Chris, you asked for a flowchart — and what follows is exactly that. But first, a brief note on why this presentation matters.
I have spent nearly 16 years connected to the Salem Center Mall complex. I know these buildings, these people, and this community deeply. I came to The Forge with everything I had learned — and in a few short months, the tenants of this building made clear what they thought of my work. You saw that yourself at the Cellar 54 opening. What you may not have seen is the full story of how I got here, and why there are forces that have worked against me along the way.
I am not presenting this to cause problems or point fingers. I am presenting this because you deserve the full picture — and because I want to protect my ability to keep doing great work for this building, for these tenants, and for my family.
There are three goals to this conversation: clear my name from an unjust lifetime ban at the mall, protect my position at The Forge, and address some dynamics proactively before they become problems. Thank you for your time.
This story involves many people across several years. Here is everyone you need to know — color coded by their role in this story.
Follow the story from the beginning to the present day.
These dynamics exist within your building's orbit and may affect operations, morale, or trust if left unaddressed.
Sarah lost her job at Salem Center due to the new ownership families — the same families that include Patrick and Kelly. She has expressed strong negative feelings about them privately. As The Forge's property manager, she works in proximity to these same people daily.
The head of mall security delivered a lifetime ban to Joe in a public, deliberate manner with no reason given — standard practice is always to cite a cause. Matt is a personal friend of Miguel Barcio, the employee Joe had removed years earlier. The ban appears personal, not procedural.
Patrick appears to have received only the negative version of Joe's history. He witnessed the unanimous tenant MVP response at Cellar 54 firsthand — which likely raised questions. A conversation that bridges these two pictures of Joe would be beneficial.
Without prompting, tenants consistently thank Joe, praise his work, and advocate for him. He declines to speak negatively about management when tenants bring concerns — instead redirecting professionally. This is the character of the person standing before you.
Joe and Cristen own candy machines in Salem Center Mall. These are a legitimate small business investment. The lifetime ban creates a logistical problem — Joe cannot access his own business on the other side of the skybridge. A resolution would be meaningful.
Joe was directed to be removed from his PM position on his first day back from protected family leave. His replacement refused that order on his behalf. This may represent a violation of Oregon OFLA. It is noted here for context — not as a threat, but as part of the full picture.
This is not a list of demands. These are the outcomes that would allow Joe to do his best work — for you, for this building, and for his family.
"Everyone knows him. He's been keeping all the glue here together. I would like to award Joseph Right the MVP."
I didn't come to The Forge to cause waves. I came because Doug gave me a chance, because this building deserved someone who cared, and because my family needed stability after a very difficult stretch.
In four months, I've earned the trust of every tenant in this building. I've fixed things that weren't in my job description, stayed quiet when I could have stirred things up, and defended people — including Sarah — to others when it would have been easy not to.
I am asking you, Chris, to see the full picture. Not to take sides. Not to create conflict. Just to know the truth — so that the truth has a chance to matter.
Thank you for your time. — Joseph Right