The Chamber gets things done through a force of volunteers who generously donate their time and talents. Thank you to the Chamber’s valued volunteers who make our progress possible, and their member-firm employers that allow them to contribute their time and talents to the Chamber.
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Local Government Affairs Committee ensures that there is adequate and appropriate monitoring, lobbying and oversight of federal, state, and local legislation and issues that could affect the Chamber and its members. Separately, to make recommendations to the Board of Directors to support or oppose issues which affect the Chamber and its members.
Chair, Jim Arneson, Community First Bank
Bryan Cole, McKay Sposito Cindy Goulet, LU LU Craft Bar + Kitchen/3 Eyed Fish Wine Bar Wendy Higgins, The Lodge at Columbia Point Jessica Holloway, JLH Group Jason Jones, Express Employment Professionals Kate Lampson, Lampson International Lori Lancaster, Benton Franklin Fair & Rodeo Norma Mendoza, Farmers Insurance Westin Mick, Minuteman Press - Kennewick Melissa Nisson, TSP Bake Shop Bill Pennell, Columbia Research & Education Associates Robert Thompson, Vintners Logistics Board Development Committee reviews and makes recommendations about individuals who are qualified and willing to serve on the Board of Directors. It ensures that the Chamber continues to operate smoothly during transitions of elected officers, and presents a slate of officers to the membership.
Chris Rivard, Christopher E. Rivard P.S.
Shae Frichette, Frichette Winery Derrick Stricker, StrickerCRE Khurshed Sharifov, Charles Schwab Steve Simmons, CG Public House & Catering |
Regional Affairs Committee provides leadership and a heightened understanding of opportunities and challenges facing the region.
Chair, Paula Linnen, Battelle
Deborah Barnard, Barnard Griffin Paul Carlisle, elevate Jennifer Cunnington, STCU Karl Dye, TRIDEC Dave Haller, Basin Pacific Insurance + Benefits Grover Hettel, Energy Northwest Lori Mattson, Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce Emily McCann, CLA Michael Novakovich, Visit Tri-Cities Taran Patel, A1 Hospitality Group Chris Rivard, Christopher E. Rivard P.S. Steve Simmons, CG Public House & Catering Brett Spooner, Gravis Law/Co-Founder Fuse SPC Recognition Committee implements strategies to recognize Regional Chamber Members and Volunteers who contribute beyond the usual efforts.
Chair, Judy Bacon, Rollarena Skating Center
Angie Brotherton, Gesa Credit Union Elizabeth Burtner, STCU Jim Carey, Cruise Holidays Cindy Fredrickson, Dream Dinners Shae Frichette, Frichette Winery Dave Lajeunesse, Carbitex Madison Rosenbaum, Mid-Columbia Libraries Bill Shibley, Community First Bank Andy Stirling, Numerica Credit Union Kevin Sullivan, Sullivan Sullutions |