Ellie (6 year old female, 90% wolf) at Wolf Haven International. Photo by Shanna Paxton Photography.
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CONTACT THE CHAMBER 809 Legion Way SE Olympia, WA 98507 360-357-3362 info@thurstonchamber.com thurstonchamber.com
Community Thrives When We Build, Serve and Lead Together
by David Schaffert, President/CEO, Thurston County Chamber
November brings a season of gratitude—and a powerful reminder that our community thrives when we build, serve, and lead together.
At this month’s Forum & Non-Profit EXPO (November 12 at Saint Martin’s University), we’ll explore the vital role of board service in shaping stronger organizations and communities. Nationally recognized nonprofit expert Jeffrey R. Wilcox, CFRE, will share insights on how engaged leadership and governance can fuel impact and resilience across sectors. Before the luncheon program, connect with dozens of local nonprofits doing meaningful work right here in Thurston County.
We also shine a light on programs and people investing in long-term community success. In “Building Futures,” we take you inside South Puget Sound Community College’s new Residential Construction Academy, a partnership between SPSCC, Olympia Master Builders Foundation, and United Way of Thurston County that’s laying the groundwork for workforce opportunity and economic mobility.
In “The Great Timber Debate,” we examine the complex intersection of forest conservation and community revenue—and what Washington’s evolving timber policies mean for schools, public services, and sustainable forest management.
Then, journey into the wild with “Wolf Haven International: Globally Recognized Conservation and Education.” Learn how this Tenino-based sanctuary is leading global preservation efforts while remaining deeply rooted in local partnerships and education.
Finally, in “Investing in People and Community,” meet Joseph Lanham, former Chamber Board Chair and co-founder of the Hampton Lanham Group of Power Five Financial & Partners. Lanham reflects on leadership, legacy, and why helping others succeed is the ultimate return on investment.
This month’s stories remind us that stewardship—whether through board service, workforce training, or mentorship—is how we sustain a thriving Thurston County.
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Visit thurstonchamber.com/events or scan the QR code for more info about all upcoming Thurston Chamber events.
Join our host, The Bus Stop at 107 7th Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98501 on Thursday, November 6, at 5:30 p.m. for a special Thurston Young Professionals Networking Event. Enjoy bites and beverages as you expand your network! All are welcome – feel free to invite other 20 to 30-year olds so they can expand their networks! Thurston Young Professionals is sponsored by KGY Media Group and The MultiCare Foundation.
Join our Business After Hours host Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess at 111 21st Ave SW, Olympia, WA 98501 on Thursday, November 20 at 5:30 p.m. for mingling and networking with other business professionals, a door prize business card drawing, beverages and appetizers. Business After Hours is a great opportunity to expand your network, and it is proudly sponsored by ROXY 94.5
Join business leaders, educators, and community members on Wednesday, November 12, 11:00am1:00pm at the Norman Worthington Center at Saint Martin's University, 5300 Pacific Ave SE, Lacey 98503 for a November Forum on Creating Impactful Boards for Thriving Communities, featuring keynote speaker Jeffrey R. Wilcox. An EXPO showcasing non-profit organizations will precede the event. Register at ThurstonChamber.com
Don't miss Chamber Orientation at 809 Legion Way SE, Olympia, WA 98501 on Friday, November 7 at 11:30 a.m. Sponsored by Peak Credit Union, and featuring lunch by Budd Bay Café.
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IN THIS ISSUE
Wolf Haven Int’l p. 6
Locally treasured and globally recognized, Wolf Haven has combined sanctuary, conservation and education to protect wolves since 1982.
Construction Academy Offers Job Opportunities p. 11
A new local partnership offers career-building opportunities in residential construction.
Executive Profile: Hampton Lanham Group p. 14
Q&A with former Chamber Board Chair, Joseph Lanham about a new partnership with John Hampton.
The Timber Debate p. 16 Commissioner of Public Lands, Dave Upthegrove aims to find balance between community revenue and forest conservation.
Caught in the Lens p. 20
Keep up with the latest Chamber happenings and see all of the great smiles that make up our membership!
Wolf Haven International: Globally
Recognized Conservation and Education
Since 1982, Wolf Haven International has combined sanctuary, conservation and education to protect and preserve wolves. This 501(c)(3) nonprofit welcomes families, school groups, and visitors from near and far to learn about these iconic and deeply admired animals.
Executive Director Geoff Willard moved to Washington in 2022 specifically to join the Wolf Haven team. With more than 20 years in the conservation field, Willard appreciates how deeply “enmeshed in the community” the organization is. He finds great joy in working with these remarkable animals, sharing their significance, and witnessing the lasting educational impact Wolf Haven has on families and visitors alike.
“When I tell locals I’m with Wolf Haven,” says Willard, “most admit they’ve only visited on school field trips. I’m super glad they have that positive memory, but I always encourage them to come see how we’ve grown and evolved over the years; we’re a real gem in the community.”
Wolf Haven is a 2024 Outstanding Sanctuary Award winner from the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries. They’re the only wolf sanctuary in the world to gain that achievement.
This represents decades of hard work and research to benefit the many canids in their care. “Here, humans are visitors but the sanctuary is first and foremost for the wolves,” says Willard. “Our activities used to be more oriented to people and entertainment, but we’ve really shifted more and more focus on the wellbeing of the animals. We’re not a zoo; we’re a sanctuary and care for two distinct populations of wolves.”
The first are rescued wolves who had been raised in captivity as black-market pets, wolf-dog hybrids, or those otherwise incapable of living in the wild. When confiscated by or surrendered to the authorities, such animals are typically either euthanized or rescued by sanctuaries. At Wolf Haven, “they can live in dignity, as wolves, for the rest of their lives,” says Willard.
The other population is more wild—these wolves are candidates for eventual release, where they can
Left to right: Evan Skytte, Irina Osechinskaya, Heather Hilf, Kelley McKee, Geoff Willard by Kathryn Millhorn • Photos by Shanna Paxton Photography
Six year old female, Ellie is 90% wolf.
live freely in the wilderness and support recovery of wild populations. They reside in remote parts of the sanctuary and are part of a federal endangered species program managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Wolf Haven participates in the conservation of both American red wolves and Mexican gray wolves. Just last year, one of their males was released in North Carolina and has already fathered two litters—sixteen healthy pups in total, and a huge success for the most endangered canid species in the world.
Willard and the Wolf Haven team greatly appreciate the networking and programming opportunities offered by the Chamber of Commerce and other civic supporters.
“This is an amazing county,” he says, “and we’re fortunate to have been founded here. Wolf Haven thrives with community partnerships from businesses, nonprofits,
“Here, humans are visitors but the sanctuary is first and foremost for the wolves... We’re not a zoo; we’re a sanctuary and care for two distinct populations of wolves.”
–Geoff Willard
school groups, foundations, and volunteers.”
A few key community partners include Evergreen Veterinary Hospital, Summit Fence, Walrath Landscape Supply, Colvin Ranch, Olympia Computer, the Olympia Garden Club, Community Foundation of South Puget Sound, regional tribal governments, Thurston Conservation District, Center for Natural Lands Management, the town of Tenino, and local stores like Browser's Booksellers, Radiance, Orca Books, and Rainy Day Records who have featured their publications for sale.
The public can support Wolf Haven through direct giving, sponsoring your favorite wolf, grants, memberships, offering volunteer hours, or even donations of fresh roadkill and unused portions of hunted animals. Questions about meat donations can be directed to JudahJ@wolfhaven.org or by calling 360.264.4695 x226.
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To visit Wolf Haven, advance online reservations are required. The sanctuary offers six smallgroup tours each weekend, year-round—except during April and May. Tours are available on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays in the warmer months, and on Saturdays and Sundays during the winter.
Visitors can also explore the 36acre Mima Mound Patrick Vance Dunn Memorial Prairie, a stunning protected site with a walking path open from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday in summer, and from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday during winter months. Prairie visitors are asked to check in and out at the Wolf Haven Visitor Center.
Keep an eye out for Wolf Haven’s ongoing capital campaign to build a state-of-the-art Treehouse Learning Center for kids, as well as its annual spring auction and fundraiser at Great Wolf Lodge in March 2026—where else? The event will feature keynote speaker Diane Boyd, a renowned wolf biologist and researcher. Ticket and sponsorship information will be announced soon.
So, the next time you’re craving a meaningful Pacific Northwest adventure, plan a trip to Wolf Haven. Bring the whole family and experience the beauty, majesty, and enduring spirit of the wolves that have long called our region home.
9-year old male Mexican wolf, Hodari. His official designation within the SAFE program is M1458.
“At the heart of everything we do is mobilizing the community to action so all people can thrive...
...when people are healthy, well-educated, and financially secure, children, families, and our entire community flourish.”
— Chris Wells
BUILDING FUTURES
SPSCC’s Residential Construction Academy Lays the Groundwork for Opportunity
by Kathryn Millhorn
Every successful project starts with a strong foundation—especially when that project builds homes and careers for the next generation. That’s exactly what’s happening through the Residential Construction Academy at South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC), a partnership with Olympia Master Builders (OMB) Foundation, and United Way of Thurston County (UWTC).
Filling the Workforce Gap
The Academy officially launched on June 30, 2025, and is already training its second cohort of students eager to enter the residential construction industry. The program combines classroom learning with on-the-job training, offering instruction in safety, construction math, carpentry, and green building concepts—all taught by industry professionals. “We’ve tried for years to develop programs like this,” says Angela White, OMB’s Executive Officer. “Our industry desperately needs new, fresh people as current workers age out or move into management roles. This time, United Way did a lot of the heavy lifting to make it work, and SPSCC took care of the logistics so we didn’t have to start from scratch.”
The curriculum, certified by the Home Builder’s Institute, was customized after OMB surveyed members to identify the most in-demand skills. OMB provides instructors—both current and former members—along with financial support and student recruitment assistance.
The Power of Partnership
While OMB brought industry expertise, Chris Wells, Executive Director of United Way of Thurston County, connected the effort to United Way’s broader mission.“This project came out of our Education to Financial Stability Task Force, which began in 2019,” says Wells. “It’s part of our focus on systems change— addressing root causes of poverty by creating real, sustainable opportunities.”
The Task Force helped launch the Career and Resource Navigator Program, which places dedicated navigators in every Thurston County high school. “They work directly with students and families to identify postgraduation plans and connect them to resources,” Wells explains. “We also saw a need for pathways into high-demand, living-wage careers that don’t necessarily require a college degree—like construction.”
To meet that need, the program’s partners fund scholarships for students pursuing construction careers and connect graduates with employers ready to hire.
From High School to High Demand
Wells says programs like this are essential in a state that ranks 48th in the nation for FAFSA completion. “When students don’t pursue education or training beyond high school, it can mean almost a million dollars less in lifetime earnings,” she notes. “It’s imperative that every student knows their options and feels supported in pursuing the path that fits them best.”
At its core, United Way’s work centers on health, youth opportunity, and financial stability. “When people are healthy, educated, and financially secure,” Wells says, “children, families, and our entire community thrive.
Laying the Groundwork for Generations
For White, Wells, and the many partners involved, the Academy represents more than a training program—it’s a blueprint for collaboration.
“This has been a labor of love that Chris really pulled together and made happen,” White says. “It’s proof of what’s possible when business and community come together.”
If you or someone you know could benefit from SPSCC’s Residential Construction Academy, email nrubadue@spscc.edu for more information. Businesses looking to hire Academy graduates can reach staff@omb.org for details about upcoming recruitment opportunities.
Because when communities invest in strong foundations—for homes, careers, or futures—everyone stands a little taller.
BY THE NUMBERS
• 2 Cohorts Trained in the first year of the Residential Construction Academy
• $1 million — Estimated lifetime earnings gap between those with and without postsecondary training
• 3 Powerhouse Partners: OMB Foundation, UWTC, and SPSCC
• 48th — Washington’s national rank for FAFSA completion
• 100% focus on local students and local industry needs
Investing in People and Community
A conversation with Joseph Lanham,
Partner, Financial Advisor, Hampton Lanham Group of Power Five Financial & Partners
Q: You spent many years in the banking industry before launching your own financial advisory business. What inspired that transition, and how have your experiences in both roles shaped your approach to leadership and client service?
John Hampton and I worked together at a large bank, where we learned what worked well and what could be improved by being more nimble and accessible. When I started in banking, I focused on commercial lending and planning for small businesses in Alaska, working with dealerships, commercial fishing operators, grocery stores, hotels, and nonprofits.
That experience gave me the privilege of seeing the world through my clients’ eyes. Partnering with business owners allowed me to learn from them and witness how their success created jobs, generated wealth, and strengthened communities. While profit is often seen as a measure of efficiency, I discovered that most business owners are also motivated by a desire to do good for their employees and neighbors.
As I advanced into managing larger districts, I found it harder to make a tangible difference. Everything became more transactional and less relationship-based. That realization inspired us to build something different: a financial advisory firm that offers access to both traditional and alternative investments, but with greater responsiveness and independence.
By creating an advisor-owned brokerage, we can offer institutional-scale pricing at lower entry points, remove unnecessary layers, and provide clients with flexible tools to reach their goals. Our open-source platform, developed with &Partners, lets us choose the best programs across the industry without bias toward any single brand. This approach helps us serve clients quickly, cost-effectively, and transparently.
Everything we do is guided by five core values developed with our Power Five Group:
• Faith: We strive to honor God in all our actions, thoughts, and words.
• Integrity: We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards.
• Teamwork: Collaboration and encouragement help us achieve more together.
• Excellence in Service: Clients are at the center of everything we do.
• Community Service: We actively seek ways to give back and make a positive impact.
Q: You’ve served the Thurston County Chamber in several leadership roles, including Board Chair. What have you learned through your time with the Chamber, and how has that experience influenced your view of our local business community?
I’ve been involved with chambers of commerce my entire professional life. Within my first week of moving to Thurston County in 2014, I stopped by the Chamber to find out how I could get involved. I’ve always believed that the people who make the greatest impact—not necessarily those with the most power—are found there.
Business and nonprofit leaders have some of the deepest investments in our communities. They devote time not only to their own success but to creating places where people can live, work, and thrive. When you attend local business meetings, you quickly see that most of these leaders operate with a sense of mission.
John (left) and Joseph (right) of Hampton Lanham Group Photography by Shanna Paxton Photography.
"Within my first week of moving to Thurston County in 2014, I stopped by the Chamber to find out how I could get involved. I’ve always believed that the people who make the greatest impact—not necessarily those with the most power—are found there."
Chamber members are advocates for their communities. They partner with nonprofits, faith-based groups, and schools to expand opportunities and create better outcomes for everyone. In my experience, these collaborations often generate more lasting social good than many government programs. Financial wellness improves mental and physical health, strengthens families, boosts educational success, and builds resilience.
Through my work with the Chamber, I’ve met countless members who prove that doing good and doing well are not mutually exclusive.
Q: You’ve remained deeply invested in Thurston County, both professionally and personally. What drives your commitment to this community, and why is giving back important to you?
I’ve gained so much from the leadership and development opportunities the Chamber has provided that I feel compelled to give back. But it’s about more than gratitude. When we help other businesses and individuals succeed, we create stronger communities—and that benefits everyone. Even among competitors, sharing knowledge strengthens the entire sector.
Generosity and gratitude are powerful motivators and reliable measures of long-term success. If you’ve experienced the collaboration and shared purpose this community offers, you can’t help but feel committed to it.
If we’re going to spend our lives applying our skills here, the
question becomes: what legacy will remain? For me, it’s about improving outcomes for the people I’ve had the privilege to work alongside.
Time moves fast, and the work we do takes too much of it to be just about income. It has to mean something more.
Q: When you’re not working or volunteering, how do you like to spend your time?
I love spending time with my wife, Trisha, and catching up with our adult children who are in college. I also stay active in several volunteer roles that mean a great deal to me. Along with the Chamber, I serve on the Olympic Benefits Trust, the Providence Swedish Community Board, the Mountain View Church Board, and as Treasurer for the Washington Pacific District. I’m also a Trustee and Resource Allocation Chair for Northwest Nazarene University.
Outside of work, I enjoy being outdoors and training dogs through several retriever clubs. I serve as Property Officer for the South Bay Hunt Club and love tinkering with old cars— especially the ones I still drive.
I used to play a lot of basketball, but these days it’s mostly CrossFit when I can fit it in, along with everything else that keeps me moving.
Additionally, John is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys camping, fishing, and hunting. He also loves working on cars and hosting friends and family. John is married to Stephanie, and together they have an adult daughter who is currently attending university.
The Great Timber Debate: Balancing Forest Conservation and Community Revenue
The Issue
Under the leadership of Commissioner of Public Lands
Dave Upthegrove, the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) manages roughly 3 million acres of state trust lands, including 1.8 million acres in the Common School Trust that generate non-tax revenue to support K–12 construction, county services, and local taxing districts.
In 2025, Commissioner Upthegrove announced a “pause” on timber harvests in older, structurally complex forests, a move intended to protect mature ecosystems while re-evaluating sustainable forest management policies.
This decision has sparked significant debate across Washington, particularly in Thurston and Mason counties, where local governments and schools heavily rely on timber revenue.
The Case Against the Timber Pause
Local governments and timber-industry advocates argue the pause and new rules from the Forest Practices Board and Department of Ecology have stifled economic activity and deprived taxing districts of critical non-tax revenue.
In Thurston County alone, approximately $4.4 million in revenue is currently held up due to paused timber sales, including:
• $1.2 million for the Olympia School District
• $870,577 for the Tumwater School District
• $832,707 for county general fund and road services
• $166,018 for Medic One emergency response
• $119,642 for Timberland Regional Library
Mason County faces a similar $2.8 million shortfall. Critics call the pause politically motivated and not science-based. “State and county trust lands provide over 22 percent of Washington’s timber supply—a vital source of wood that supports local mills, jobs, affordable housing, and carbon-storing wood products,” said Cindy Mitchell, Senior Director of Public Affairs for the Washington Forest Protection Association.
“Halting state and county timber sales undermines the infrastructure that keeps Washington’s forest economy— and the public benefits it provides—working.”
AFRC President Travis Joseph added: “Removing these acres from sustainable harvest will mean less revenue
for schools, fire districts, hospitals, and libraries that depend on trust-land funds, and fewer family-wage jobs in Washington’s forest sector. … This immediate set-aside represents an estimated $300 million loss in revenues for trust-land beneficiaries and a $1 billion hit to Washington’s forest-products sector.” He urged legislators to scrutinize the policy and push for the release of stalled timber sales so “beneficiaries and the forest sector can begin to recover from months of lost revenue.”
The Case for the Timber Pause
Commissioner Upthegrove maintains the pause was a temporary, science-based reset to improve forest data and strengthen collaboration. Of the 24 paused sales, 20 have since resumed; three in the Elwha River watershed remain on hold pending an ecosystem study, and a fourth in Kitsap County is paused at the county’s request for possible conservation purchase.
In August 2025, Upthegrove approved preservation of 77,000 acres while allowing harvests on 29,000 acres, calling it a “sweet spot” that balances environmental responsibility and fiscal stability. “These lands don’t belong to industry. They belong to we, the people,” he told TVW’s Inside Olympia.
SOURCES
Public Policy Report (Thurston County Chamber of Commerce, Mar 2024) Public Policy Report 03-13-2025
Timber Pause Impact on Thurston County (Aug 2025) Timber Pause Impact on Thurston
He noted that more than 90 percent of DNR timberlands remain open to harvest and that private lands supply about 70 percent of Washington’s wood, disputing claims of widespread economic harm. Upthegrove said his department will seek legislative authority in 2026 to enter carbon-credit and ecosystemservice markets, creating new revenue streams to complement timber sales. He also urged lawmakers to restore wildfire-prevention funding, cut nearly in half since 2021, warning that without it “we’ll see more fires and bigger fires.”
Finding Common Ground
Both sides agree on one thing: Washington’s forests are central to the state’s environmental and economic future. Industry and local governments emphasize the need for reliable timber revenue to fund schools and public services, while DNR and environmental advocates call for adaptive management and diversified funding through carbon markets.
For communities in Thurston and Mason Counties, the debate is no longer just about trees—it’s about how to sustain jobs, schools, and environmental health in a changing climate.
Timber Pause Impact on Mason County (Aug 2025) Timber Pause Impact on Mason
Seattle Times: “Why the Plan to Set Aside
77,000 Acres Won’t Help WA” (Aug 28, 2025) SeattleTimesOpEd 77000AcresSetA
Inside Olympia, TVW Interview with Dave Upthegrove (October 2025)
Spotlight on Nonprofit Leadership, Creating Impactful Boards for Thriving Communities, and Nonprofit EXPO
headline Chamber's November Forum
The Thurston County Chamber invites community members to its November Forum on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Saint Martin's University’s Norman Worthington Center.
This special event will begin with a Non-Profit EXPO from 11:00 am to noon, providing attendees the opportunity to connect with local nonprofit organizations, explore services, and build relationships that strengthen community impact.
Following the EXPO, the program will feature keynote speaker Jeffrey R. Wilcox, CFRE, President and Chief Mission Advancement Officer of Interim Executives Academy (formerly Third Sector Company).
Wilcox is a nationally recognized nonprofit leader, grant-maker, and entrepreneur with decades of experience in executive leadership, fundraising, and nonprofit advancement. He has supported more than 900 nonprofits across the U.S. and Canada, guiding organizations through succession planning, interim
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
JEFFREY R. WILCOX
leadership, and governance strategies. He is also the founder of Interim Executives Academy, which has trained nearly 1,000 leaders in strategic transitional leadership.
At the November Forum, Wilcox will share insights on:
• How strong, engaged boards lead to strong nonprofits and thriving organizations
• The evolving role of nonprofit boards
• Board service as an act of leadership and community stewardship
• What makes an effective board member
• How board service can strengthen professional growth, organizational health, and community resilience
"Board service is not only governance - it's an investment in the future of our community," said David Schaffert, Thurston Chamber President/CEO. “This forum is designed to engage seasoned leaders, young professionals, and those ready to step into service.”
Who: Thurston County Chamber of Commerce
What: November Forum & Non-Profit EXPO
When: Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 11 am - 1 pm
Where: Saint Martin's University Norman Worthington Center, 5000 Abbey Way SE, Lacey, WA 98503
To reserve your seat, register online at thurstonchamber.com or call 360-357-3362.
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