Chamber Spotlight - Jody O'Connor, PTAC Counselor

Name:  Jody O’Connor
Company Name: Washington Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)
Title:  PTAC Counselor
Years at Company:  6 Months

What are three things you use at work every day? 
A sense of humor, my cute desk lamp, and hand lotion

What was your first job? 
Gift shop in a hospital

Where is your hometown? 
Beautiful Ashland, Oregon

How do you spend your free time? 
Sitting on the porch at my cabin in Southern Oregon, looking out at the meadow, watching the elk and eagles enjoy their safe space

What are three words that best describe you? 
Honest, approachable, and trustworthy

What did you want to become as kid? 
A pilot

Where is your favorite place to travel? 
I love to visit the ocean beaches – so relaxing!

How long have you lived in the Tri-Cities?
12 years

What is your favorite movie? 
Yentl (I’m a huge Barbra Streisand fan)

How do you define success? 
A life lived for others is a life worthwhile – I like to go to sleep at night knowing that I’ve helped someone that day

What excites you the most about the direction of the Tri-City Regional Chamber? 
We have so many wonderful programs and strong collaborative relationships with businesses throughout the community, including myTRI 2030 Initiative – this is very important because working together brings about positive change for all involved.