Leadership

Mission:

The mission and purpose of the Skamania County Chamber of Commerce is to foster development of a healthy economic community through the support and promotion of businesses, Chamber members and Skamania County, Washington as an exceptional place to visit, live, work and play.

 

 

2013 SKAMANIA COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:  
President: Dale Grams
President-Elect: Donna Buckalew-Ness
Secretary: John Mobley
Treasurer: Debby Tennison
   
EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORS:  
City of Stevenson Monica Masco 
City of North Bonneville Jennifer Stratton-Pies
Skamania County Chris Brong
Port of Skamania County John McSherry
Stevenson-Carson School District Teena McDonald
Wind River Business Association Tony Coates 
North Bonneville Business & Community
Association
Roger Haven
Stevenson Business Association Scott Anderson
   
GENERAL DIRECTORS:  
Greyson Rudd Graphic Design Greyson Rudd
Tennison Accounting Debby Tennison
Money Concepts Gary Rathgeber
Mount Pleasant Iris Farm Dale Grams
Entertainer/Training Consultant Bill Shelton
Individual Member Paul Pearce
A & J Select John Mobley
INSITU Donna Buckalew-Ness
   
CHAMBER STAFF:  
Executive Director Casey Roeder
Administrative Manager Angie Waiss
Visitor Services (seasonal) Theresa Lusty
Visitor Services (seasonal) Mary Burchette
   

 

General Directors are elected to the Board by the general membership to serve a three year term. Each Director may serve two consecutive terms with a required one-year break following the second term. Ex-Officio Directors are appointed by their agency or organization and have voting rights.

 

Executive Committee members are elected at the beginning of each calendar year and serve one year.

 

Chamber Board meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at 11:30 a.m. in the Courthouse Annex meeting room.

 

Goals and Strategic Plan:

 

The Chamber Board of Directors holds an annual retreat and sets the goals for the next year. In 2013, the following items were identified as priorities:

  • Branding of Skamania County with a promotional slogan to be used on the website and in print campaign.
  • Visitor services including the seasonal satellite visitor center at Bridge of the Gods.
  • Countywide event calendar distribution program.
  • Columbia River Gorge Visitors Association leadership - gorgewide regional marketing program.
  • Trade show participation throughout the Pacific Northwest.
  • Update of visitor information kiosks at Bridge of the Gods, Stevenson waterfront and Salmon Falls Park & Ride.
  • Fire & Ice Scenic Loop project.
  • Event coordination.

 



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