Keith L. Cubic is the Planning Director for Douglas County, Oregon.  He is an active participant in statewide planning issues related to Oregon’s land use planning program.  Keith has been an advocate for rural lands management and planning throughout his career. 

Keith is President of the Association of Oregon County Planning Directors (AOCPD) for 2006 and has served twice before as AOCPD President. Keith was twice the President of the National Association of County Planners (NACP) and currently serves on their Board of Directors. He is a charter member of the American Planning Association (APA) and in 2005 Keith received the Oregon Chapter APA Distinguished Leadership by a Professional Planner award. His local program has received special recognition for its customer service focus and he has spoken at National APA conferences on how to achieve effective planning programs. Keith is a graduate of Portland State University and has continued his education and professional development through postgraduate studies at the University of Oregon and numerous workshops and seminars.

Keith believes Aone of the greatest gifts you can give someone is a foundation for the future and to implement that belief promotes professional development for planners including leading workshops on leadership, customer service and The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.

Keith served as an elected member of the Roseburg School Board for 18 years. He is a Certified High School and College Soccer Referee, and a youth sports coach. Keith is also Chairman of the Douglas First District Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Eagle Board of Review. He received one of scouting's highest awards the Silver Beaver Award for distinguished service to youth in 2000. Keith and his wife, Barbara, have three children (two grown and one at Oregon State University) and three grandchildren.