GOLDEN TICKET WINNER:
DR. LISA AVERY - LBCC
Background:
"Lisa Avery began as Linn-Benton Community College President in summer 2020. She has worked in higher education for 25 years, spending 10 years as a full-time instructor before moving to administration. Originally from LaPorte, Indiana, Lisa is a firstgeneration college graduate. No offense to Indiana, but she loves living in Oregon, especially the Willamette Valley. Lisa and her family reside in Millersburg, and spend their free time at Talking Waters, Ankeny National Wildlife Refuge, and various food trucks and wineries around Albany. Lisa’s daughters attend Timber Ridge Middle School (Go Titans!) and Oregon State University (Go Beavs!). Lisa is a huge sports fan and loves attending LBCC Athletics events (Go Roadrunners!)."
Biggest Issue Facing Albany:
"Right now a lot of Albany residents are struggling with higher costs of housing and other commodities. A good reminder: LBCC has great programs that can be done flexibly and lead to a better-paying job. A couple of examples are Non-Destructive Testing (starting salaries above $60,000 for this 2-year program) and Medical Coding/Billing Specialist (the job demand is high for this program, which is only 9 months long). Our Degree Partnership Program with Oregon State University is going strong, and students who take their general education classes at LBCC save money, have smaller classes, and finish their degrees quickly."
Business Marketing Niche:
"LBCC is a major player in the economic development of Albany and the region. The college provides Education for All, offering classes, programs and enrichment experiences for residents of all ages. We also help connect businesses with well-trained employees, keeping the local economy in great shape."
Community Involvement:
"At LBCC, we see ourselves as the community’s college. For us, a major point of pride is how many of our community’s leaders attended LB. Accordingly, a shout-out goes to former Roadrunners such as Fire Chief Shane Wooton, Rep. Shelly Boshart-Davis, Judge Rachel Kittson-MaQatish, and MANY others who got their educational start at LBCC. We’re proud to serve Albany and help grow the talent for local industry to flourish."
Benjamin Bourne Santiam Christian School
Hannah Dempsy South Albany High School
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Miles Wilson West Albany High School
April Membership Forum Luncheon
with Andy Gardner
Superintendent, GAPS
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April 26th 11:30am Linn County Expo Center
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About Andy Gardner:
Greater Albany Public Schools welcomed Andy Gardner as Superintendent on July 1, 2022 Gardner was hired after an extensive, six-month search process which was spearheaded by a community interview team
As a lifelong Oregonian from John Day, Gardner began his education career in North Santiam School District (NSSD) before joining GAPS From 2010 to 2022, he served as the Superintendent of North Santiam, which encompasses Stayton, Sublimity, Lyons, and Mehama Prior to serving as Superintendent of NSSD, he was the Principal of Stayton Middle School (2007-10) and of Sublimity School (2002-07)
Gardner is a distinguished education leader and has served on several state-level educational workgroups including with the Confederation of Oregon School Administrators (COSA) Vision and Policy Committee (2012-2017); COSA Superintendent Executive Council Member (2018-2021); Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) Executive Board Member (2012-2018) and President (2016). Additionally, he served on the Marion-Polk Early Learning Hub Board and the Willamette Promise Advisory Board, which worked to expand college credit opportunities at the high school level.
His journey into education began when he graduated from Western Oregon University (WOU) in 1989 with a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education. In 1995, he received his Master’s in American History, also from WOU.
Gardner’s wife, Amber, works at the Willamette ESD focused on early learning. She spent many years teaching kindergarten in North Santiam. The couple has two sons attending college. He enjoys spending time in his hometown of John Day, where his family owns Gardner Enterprises, a beverage distributorship. His hobbies include reading history, fly fishing, golf, home projects, and traveling with his family.
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Board Officers
Chair: Stacie Wyss-Schoenborn (Central Willamette Credit Union)
Immediate Past Chair: Jon Kloor (Consumers Power Inc.)
Chair-Elect: Jennifer Stanaway (Samaritan Albany General Hospital)
Vice Chairs: Kristal Dufour (AAsum-Dufour Funeral Home), Brent Stutzman (Stutzman Services)
Treasurer: Cameron Howell (Citizens Bank)
Board Members
Abel Condrea (Edward Jones), Alex Patterson (Rhodes Warden Insurance), Andy Villeneuve (ATI), Brian Dietrich (Parr Lumber), Brian Oare (Oare & Associates Realty), Cordell Post (Post Law Firm), Grant Cyrus (Target Distribution, Joe Folds (Oregon Freeze Dry), Joel Kinman (Bravo Group), John Andersen (Boys & Girls Club of Albany), John Pascone (AMEDC), Lori McKinnon (Coastal), Mike Sykes (Mike’s Heating & A/C), Roger Nyquist (Lake Shore Lanes), Sarah Steen (Amerititle)
Committee Chairs
Ambassadors: Janet Steele (President)
Golf Tournament: Dick Perdue (Retired)
Emerging Leaders: Jorden Parrish (Program and Event Manager)
Finance: Cameron Howell (Citizens Bank)
Governmental Affairs Chair: Jon Kloor (Consumers Power)
Greeters Facilitators: Greg Bolton (Landmark
Professional), Peggy Burris (Albany Historic Carousel and Museum), Abel Condrea (Edward Jones), Mr. G Nassar (G & Jenny Insurance), Don McBride (SMI Property Management)
Women In Business: Janet Steele (President)
Youth Job Fair: Jorden Parrish (Program and Event Manager)
Chamber Staff
Janet Steele - President
Jorden Parrish - Program and Event Manager
Justen Noll - Office Manager
Jim Snyder - Membership Development Manager
8:15am
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2022–2023 Officers and Directors The Chamber Network is published monthly by the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce. P.O. Box 548, Albany, OR 97321 541-926-1517 - info@albanychamber.com albanychamber.com @AlbanyORChamber @albanyorchamber
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Ribbon Cutting @ The Banks
- Executive Committee
for interactive, small group networking and to learn about a Come for interactive, small group networking and to learn about a Chamber member Thursdays at 8:15am, members attend for free Chamber member Thursdays at 8:15am, members attend for free Interested in hosting or have questions? in hosting or have questions? Contact Jorden at 541-926-1517 or email Contact Jorden at 541-926-1517 or email jjparrish@albanychamber.com parrish@albanychamber com April 6th April 6th Bonaventure of Albany Bonaventure of Albany 420 Geri St. 420 Geri St. 97321 97321 April 20th April 20th South Pacific Auto Sales South Pacific Auto Sales at South Pacific Powersports at South Pacific Powersports 5040 Pacific Blvd SW #2 97321 5040 Pacific Blvd SW #2 97321 April 13th April 13th ABC House ABC House 228 SW 5th Ave. 97321 228 SW 5th Ave. 97321 April 27th April 27th Mennonite Village Mennonite Village Lakeside Center off of Columbus St. Lakeside Center off of Columbus St. 2180 54th Street SE 97322 2180 54th Street SE 97322 Tuesday , April 25th 8:00am - Leadership Albany Thursday, April 13th 8:15am - Greeters Wednesday, April 5th 11:30am - Emerging Leaders Thursday, April 20th 8:00am - Greeters Friday, April 21st Office Closed - Annual Board Retreat Thursday, April 27th 8:00am - Greeters Wednesday, April 26th 11:30am - Forum Luncheon Pg. 9 Friday, April 28th 10:00am - Ribbon Cutting Maven Design @ Chamber Office
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