science to life for audiences around the world through lectures and media appearances.

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Mike Donahue (1946–2023) was a trusted voice in Portland television news for more than four decades, spending his entire broadcast career at KOIN-TV. Joining the station in 1968 at just 22, Donahue reported on major events, from the eruption of Mount St. Helens to environmental milestones, and he anchored some of the city’s most-watched newscasts. Known for his steady presence, journalistic integrity, and genuine kindness, he became a familiar and beloved figure to countless Oregonians. After retiring in 2012, Donahue continued serving his community through his church and work with Providence Health & Services, leaving a lasting impact on colleagues and viewers alike.

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Shirley Hancock is an Emmy-nominated, award-winning journalist with more than 25 years of broadcasting and reporting experience. She anchored Portland’s KOIN-TV evening newscasts for two decades alongside Mike Donahue, earning recognition from the Associated Press, the Society of Professional Journalists, and the Oregon Broadcasters’ Association. Her reporting has spanned pivotal moments in Oregon history, from the Rajneesh commune’s political ambitions to the eruption of Mount St. Helens. In addition to her TV career, Hancock has worked as a public relations strategist, business content writer, and freelance journalist, with bylines in regional and national outlets.

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