Compli Chairman and CEO Ken Thrasher and Wife Marta Thrasher to Be Honored with Simon Benson Award at Gala Featuring Her Majesty, Queen Noor of Jordan.PORTLAND, Ore. -- Portland State University Award Honors 'Oregon's Pioneers of Philanthropy' Compli(R) chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , Ken Thrasher thrasher: see mimic thrush. thrasher Any of 17 species (family Mimidae) of New World songbirds that have a downcurved bill and are noted for noisily foraging on the ground in dense thickets and for loud, varied songs. and his wife, Marta Thrasher, will receive the prestigious Simon Benson Award from Portland State University (PSU PSU - power supply unit ) at a gala on March 1, 2006. The event will feature Her Majesty, Queen Noor of Jordan Queen Noor (Arabic: الملكة نور) (born August 23, 1951 in Washington, D.C.) is the fourth wife and widow of the late King Hussein of Jordan. She was born an American of Syrian, Swedish, Scottish, and English descent. , as the keynote speaker. Also being honored this year with a Simon Benson Award are A. Gary Ames and his wife, Barbara Ames. In its seventh year, the Simon Benson Awards dinner is Portland's premiere philanthropic event celebrating Pacific Northwest residents who are advocates for philanthropy. Named after one of Oregon's philanthropic pioneers, the award recognizes individuals who are visionaries and have generously given time, money, or both to support the lives of generations of Oregonians. About the Philanthropy of Ken and Marta Thrasher Education, children and mentoring, and the arts receive charitable support and countless volunteer hours from Ken, the chairman and CEO of Compli, and Marta, a 1990 alumna of PSU's Graduate School of Education. The Thrashers work tirelessly to raise funds for Albertina Kerr Centers, Friends of the Children, Oregon Coast Aquarium The Oregon Coast Aquarium is an aquarium in Newport, Oregon. , Oregon Mentors, PSU, and other organizations that help young people achieve their full potential. The Thrashers also contributed to the recently completed Portland Art Museum The Portland Art Museum (PAM) in Portland, Oregon, United States, was founded in the last days of 1892, making it the oldest art museum in the Pacific Northwest. Upon completion of the most recent renovations, Portland Art Museum became one of the twenty-five largest art museums in North Building project. Ken serves on the boards of the Children's Institute, Friends of the Children, Leaders Roundtable, Northwest Natural, Oregon Business Council, Oregon Coast Aquarium, Oregon Mentors, and The Portland Art Museum. Ken also serves as the co-chair of PSU's successful $100 million "Building Our Future" comprehensive campaign; serves on the board of the PSU Foundation and the Business Advisory Board; and is past chair of the Oregon State Quality Education Committee. Marta serves on the PSU Advisory Boards of the Food Industry Leadership Center, the Graduate School of Education, and the Graduate School of Social Work. About the 2006 Simon Benson Awards Dinner The event, presented by Wells Fargo and the Maybelle Clark Macdonald Fund, will be held on March 1, 2006 at the Oregon Convention Center The Oregon Convention Center is a convention center in Portland, Oregon. It is located on the east side of the Willamette River in the Lloyd District neighborhood. The Oregon Convention Center is best known for the twin spire towers which provide light into the building's interior. , 777 N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Portland. It will begin at 6:00 p.m. with a reception followed at 7:00 p.m. by dinner, a speech by Her Majesty, Queen Noor of Jordan, and entertainment. Sponsorships, tables, and individual tickets are available to the public. Proceeds from the event benefit the Fund for PSU, which includes scholarship support for students. For more information, visit http://www.pdx.edu/giving/benson_awards.html or call event director Judy Anderson at 503-725-8212. About Compli Privately held Compli is headquartered in Portland, Ore., with sales offices in California, Florida, Georgia, and Texas. For automobile, truck, and RV dealerships, Compli's Dealership Liability Management System (DLMS DLMS Defense Logistics Management System DLMS Digital Library Management System DLMS Device Language Message Specification DLMS Defense Logistics Management Standards DLMS Digital Land Mass System DLMS Delayed Least Mean Squares DLMS Data Link Management System ) controls, tracks and automates regulatory compliance operations within and across dealerships. It is an early warning system that uncovers, reports on, and mitigates liabilities to save dealers money on litigation An action brought in court to enforce a particular right. The act or process of bringing a lawsuit in and of itself; a judicial contest; any dispute. When a person begins a civil lawsuit, the person enters into a process called litigation. , insurance, and overhead. For the latest news and information about Compli, visit www.compli.com. Compli is a registered trademark of Compli. 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