SCOTT FLURY (pictured above), BETH ANDERSON & JEREMY RILEY
The Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce (GVCC) has gained two new “Red Coat” Ambassadors: Scott Flury and Beth Anderson.
Flury is the owner of Latte Da Coffee House and Wine Bar, which was established in 2011. It is located at 205 E 39th St. in Vancouver.
Anderson is a Home Care Consultant with Home Instead Senior Care of Vancouver, where she works with senior citizens in need of assistance with medical concerns and day-to-day living. She has been providing help to seniors for more than ten years.
The chamber also announced that it has added Jeremy Riley as a part-time Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) counselor, available to assist businesses who are seeking help in local, state and federal government contracting.
Riley joins the Washington PTAC in the Great Vancouver Chamber of Commerce office as a government contracts specialist with more than 10 years of federal government contracting knowledge from the industry perspective.
His primary areas of expertise include FAR/DFARS, teaming agreements, technical data rights/IP, and business system implementation.
Most recently, Riley led the M&A and strategic partnership initiatives for the Raytheon Missile Systems’ business unit. He graduated with honors from Cornell University (B.S. in applied economics and management) and the University of Arizona (MBA).
JAMIE HOWSLEY
Jordan Ramis PC shareholder Jamie Howsley has joined the City of Vancouver’s 20-member Strategic Oversight Committee, which will assist in monitoring the execution of the city’s 2016-2021 strategic plan.
The plan includes developing better transportation systems and housing choices, ensuring safer infrastructure, and creating a more vibrant arts and cultural community.
Led by the mayor pro-tem, each member of the committee is accountable for one of the strategic plan’s objectives. Howsley, a land use attorney with 15 years of development experience, will focus on housing issues.
“Jamie’s breadth of experience has given him the knowledge and understanding to serve effectively on the Vancouver City Council’s Strategic Plan Oversight Committee,” said Jordan Ramis Managing Shareholder Chris Reive. “We are confident Jamie will serve the committee well and continue to be a valuable asset to the community and development industry.”
The committee will have its first meeting in November 2016, where they will establish specific goals for 2017.
STEVEN MARK SACHS
The Port of Portland has added Dr. Steven Mark Sachs to its regional PDX Community Advisory Committee.
The 30-member group is charged with providing meaningful input on airport-related planning and development. The committee is sponsored by the Port of Portland, city of Portland and city of Vancouver.
Sachs, a Washougal resident, has taught for public, private, business and government institutions over his 40-year career. His aviation background includes membership in the Camas-Washougal Aviation Association. He is an instrument-rated private pilot with additional advanced ground instructor and instrument ground instructor ratings. He has been flying for more than 36 years.
