Foundation Executive Director

John Weisner

  • John was raised in Bend and graduated from Bend High School in 1990. John participated in Football, Wrestling and Baseball while at Bend High School. Upon graduation from Oregon State University in 1995, where he was also a 3 year Football letter winner for the Beavers, John started his career in the Heavy – Civil Construction Industry.

    John is currently the President of Coral Construction Company based in Wilsonville, OR. He enjoys hunting, fishing, snowboarding and spending time with his family. He loves coaching youth sports and being able to give back to the community. He is honored to be a part of The Long Blue Line.

Executive Board

Craig Walker

  • Craig was born and raised in Bend. In 1981, Craig accepted a coaching and teaching position at Bend High, where he taught PE and health. He also began his long coaching career at BSH, accepting the head-coaching job in 1988. During his career as head football coach, Craig became one of the most successful and respected high school football coaches in Oregon. Craig was the head coach from 1988 to 2011. He also served as the school’s athletic director from 2009 to 2014.

    Craig Walker’s fingerprints can be found across the entire campus of Bend High. From the athletic facilities, to the classroom, to the culture of the school, his impact has been dynamic, selfless and positive. His greatest gift to the school has been the ability to build coalitions that have connected Bend High with the greater Bend community for the benefit of our school.

Allison Halvorson

  • Allison brings her expertise as an Accountant to the Lava Bear Youth Sports Foundation Staff. Formerly a CPA for Moss Adams, Allison developed her professional practice primarily in Corporate and Tax-Exempt organizations. Having raised two boys who grew up playing sports in youth programs, Allison is grateful to their youth coaches and hometown organizations for helping to nurture and grow her sons’ athletic abilities, team spirit, and life-long love for sports. Allison is proud to lend her expertise to further the Lava Bear Youth Sports mission of Enhancing Opportunities for Future Lava Bears.