The Chamber of Commerce is organized, develops and implements an agenda through a committee structure composed of:
President: Aimee Addison
Vice President: Natalie Wade
Secretary: Aaron Zollinger
Treasurer: John Morrison
Asst. Treasurer: Crystal Smith
Past President: Sharon McCoy
Past President: Mandy Cole
Delegate at Large: Sue Middlestadt
Delegate at Large: Irene Corbett
Delegate at Large: Kyle Smith
Delegate at Large: Brian Gardner
Delegate at Large: Dave Furtwangler
The following committees will be coordinated by a chair and co-chair and will report to the Executive Committee and to the full membership:
Membership Committee: Mandy Cole and John Morrison
The Membership Committee is responsible for maintaining and growing the Chamber membership.
Community Liaison: Sharon McCoy
Outreach and communication to local and regional businesses and organizations.
WCMF Liaison: Aimee Addison & Scott McDowell
Develop and market partnership opportunities between local businesses and Willametter Country Music Festival.
AVA Liason: Natalie Wade
Liaison works to combine marketing efforts with the Albany Visitors Association to better promote Brownsville as a destination.
Marketing: Serah Mead
Markets the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce through the Chamber website and business directory as well as promotion of local events.
Welcome Packet: Natalie Wade
Packet is intended for new members with relevant information regarding Chamber affairs and business opportunities.
Event Packet: Laura Meckle
Compiles a list of annual Chamber sponsored events. Please check our events page or email events@historicbrownsville.com for more information on events in Brownsville.
After Hours: Sharon McCoy
Coordinates quarterly business after hours social gatherings.
Facebook: Linda McCormick
Promotes Brownsville and the surrounding community, events, new businesses, etc. through Facebook.
Downtown Baskets: Sharon McCoy
Coordinates fundraising and placement of seasonal downtown flower baskets on light posts.
Job Descriptions: John Morrison
Update and compile job descriptions for Chamber Executive Board.
By Laws: Aaron Zollinger
Annually update and review Chamber of Commerce bylaws.
Event Committees
The Event Committees are responsible for coordinating Chamber-sponsored events and assisting with Chamber-supported events. The Event Committees are chaired by the following individuals:
Carriage Me Back: Joni Nelson
Pioneer Picnic: Leisa Keyser
Picnic Breakfast: Kathleen Swayze
Antique Faire: Joe DeZurney
4th of July Breakfast: Kathleen Swayze
Stand By Me: Linda McCormick
Sweet Treats in the Street: Aimee Addison
Trick or Treat: Aimee Addison
Home for the Holidays: Sue Middlestadt
Citywide Garage Sale: Laura Meckle
