The Portland 50

In this week's episode we feature David Nemarnik, CEO of Pacific Coast Fruits, a company founded by his father. Pacific Coast Fruits is a produce distributor that started in the historic Produce Row over four decades ago. David is also the owner and manager of Alloro Vineyards in the Chehalem Mountains.

In this week's episode we feature Rick Bauman, a former state legislator and county commissioner. In 1994, Rick organized the first large-scale American bike tour of Vietnam. Inspired by the view from the Marquam Bridge of the 1980 Mt. St. Helens eruption, Rick started the Portland Bridge Pedal in 1996. By 2007, it was the third largest organized bicycle tour in the world.

In this week's episode we feature Marcus Harvey, a Portland area native. In 2014, Marcus started the @Portland Instagram page that has grown to over 322,000 followers. A few months later he began his iconic brand with two Portland t-shirts. In four years, his Portland Gear brand has partnered with Widmer Brewing, Doernbecher Children's Hospital and the Portland Thorns. Portland Gear is part of the movement to bring baseball to Portland.

In this week's episode we feature Walter Cole, you might know him by his stage name, Darcelle. Walter was born and raised in Portland, and in the 60's bought a tavern that became the Darcelle XV Showplace. He started dressing in drag shortly after he bought the tavern and in 2016 Darcelle was recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the World's Oldest Drag Queen.

In this week's episode we feature Homer Williams, a real estate developer for more than 40 years. Homer was instrumental in the success of the Pearl District and South Waterfront. He's now focusing his time and energy on his non-profit, Harbor of Hope, and is looking to be an integral part in helping to solve our homeless crisis.

In this week's episode we feature Nigel Jaquiss, investigative reporter for Willamette Week for the last 20 years. Nigel has been referred to as the reporter of last resort and in 2005, he and the paper won the Pulitzer Prize for investigative reporting on his work exposing Governor Neil Goldschmidt's abuse of a 14 year old girl.

In this week's episode we feature Tres Shannon and 'Cat Daddy' who started Voodoo Doughnut in 2003 in downtown Portland. They are known for their creative doughnuts, like the now infamous maple bacon doughnut, and operate seven stores and one food cart. And, of course, the world knows that 'good things come in pink boxes'.

In this week's episode we feature Kim Malek, founder and owner of Salt & Straw. She started the small batch, handmade local ice cream company with her cousin, Tyler. Salt & Straw is based out of Portland and there are now 15 shops along the west coast.

In this week's episode we feature former Mayor Bud Clark. As mayor he initiated and led the campaign to build the Oregon Convention Center, and is known for his distinctive cry. Outside of Portland, Bud Clark is best known as the raincoat-wearing model for the "Expose Yourself to Art" poster from 1978.