Feature: Pat McDonnell
Longtime Vancouver city manager moves on
Vancouver city manager Pat McDonnell announced he had submitted his letter of resignation to the Mayor and City Council, effective Nov. 1.
McDonnell, who was appointed Vancouver's city manager in September 2000, said he will pursue a new career in the private sector as senior director of site services for SEH America.
"Although I will no longer be city manager, Vancouver will remain my home," he said. "I look forward to doing what I can to continue to build a strong and vibrant community."
Before his appointment as Vancouver's city manager, McDonnell had served as deputy city manager since March 1998. Prior to that, McDonnell had served as Clark County administrator, appointed in February 1991, and assistant Clark County administrator, appointed in June 1987.
"I have deep respect for Pat McDonnell and for what he has accomplished during a decade as Vancouver's city manager," said Vancouver mayor Tim Leavitt. "We are a better community because of his commitment, passion and drive for excellence."
Sherri McMillan
At a recent international fitness conference held in Toronto, Sherri McMillan was awarded the prestigious International Fitness Presenter of the year award, recognizing fitness professionals who emulate outstanding leadership skills.
McMillan, a Vancouver resident, oversees the day-to-day operations of her two fitness and training studios, Northwest Personal Training and Northwest Women's Fitness Club in downtown Vancouver and Northeast Portland.
"Sherri McMillan is a huge success because she is passionate about what she does and is 100% committed to helping others." said Maureen Hagan, education director of the conference.
Dan Foster
Dan Foster, CFP, CPA of Foster & Associates has qualified for the annual Circle of Success recognition program.
Foster has an Ameriprise Platinum Financial Service Practice in Vancouver and West Linn, Ore. and is an established senior financial advisor, a certified financial planner practitioner and a CPA. Only a select number of high-performing Ameriprise senior financial advisors earn this distinction.
Foster & Associates is located at 15609 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., Suite 100, in Vancouver. Ameriprise Financial, Inc., is a diversified financial services company serving comprehensive financial planning needs.
