Val Hoyle

Val Hoyle (born 1964) is a Democratic member of the Oregon House of Representatives representing District 14, which includes West Eugene, Junction City, Cheshire, and Alvadore. She was appointed to the House in August 2009 and has been twice re-elected to serve full terms, in November 2010 and November 2012. She currently serves as Chair of the House Committee on Rules.

Early life and career

Born on Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield, California, Hoyle earned a BA in Political science from Emmanuel College in Boston. Hoyle and her family moved to Lane County, Oregon in about 2000, where she was a parent volunteer at her children's school and joined the education advocacy group Stand for Children. Prior to serving in the Oregon State Legislature, Hoyle worked in sales and marketing for bicycle manufacturers Burley Design and Cane Creek, and served as legislative aide and policy analyst for State Senator Floyd Prozanski. She was also a former Director of the 100% Access Initiative for United Way of Lane County, helping develop affordable and accessible health care options. She served on the board of the Federal District Export Council of Oregon and the Outdoor Industry Women’s Coalition and is a founding member of the Eugene Chamber of Commerce’s International Trade Roundtable.