Get engaged on the issues most important to you and the business community by participating in Portland Metro Chamber member committees. Committees are open to all members and provide an opportunity for deeper discussion, understanding, and influence in target topics.
The Chamber’s policy commttees are open to all members. Committee participants have the opportunity to review possible policy proposals for feedback and approval, hear presentations from key community partners on their policy priorities, meet with Chamber allies and stakeholders, and present their own policy ideas for consideration.
If you are interested in joining a policy committee please contact the staff lead.
GREC is the Chamber’s preeminent policy committee, accepting and receiving feedback from other committees and formulating policy recommendations for consideration by the Chamber’s Board of Directors.
Chair:
Peter Andrews, Executive Vice President of Brokerage, Melvin Mark Companies
Staff Lead:
Jay Clark, Director, Government Affairs, Portland Metro Chamber
This committee considers public policy proposals related to downtown vibrancy, economic development, and livability.
Chair:
Graciela Cowger, Chief Executive Officer, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt
Staff Lead:
Jay Clark, Director, Government Affairs, Portland Metro Chamber
This committee reviews public policy proposals related to a broad range of local and regional land use and development issues.
Chair:
Allison Reynolds, Partner, Stoel Rives, LLP
Staff Lead:
Jay Clark, Director, Government Affairs, Portland Metro Chamber
This committee evaluates public policy proposals related to transportation topics including freight mobility, transit, infrastructure projects, policies and funding.
Chair:
Page Phillips Strickler, Senior VP, Government Affairs, CFM Advocates
Staff Lead:
Jay Clark, Director, Government Affairs, Portland Metro Chamber
This committee serves as a forum for small business members to hear from and engage with government agencies regarding new programs and policies.
Chair:
TBA
Staff Lead:
Jay Clark, Director, Government Affairs, Portland Metro Chamber
This committee examines public policy proposals related to all levels of education continuum, with a focus on K-12, CTE/STEM, post-secondary, and workforce development.
Chair:
Craig Wilcox, First Vice President – Investment Officer, Financial Advisor, Wells Fargo Advisors
Staff Lead:
Jay Clark, Director, Government Affairs, Portland Metro Chamber
This committee provides feedback on public policy proposals impacting the region’s thriving technology sector.
Chair:
Jennifer Stoll, Executive Vice President, External Affairs, OCHIN
Staff Lead:
Jay Clark, Director, Government Affairs, Portland Metro Chamber
These committees focus on topics outside of policy. Again, participation on these committees is available to all Chamber members.
If you are interested in joining a policy committee please contact the staff lead.
This committee plans and executes an annual PMC event honoring women and companies breaking the glass ceiling.
Chair:
Jessica Getman, President, Brown & Brown Insurance
Staff Lead:
Ashley Odil, Senior Director, Events & Sponsorship, Portland Metro Chamber
This committee provides access to regional media, and serves as a space to share resources. Members should be communications professionals.
Chair:
Liz Fuller, President and CEO, Gard Communications
Staff Lead:
Katie Mongue, Director, Communications, Portland Metro Chamber
This committee supports current and prospective retailers in downtown Portland and engages with elected leaders. Members must be downtown restaurateurs, hoteliers, or retailers.
Chair:
Courtney Posey, Store Manager, Nordstrom
Staff Lead:
Sydney Mead, Director, Downtown Programs, Portland Metro Chamber
Select programs within the Chamber have volunteer committees to provide strategic guidance and support events.
If you are interested in joining a policy committee please contact the staff lead.
The Leadership Portland Alumni Association organizes ongoing networking and educational opportunities for current and former program participants.
Leadership Portland Alumni Association is led by an elected volunteer committee of former program participants.
Chair:
Kyle Baisch, Senior Vice President, Portland Market President, Oregon Pacific Bank
Staff Lead:
Kat Langley-Rohklin, Associate Director of Leadership Programming, Portland Metro Chamber
Programming and events for Emerging Professionals of Portland (EPOP) are designed in collaboration with an elected, volunteer-led leadership committee.
Chair:
Jonathan Whitmore, Development Manager, Youth Villages International
Staff Lead:
Becca McCulloch, Events Coordinator, Portland Metro Chamber