Lora Hawkinson
Board Director
lora.hawkinson@mannmortgage.com
Lora is a business owner and Branch Manager of Mann Mortgage. She’s been able to serve others with the help of loved ones, so is always proud to give back through volunteer work as a Chamber Board Member and Heritage Days Committee member. Lora is especially proud to have lived in Clatskanie since 2004 with her husband and two daughters, raising her family here, and offering her family the experience of small-town living.
Sarah Johnson, President
Customer Relations & Services Manager
Clatskanie PUD
sjohnson@clatskaniepud.com
Sarah is a Columbia County native and has served on the Chamber's Board for 8 years. Community commitment goes beyond her career at the Clatskanie PUD and into many nonprofits, like Keep It Local Columbia County. Her passions include aiding nonprofits with design and project planning for fundraisers and events.
The Clatskanie Chamber of Commerce consists of community leaders in business, industry, government, and non-profits who regularly gather to promote the town of Clatskanie.
Clatskanie Chamber meetings occur on the first Thursday of each month at 12pm PST. General Chamber Meetings are scheduled inside the Colvins Banquet Room, and are currently scheduled for in-person sessions as of April, 2022. The Chamber's Board will continue to monitor COVID-19 and decide whether to continue in-person meetings or revert to Zoom meetings like what were required during the peak of the pandemic. Check back often for updates.
Current chamber board
LAURIE GONZALEZ
Board Director
laurie.gonzalez@summitstructures.com
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Natasha Parvey
Chamber Secretary
natashaparvey@gmail.com
Natasha connects citizens and business owners to the NEXT Renewables Fuels project as Community Coordinator. She under-stands the importance of living-wage jobs and believes in shopping local thanks to her rural upbringing. Using her 15 years in economic development and marketing to serve others, Natasha volunteers for various Chambers, including Rainier's Chamber of Commerce, in which she is President.
2023 Chamber Meeting Dates
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July meeting subject to cancellation due to July 4th
Aug. 3rd @ 12pm at Colvins Banquet Room
Sept. 7th @ 12pm at Colvins Banquet Room
Oct. 5th @ 12pm at Colvins Banquet Room
Nov. 3rd @ 12pm at Colvins Banquet Room
Dec. 7th @ 12pm at Colvins Banquet Room
Debi Smiley
Board Director
debi.smiley@waunafcu.org
Debi has 40 years of financial and business development experience. Her tenured career allowed a deep understanding in the importance of serving others. Debi prioritizes her volunteer efforts while working as Wauna Credit Union’s Chief Operations Officer. She is proud to have served in a number of volunteer and capacities since 1990.
Misty Roberts
Chamber Treasurer
mistyroberts@UmpquaBank.com
Misty’s career in banking started at Clatskanie’s US Bank branch. She moved on to Umpqua Bank 3 years ago, where she works alongside the Chamber’s President, Monica. Having been Treasurer for 2 years, Misty’s call to service didn’t start with the Chamber. She volunteers every holiday season for the Salvation Army as a bellringer and spends her free time meeting the service needs of Turning Point.
SIERRA TRASS
Board Director
sierra@columbiacountyoregon.com
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Sherri Lumijarvi
Board Director
clatskanieflowersnfluff@gmail.com
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NIKOLE YOUNG
Board Director
nyoung@clatskanielibrary.org
Nikole is a visual storyteller with a decade's worth of experience in communications, brand marketing, graphic design, and creative writing. She currently works as a marketer for Portland General Electric. A firm believer in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, Nikole recognizes that she's privileged in having the means to serve others. She is also a member of Columbia County's Planning Commission, the City of Clatskanie's Planning Commission, and the Clatskanie Public Library District's Board of Directors.