Committees
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.
Cool Desert Nights Committee
Three days of classic car and street rod mania! Richland’s signature summertime event, scheduled for June 23-26, 2016, features hundreds of cars on display, games and activities, parade cruises, family fun, live entertainment, concessions, vendors, and much more. Volunteers are needed to help organize the event as well as to help out during the three days. www.cooldesertnights.com.
Bill Blankingship
Jim Carey
Dave Fetto
Gary Harting
Jerry Hendricks
Dan Hollibaugh
Dennis Hollis
Rick Horne
Bob Jekel
Stan Johnson
Kevin O’Rell
Dan Young
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.
Dean Moody, Chair | Intermountain West Insulation
Toby Bouchey | Windermere Group One
Kyle Cox | Mid-Columbia Library System
Don Karger | Henry’s Restaurant & Catering
Jeff Losey | Home Builders Association
Rick McKinnon | Micki McKinnon Insurance
Jason Mercier | Washington Policy Center
Carol Moser | Benton Franklin Community Health Alliance
Steve Simmons | Country Gentleman Restaurant & Catering
Jarden Ngaruiya | Umpqua Bank
Budget & Finance Committee
Budget & Finance Committee oversees the Chambers' budgetary process by preparing an annual budget for consideration by the Board of Directors and monitoring income and expenses throughout the year.
Khurshed Sharifov, Chair | Century Securities Associates, Inc.
Kevin Sullivan | Sullivan Sullutions
Ron Boninger | Iron Switchback, LLC
Marty Conger | Battelle
Mike McWhorter | PayneWest Insurance
Rene` Vasquez | Ennis Fine Furniture
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.
Tony Umek, Chair
Marty Conger | Battelle
Ron Boninger | Iron Switchback, LLC
Rene' Vasquez | Ennis Fine Furniture
Mike McWhorter | PayneWest Insurance
John Crook | Paragon Corporate Housing
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
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.
Cool Desert Nights Committee
Three days of classic car and street rod mania! Richland’s signature summertime event, scheduled for June 23-26, 2016, features hundreds of cars on display, games and activities, parade cruises, family fun, live entertainment, concessions, vendors, and much more. Volunteers are needed to help organize the event as well as to help out during the three days. www.cooldesertnights.com.
Bill Blankingship
Jim Carey
Dave Fetto
Gary Harting
Jerry Hendricks
Dan Hollibaugh
Dennis Hollis
Rick Horne
Bob Jekel
Stan Johnson
Kevin O’Rell
Dan Young
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.
Dean Moody, Chair | Intermountain West Insulation
Toby Bouchey | Windermere Group One
Kyle Cox | Mid-Columbia Library System
Don Karger | Henry’s Restaurant & Catering
Jeff Losey | Home Builders Association
Rick McKinnon | Micki McKinnon Insurance
Jason Mercier | Washington Policy Center
Carol Moser | Benton Franklin Community Health Alliance
Steve Simmons | Country Gentleman Restaurant & Catering
Jarden Ngaruiya | Umpqua Bank
Budget & Finance Committee
Budget & Finance Committee oversees the Chambers' budgetary process by preparing an annual budget for consideration by the Board of Directors and monitoring income and expenses throughout the year.
Khurshed Sharifov, Chair | Century Securities Associates, Inc.
Kevin Sullivan | Sullivan Sullutions
Ron Boninger | Iron Switchback, LLC
Marty Conger | Battelle
Mike McWhorter | PayneWest Insurance
Rene` Vasquez | Ennis Fine Furniture
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.
Tony Umek, Chair
Marty Conger | Battelle
Ron Boninger | Iron Switchback, LLC
Rene' Vasquez | Ennis Fine Furniture
Mike McWhorter | PayneWest Insurance
John Crook | Paragon Corporate Housing
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
