The Chamber gets things done through a force of active volunteers who generously donate their time and talents. Put your Chamber membership to work – be involved in a committee! The Chamber has a committee to fit your profession, business or personal interest.

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.

Government Affairs Committee

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. 

The Government Affairs Committee is currently under reconstruction.

Board Development Committee

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.

Khurshed Sharifov, Chair | Charles Schwab
Tony Umek | AKU Enterprises
Derrick Stricker | Stricker CRE
​Ron Boninger | Stillmore, LLC
Steve Simmons, CG Public House & Catering

Recognition Committee

Recognition Committee implements strategies to recognize Regional Chamber Members and Volunteers who contribute beyond the usual efforts.

Judy Bacon, Chair | Rollarena Skating Center  
Bill Shibley | Harvest Fresh Produce, Inc.
Sheri Strong | Smooth Moves
Andy Stirling | Numerica Credit Union
Angie Brotherton | Gesa Credit Union
Jim Carey | Cruise Holiday
Kevin Sullivan | Sullivan Sullutions

Regional Affairs Committee

Regional Affairs Committee provides leadership and a heightened understanding of opportunities and challenges facing the region.

Gregg McConnell, Chair | Tri-City Herald (retired)
David Lippes, Vice Chair | Carbitex
Carl Adrian | TRIDEC
Khris Beyer | Real Centric Solutions
Ron Boninger | Stillmore, LLC
Paul Carlisle | elevate
Kedrich Jackson | American Tax Consultants
Paula Linnen | Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Dave McCormack | Dade Moeller
Lori Mattson | Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce
Michael Novakovich | Visit Tri-Cities
Mike Schwenk | Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (retired)
Steve Simmons | CG Public House & Catering
Brett Spooner | Gravis Law/Co-Founder Fuse SPC
Derrick Stricker | Stricker CRE
Bob Tippett | Tippett Company