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.
Interested in Local Government Affairs? Send an Email to Miles Thomas Chair, Bryan Cole, McKay Sposito
Erin Braich, Benton Franklin Council of Governments Cindy Goulet, LU LU Craft Bar + Kitchen/3 Eyed Fish Wine Bar Jason Jones, Express Employment Professionals Kate Lampson, Lampson International Lori Lancaster, Benton Franklin Fair & Rodeo Westin "Mick", Minuteman Press Kennewick Bill Pennell, Columbia Research & Education Associates Justin Raffa, Mid-Columbia Mastersingers Bryan Ricker, Schweitzer Engineering Labs Robert Thompson, Vintners Logistics Updated April 13, 2023 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.
Chair, Amy Basche, Hanford Mission Integration Solutions
Chris Rivard, Christopher E. Rivard P.S. Shae Frichette, Frichette Winery Khurshed Sharifov, Charles Schwab Derrick Stricker, StrickerCRE |
Regional Affairs Committee provides leadership and a heightened understanding of opportunities and challenges facing the region.
Paul Carlisle, Executech
Jennifer Cunnington, STCU Karl Dye, TRIDEC Dave Haller, Basin Pacific Insurance + Benefits Lori Mattson, Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce Michael Novakovich, Columbia Industries Taran Patel, A1 Hospitality Group 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, Columbia Basin College Jim Carey, Cruise Holidays Shae Frichette, Frichette Winery Madison Rosenbaum, Mid-Columbia Libraries Bill Shibley, Wheatland Bank Andy Stirling, Numerica Credit Union Kevin Sullivan, Sullivan Sullutions |