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2013 Chamber of Commerce Organization

The Chamber of Commerce is organized, develops and implements an agenda through a committee structure composed of:

Executive Committee:

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

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