May 2016 - Experience Anacortes

MAY 2016
819 Commercial Avenue
Anacortes, WA 98221
360.293.7911
info@anacortes.org
www.anacortes.org
THE ANACORTES COMMUNICATOR
The Newsletter of the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce
calendar
Tuesday, May 3
Retail Trades Meeting
Chamber Office
8:30am
Tuesday, May 3
Marine Trades Division Meeting
Chamber Office
10:00am
Wednesday, May 4
3:30pm
Marketing & Promotions Division Meeting
Chamber Office
Wednesday, May 4
5:30pm
Waterfront Festival Poster Unveiling
Trident Seafood Corporation
Thursday, May 5
Ambassador Meeting
Chamber Office
11:45am
Monday, May 9
4:30pm
Re-Feather Your Nest Ribbon Cutting
909 Commercial Ave
Tuesday, May 10
Membership Division Meeting
Chamber Office
4:00pm
Wednesday, May 11
2:30pm
Economic & Development Division
Chamber Office
Thursday, May 12
Chamber Luncheon
Majestic Inn & Spa Ballroom
11:30am
Friday, May 13
Finance/Executive Meeting
Chamber Office
10:30am
Tuesday, May 17
Board Meeting
Anacortes School District
Wednesday, May 25
4:30pm
Skagit Guided Adventures Ribbon Cutting
Washington Park
9:00am
cornerstone members
Puget Sound
Refinery
TESORO
chamber luncheon
Please join us on May 12th at the Majestic Inn & Spa Ballroom for a
networking luncheon and presentation from Tony Salas of the Economic
Development Alliance of Skagit County. When it comes to attending events the
activity that causes the greatest anxiety for the greatest number of people is
what to say after you’ve said hello. Tony Salas of EDASC will be covering his
Eight Rules of Business Networking that will help you make the most of the
limited time you have at chamber functions, networking groups, service clubs,
or civic committees. Networking, it’s not just for extroverts anymore!
After Tony’s presentation we will have a “speed dating” networking
opportunity to expand your connections in the chamber community. Gather
your marketing materials and business cards, sharpen up your one minute elevator speech, and get
ready to tell everyone what it is that you do best.
This luncheon is sponsored by Quantum Construction.
A family-owned construction company established in 1984,
Quantum Construction has a long history of successful
projects in northwest Washington. They are founded on
the principles of quality, dependability and safety. Their
services include commercial projects such as banks, restaurants and office buildings, industrial
projects, and custom residential. No matter what the size of the construction project is, Quantum will
work diligently to give their clients personal attention, providing the highest quality building, on time
and at a reasonable price.
The lunch will take place in the Majestic Inn & Spa Ballroom, 419 Commercial Avenue, from
11:30am to 1:00pm. Please RSVP and pay online or in the chamber office to receive the $15
luncheon rate. Payment at the door at the time of the luncheon will be $18. Please bring a gift
for a giveaway!
business after hours & ribbon cutting
3:30pm
Thursday, May 19
5:30pm
Business After Hours/Ribbon Cutting
Peoples Bank
Tuesday, May 31
Visitor Center Volunteer Meeting
Chamber Office
Volume 26 / Issue 05
Join Peoples Bank on Thursday, May 19th for
the ribbon cutting and grand opening of their new
full-service branch in Anacortes. The new branch,
managed by Marge Milnor, offers drive-up banking,
safe-deposit boxes, small business loans, commercial
loans, merchant services and mortgage lending.
Peoples Bank is a locally owned and operated, independent community bank with 25 branches
located throughout Washington, including five Skagit County locations. The staff enjoys being a part
of the community and contributing to organizations and events such as the Anacortes Arts Festival,
Skagit County Community Action Agency and the Anacortes Family Center.
Stop by the new branch, located at 1218 Commercial Avenue (on the west side of Commercial),
for the Business After Hours on Thursday, May 19th, 5:30 – 7:30 pm. Enjoy an evening of drinks,
appetizers and celebration, and don’t forget to bring a gift for the raffle! For more information contact
the branch at (360) 588-0153. Please RSVP online.
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a message from the president
As I sit down to write this month’s piece, I’m
watching the sun rise from the island of St Martin.
Although I’m able to take a week off to try and
find a small piece of tranquility, I can’t help but to
take note of the business side of making paradise.
It takes more than sand, and sun, and surf. That
can be found in many places. It’s the people that
make a destination truly desirable. This place
has it. From the friendly smiles to the pleasant
greetings and common courtesy, it’s the people
that make you feel good and want to come back.
How do they do it? How do they consistently
put a smile on their face and place the guests
feelings above all else? I think it comes from a
true caring for everyone they meet. No gimmicks,
no sales, no hidden agenda. A ‘from the heart’
desire to ensure your needs and comforts are met
so you can have the experience of a lifetime. And
you know what? It’s contagious!
The owner of our villa, who lives stateside,
has two full time staff, Sicily and Sylvester. They
are amazing! They are taken care of very well by
the owner, because he knows they are the front
representation
for his property
and he counts on
them for its care.
They are very hard
workers, they do
a fantastic job, but
more importantly,
they provide a
personal level of
service through
their upbeat,
happy and genuine ‘care for the guest’ mentality
that can only come from the heart. Not once did I
think about how much I paid, but when can I get
back and experience this again.
I think if we spent less time worrying
about the brick and mortar framework of our
businesses and spent more time building personal
relationships, our businesses success will fall into
place on its own.
—Chris Long
Jolly Mon Charters
Anacortes in Bloom
We are promoting an Anacortes in Bloom
contest this year, encouraging businesses
throughout Anacortes to enhance our
beautification efforts with the use of flowers.
Whether you have flowers in the ground or
displays in containers in front of your business,
we want to celebrate your commitment to
making Anacortes beautiful and inviting.
In the hopes of enjoying a vibrant spring and
summer, a team will evaluate displays the
week after Oyster Run on the following criteria:
•Effective use of color including texture/foliage
•Sense of design, personality
•Plant health and maintenance
•Year-round interest
•Interesting and creative architectural features
Contact the chamber for more information,
360-293-7911.
meet your board
Mary LaFleur
Coming
to Anacortes
every year on
her family boat
as a kid, Mary
LaFleur looked
forward to
stopping at one
of her favorite
little towns.
The thought
of feasting
on fresh
Dungeness
Crab caught in your front yard was amazing to
little Mary. She moved her first boat here in
1987 and has been a marina tenant ever since.
Mary was finally able to move her home and
business to Anacortes in 2013.
LaFleur started her career in 1986 with
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Farmers Insurance Group where she was owner
of LaFleur Insurance Agency. Realizing that
being a captive agent was not what she wanted
for herself, or her clients, Mary started ALT
Insurance Group with a partner in 2009. Since
then she has worked with over 30 carriers.
ALT Insurance Group is an all-lines agency,
insuring yachts, boats, autos, homes, RVs, and
businesses. With her passion for boating, Mary
has become a specialist in marine insurance.
One of her favorite quotes, is that she will save
you enough on your auto and home insurance to
fill your boat with fuel.
Other passions include volunteering for
various groups in her communities such
as Hospice, Children's Home Society of
Tacoma, Anacortes Marine Trades Association,
and the Port of Anacortes Marina Advisory
Committee. Mary is passionate about bringing
the workers in the marine trades together to
promote Anacortes as a unique resource in the
Northwest for all things marine related.
A T
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F R A M E M A K E R
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420 Commercial Ave. • Anacortes • 360-293-6938 • www.scottmilo.com
Waterfront Festival Poster Unveiling at Trident Seafoods Corp
Get ready for the big reveal as the 27th
Annual Waterfront Festival poster is unveiled on
Wednesday, May 4th at Trident Seafoods, 1400
4th Street, 5:30–7:00PM. Please register online.
Trident generously opens their doors to the
chamber every year, and clears their dry goods
storage area to make room for this festive
event! Trident provides Gere-a-Deli with some
of their most delectable products from the sea
and Gere-a-Deli creates a spread that is simply
amazing. Hosted bar presented by Rockfish
Grill/AnacortesBrewery/H2O serving their handcrafted beers and San Juan Vineyards pouring
their locally made wine.
This is the official event to honor all of the
sponsors who underwrite the two-day Anacortes
Waterfront Festival and gives everyone a special
preview of this year’s poster.
Trident is proud to be an integral partner
in the Anacortes community and is committed
to the growth of Anacortes. The company is
dedicated to providing quality jobs with 250
full-time benefited employees and 75 contracted
seasonal employees. “From the Source to the
Plate” is not simply the company motto, but a
statement embedded with pride, dedication,
hard work and drive to continue the company’s
success. Trident’s value-added processing
facility in Anacortes opened in 1989 and
produces an ever-increasing selection of readyto-prepare seafood items for U.S. food service
and retail distribution.
Since 1981, Gere-a-Deli has remained a
family-owned and operated business. Owner
Laurie Gere along with her son Phil are proud of
their friendly staff, original nostalgic décor and
traditional family recipes made from scratch
daily - it’s a preferred destination for locals
and our island guests for lunch. Gere-a-Deli
is also recognized for its exceptional catering
consistently delivering
simple, yet elegant food
make from the highest
quality ingredients.
The Anacortes Brewery,
founded in 1994, is the
10th oldest brewery in
the state and brews over
30 different styles every year. Owners, Allen
Rhoades and Rick Star opened the Rockfish
Grill, an Anacortes favorite, in 2000 as a family
restaurant. In 2012, H2O opened featuring an
innovative menu, unique craft cocktails and a
dance floor. Both the Rockfish and H2O have
developed a reputation for great live music
featuring top regional and national talent every
week.
San Juan Vineyards was founded in 1996.
Yvonne Swanberg has been operating San Juan
Vineyards since 2002, and now is the sole owner.
They are the only commercial operating vineyard
and winery on San Juan Island. They are very
proud of their two varietals: Madeleine Angevine
and Siegerrebe, the estate varietals of San Juan
Vineyards. Their wines have won numerous
awards including double gold medals in the
Washington Wine Competition.
leadership skagit scholarship
The
Anacortes
Chamber of
Commerce
is committed
to promoting
effective leadership in our community. As such,
the chamber board has elected to once again
offer a scholarship to Leadership Skagit for one
of its members. Each annual class forms in
September and then continues for the next nine
months, promoting leadership, networking skills
and giving back to our community. Scholarship
procedures are as follows:
• The chamber will cover the annual tuition
cost to the Leadership Skagit program out of
its general fund. Completed applications are
due to the chamber by June 10.
• All chamber members and their employees
are eligible to apply for the scholarship.
• In accepting the scholarship, the recipient
agrees to complete the program, should they
fail to do so, they agree to return funding to
the chamber. Additionally, the scholarship
recipient will agree to remain in the
community for two (2) years after completion;
should they leave the community during that
time the recipient agrees to return on half
(1/2) of the funding to the chamber.
• Graduates will be invited to a chamber
board meeting to share their experience.
The Annual Community Celebration
June 3rd 2016
Starting at 6:00pm
� Hors d’oeuvres & Drinks on the Pier
� Community Presentations
� Quick’n Dirty Boat Building Judgeship Auction
� Beautifully Prepared Dinner by Gere-a-Deli
� Dance to the Music of D.J. Mike Jenkins
Applications and additional information are
available through the chamber office - or email
Stephanie at shamilton@anacortes.org.
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Since the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce acts as the DMO (Destination Marketing Organization),
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ribbbon cutting
Vagabond Food Truck
Congratulations to owners Mike and Lori Hayes on the opening and new location of Vagabond
Food Truck at Cap Sante Marina, 11th and Q Avenue. They hosted a fun ribbon cutting on April 20th.
Pictured here from left to right are, chamber and community members, Past President Karin Baldwin,
owners Lori and Mike Hayes, chamber staff, and family and friends.
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ambassador profile
Shaunna Marrs
Shaunna moved to Anacortes in 2012 to
live with her now husband Jeff Marrs. She
instantly fell in love with the community and
all that it had to offer. After nine years in
banking with Whidbey Island Bank, Shaunna
began working at Peoples Bank in early 2014.
She is currently the Relationship Manager.
Shaunna is active with the Fidalgo Rotary
as well as an active member and board
director of the Swinomish Yacht Club. In her
spare time, Shaunna enjoys spending time
with her family and friends out boating in the
San Juan Islands. When not on the water, she
enjoys spending time with her husband and
step children Jacob and Brenna.
As an avid supporter of this wonderful
community and all that it has to offer, Shaunna
is proud to serve as an ambassador for the
Anacortes Chamber of Commerce.
Did you know that members can use
the chamber boardroom free of charge?
The space seats up to 20 people and has
electronic connections for your presentation
needs. Call 293-7911 to see if the room is
available for your next meeting or seminar!
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2016 Anacortes Spring Wine Festival
The Anacortes Chamber of Commerce
would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to
everyone who made the 2016 Spring Wine
Festival a success. We had 30 wineries from
across Washington State here in our seaside
town to pour tastings of our state’s superb
wine offerings to the close to 1,000 guests in
attendance.
The winemaker’s dinner on Friday evening
at Frida’s Gourmet Mexican with Spoiled Dog
Winery kicked off a weekend of activites in
Anacortes. Live music across downtown on
Saturday night gave festival guests great
entertainment to enjoy after the event at the
Brown Lantern, Frida’s Gourmet Mexican, H2O,
and the Rockfish. We want to thank everyone
who helped plan these extra events and thank
the caterers that served at the festival, 5th
Street Bistro, Dad’s Diner, Frida’s Gourmet
Mexican, Gere-a-Deli, The Rockfish Grill & H2O,
Swinomish Casino & Lodge, Taylor Shellfish,
and Vivi’s Kitchen.
We also want to thank our sponsors whose
support provides the means to put together
this festival that benefits our community:
Tesoro Refining and Marketing Company,
Academy Mortgage Corporation, Anacortes
American, Colleen Craig with Windemere Real
Estate, RE/MAX Gateway, Shell Puget Sound
Refinery, Swinomish Casino & Lodge, TCC
Verizon–Cellular Connections, Trident Seafoods,
Birch Equipment, Barrett Financial, Heritage
Bank, Island Rentals and Supply, Peoples Bank,
The Apothecary Spa, Fidalgo Bay Resort, Scott
Milo Gallery, Steve & Linda Wilhoit, and TriCounty Recycling.
We were able to invest in a larger layout,
add a new VIP area,
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and promote the festival to potential guests in
surrounding counties.
Fifty percent of the guests to the festival
this year came from outside of Skagit County,
28% of guests to the festival stayed in paid
accomodations on Saturday night after the
event, and 90% of guests that responded
to our survey had a positive experience at
the festival. We have heard from chamber
members that these visitors were out shopping
and dining in our local businesses throughout
the weekend. This promotion of commerce is
one of major reasons we put on the festival,
so it is great to know it is working!
Finally to the volunteers who
helped leading up to and through
the event, thank you for all of
your hard work. We look
forward to seeing everyone
again next year, as we continue
this great community event!
2016 Anacortes Waterfront Festival
The 27th Annual Anacortes Waterfront Festival is a month away at the
beautiful Cap Sante Marina. All of your longtime Waterfront Festival favorites
will be back this year along some exciting new attractions. Make it a full
weekend by attending the Waterfront Festival Kick-Off dinner on June 3rd
hosted by the Port of Anacortes. At the festival you can explore custom classic
cars, take a free boat ride with the Anacortes Yacht Club, build memories in the
children’s boat making area with the Fidalgo Rotary, and cheer on the Quick
and Dirty Boat Demonstration. The Milk Carton Derby will be back again this
year, so be sure to start collecting your milk cartons at home. Visit the festival
website at anacortes.org for more details about all of these events.
This year the festival will have longer hours so you can dance to the Chris Eger Band on
Saturday night and Rabbit Wilde on Sunday. The third Annual Community Plaza Dance in honor
of Anacortes’s maritime heritage will also take place at the Depot Arts Center from 7-9pm on
Saturday evening. We want to thank our community sponsors that help to make this free, family
event possible.
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new members
ANACORTES DOCKERS TOASTMASTERS CLUB
807 Commercial Ave (Upstairs at Village Pizza)
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-9395
www.anacortesdockers.toastmastersclubs.org
Mark Lundsten
mlundsten@gmail.com
At their weekly meetings, they provide a safe
and structured venue to practice speaking,
listening and running an efficient meeting.
Meetings are held every Tuesday at noon.
CASCADE RESOURCES AND CONSULTING
1004 Commercial Ave, Unit #362
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 630-3884
www. cascade-resources.com
Stuart Ehrenreich
stuart.ehrenreich@cascade-resources.com
Providing consulting services to assist primary
industries in carbon sourcing analysis and
strategies.
INTERPRETING TECHNOLOGY
203 E Fairhaven Ave
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 419-5555
www. interpretingtech.com
Adrian Santangelo
sales@interpretingtech.com
Providing quality technology services that
sustain businesses of all sizes. Managed
services, data security, data recovery,
networking and new computer sales & service.
NORTH SOUND PEST SOLUTIONS
12375 Reservation Rd Suite A
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 320-3616 or (360) 488-2108
Bill Robards
bill@simplyyards.com
Anacortes owned and operated pest solutions
company. Specializing in crawling and flying
insects and rodent control for commercial or
residential property.
WADDELL & REED INC
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 770-5754
Charles Yousling
ccyousling@gmail.com
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2016 Ambassadors
Taylor Bannister—Boys & Girls Club
Jessica Cantrell—RE/MAX Gateway
Barry Harter—Central Payment Corporation
Rich Heidecker—Youth Dynamics
Brenden Jones—Key Bank
Sarah Jurkovich—Washington Federal
Shaunna Marrs—People's Bank
Dan Maul—Classic Style & Company
Catherine Mers—Windermere Real Estate
Leslie Powell—Lighthouse Memory Care
Bill Robards—North Sound Pest Solutions
Cathy Rockwell—Cathy’s Accounting and Bookkeeping Service LLC
Therese Rudzis—Individual member
Veronica Spencer—Take Shape For Life
Tricia Sharp—Anacortes Candle Company
Carla Schipper—Unique Romance Travel & Destination Weddings
Mary Staley—Marketing WITH Mary
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Anacortes Lions Club
Anacortes Property Management
Anacortes Schools Foundation
Anacortes Sister Cities Association
Anacortes U-Save Auto Rental
An-O-Chords Chapter of the Barbershop Har
Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism
Cathy's Accounting and Bookkeeping Service
Discovery Inn
Fidalgo DanceWorks
Highliner Charters
Island Adventures, Inc.
Kiwanis Shop, The
Manpower
Micro AeroDynamics, Inc.
Petersen, Karen @ John L. Scott Real Esta
San Juan Airlines
Shotwell, Art
Sierra Microproducts, Inc.
Skagit Publishing/The Argus/Courier Times
Sound Events
Sunrise Inn Villas and Suites
Surety Pest Control
United Way of Skagit County
thanks...
Thank you to the Kiwanis Sunrisers for
sponsoring our April Luncheon, to Fidalgo
Bay Resort for hosting us, and to John
Sternlicht from EDASC on an informative
talk. Thanks also to the following
businesses and individuals for bringing a
giveaway prize.
• Academy Mortgage Corporation
• Anacortes Dockers Toastmasters Club
• Bella Ve Permanent Make Up & Healing Arts
• Express Employment Professionals
• Fidalgo Bay Resort
• Fidalgo Living - Best Version Media
• Jennings Chiropractic, Inc, P.S.
• Key Bank
• Kiwanis Sunrisers
• Papa Murphy’s Take n’ Bake Pizza
• Salon Rouge Spa
• Starbucks Coffee Company
• Simply Yards Landscape and Design
Thank you to RE/MAX Gateway and Umpqua
Bank for hosting our April Business After
Hours, complete with delicious spread from
Gere-a-Deli and tastings from Deception
Distilling. Thanks also to the following
businesses and individuals for bringing a
giveaway prize.
• Anacortes Dockers Toastmasters Club
• Anacortes Oil & Vinegar
• Bella Ve Permanent Makeup & Healing Arts
• Classic Style & Company, llc
• Deception Distilling
• Land Title and Escrow
• Lil' Tugs Childrens Boutique
• Mount Vernon Carpet One
• Papa Murphy’s Take n’ Bake Pizza
• Peoples Bank
• Portalis, llc
• RE/MAX Gateway
• Umpqua Bank
• Unique Romance Travel & Destination
Weddings
• Washington Federal
• Youth Dynamics Anacortes
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Anacortes Welcomes the ISSA National Regatta to Town
Anacortes will be hosting the
Interscholastic Sailing Association (ISSA)
national regatta on May 27-29, known as
the Baker’s Cup. Previously the regatta
has been held in the cities of Chicago and
Annapolis. This will be the first time that
the Anacortes Yacht Club will host a national
high school regatta here on Fidalgo Island.
To qualify for participation in the
national regatta, each of the 12 divisions of
the ISSA hold district regattas. Anacortes
is hosting the Northwest District Regatta
on May 20-22 and we can expect about 130
participants for the district regatta. The 12
teams that win their district will arrive in
Anacortes on Friday, May 27.
The Bakers Cup competition will be held on
Saturday and Sunday entailing two long days
of competitive sailing in Flying Junior dinghies.
With the umpires, coaches, officials and team
members, we can expect 155 individuals (not
including family members). Please be sure to
welcome these guests to our town in May.
Economic Development Association Of Skagit County Expands
The Economic Development Association of Skagit County (EDASC) is proud to announce that three new highly skilled, experienced and credentialed
professionals have joined their team, dedicated to strengthening the economy of Skagit County to the benefit of all residents.
Jennifer
Brookes is the
Director of Finance
and Administration.
Jennifer is a CPA
who earned her
BBA in Accounting
from Gonzaga
University has
returned to this
area after many
years working in
banking and wealth
management in Massachusetts and Rhode
Island. She has held a number of positions in
accounting, including business manager, fiscal
technician, senior accountant, and ultimately
Finance Director. Most of her career was with
Citizens Financial Group (Citizens Bank) in
corporate accounting, consumer banking, and
wealth management. She occupied successively
more responsible positions and helped upgrade
and improve many corporate systems and
procedures. Jennifer brings strong skills in
financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting and
analysis. She is happy to be back in Washington
close to family.
Sean Connell
is the Director
of Business
Recruitment,
and brings more
than fifteen years
of experience
in economic
development,
international
trade, and public
policy to the
position. He served
most recently as the Director of Trade and
Economic Development for Snohomish
County, working closely with county agencies,
local municipalities and others in economic
development, including outreach to international
investment and trade prospects. Sean, who
holds a BA with high honors in East Asian
Studies from Wesleyan University (CT) and an
MA in International Affairs from The George
Washington University (DC), also studied at
Doshisha University in Kyoto, Japan.
Sean, who has deep family roots in the
north Puget Sound region, particularly enjoys
hiking and biking in Skagit County.
Andrew Miller
is the Director of
Business Retention
and Expansion and
a proud Skagit
native. After
active duty in the
Air Force, Andrew
served as an officer
in the Washington
Air National Guard,
focusing on
counter-drug and
counter-terrorism activities. His skills center on
risk management, critical thinking and strategic
management, and he has taught graduate level
courses in these fields.
Along the way, Andrew earned Master’s
degrees in Security Strategy (Naval
Postgraduate School) and Organizational
Leadership (Gonzaga University) before earning
his MBA (Pacific Lutheran University) and Juris
Doctor (Seattle University School of Law),
he has worked in the areas of international
business and business continuity and resiliency.
As you can see, EDASC has assembled a high-powered team of consummate professionals, all focused on expanding economic opportunity for our
county, cities and towns, and all our residents. Please welcome these new team members, whom you will meet at upcoming meetings and events in the
community.
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PRESIDENT
Chris Long Jolly Mon Charters
PRESIDENT ELECT
Brian Johnson Anacortes Construction Services
TREASURER
Nancy Dalton Gateway Bed and Breakfast
B OA R D M E M B E R AT L A R G E
Dennis Richards Island Hospital
PA S T P R E S I D E N T
Karin Baldwin Quantum Construction
Board of Directors
Patti Anderson Williams & Nulle
Barbara Atterberry Bob’s Chowder Bar & BBQ Salmon
Colleen Craig Windermere Real Estate
Cory Ertel Shell Puget Sound Refinery
Mayor Laurie Gere City of Anacortes
Matt Gill Tesoro Refining & Marketing Company
Duane Knapp Pearl Buttons
Mary LaFleur ALT Insurance
Rob Mellish Heritage Bank
Jeff Pleet Edward Jones
Chris Terrell How It Works
Mark Wenzel Anacortes School District #103
Peter Whiting Northwest Yachts
Allen Workman John L. Scott
Dan Worra Port of Anacortes
Chamber Staff
Stephanie Hamilton Executive Director
Sandy Swartos Visitor Information & Operations Director
Laura Hartner Events & Communications Director
Amanda Hubik Marketing & Promotions Director
Kristi Daniels & Crystal Johnson Licensing Sub-Agents
Photography by Steve Berentson