OLCC Chair Dennis Doherty Announces Retirement; Commissioner Alicia Hays Named New Chair
The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission announced the retirement of Chair Dennis Doherty after more than four years of service on the Commission, including nearly three years as Chair. Governor Tina Kotek appointed Commissioner Alicia Hays as the Commission’s new Chair, effective June 24, 2026. According to the OLCC, Hays will lead the agency as it continues modernization efforts, strengthens regulatory oversight, and oversees Oregon’s alcohol and cannabis industries.
Read the full OLCC announcement by clicking here.
View Chair Alicia Hays’ bio by clicking here.