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Corvallis Benton Chamber Coalition - Staff Profiles |
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Meet the Chamber Coalition Staff
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Mysty Rusk- President
Mysty Rusk has served the community since January 1, 2004, serving first as the President of the Economic Development Partnership (EDP) and since 2006 as the President of the Corvallis-Benton Chamber Coalition. During her time, the EDP and the Chamber of Commerce merged to form a single organization. The Chamber Coalition has three areas of focus:
1. Traditional Chamber of Commerce activities including networking and promotions
2. Economic development services focused on the retention and recruitment of companies considered economic drivers (agriculture, manufacturing, technology) and
3. Government affairs, including fair regulation and enforcement and support of local initiatives to bring new funds to educational institutions and municipalities.
Raised on a ranch in Colorado, in one of the nation's fastest growing counties, Mysty saw firsthand the ramifications of poorly planned, poorly managed growth. Thus she came to Corvallis committed to a balanced, sustainable approach to the economic vitality of our area. She received her undergraduate degree from McPherson College and an Executive MBA from Friends University, both located in Kansas. Mysty is actively involved with her children, ages 6, 8, and 10, as well as the Rotary Club of Greater Corvallis, United Way Board of Directors, Co-Chair of the Middle School Literacy Program and a member of the 2005 Leadership Corvallis class.
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John Sechrest Economic Development Specialist
John Sechrest joined the Chamber in 2006 as the Economic Development Specialist after working as a volunteer for the Corvallis EDP for two years. His efforts are focused on traded-sector development. That is: Starting and growing businesses that sell to people far away. He started his work in Oregon as an HP engineer on the HP41C calculator. He spent many years at OSU Computer Science supporting the computing facility and network. He started PEAK Internet services, which he ran and then successfully sold. His recent work has been around high tech business development, including the creation of the SWOT Business Facilitation Team, which helps traded sector businesses take a step forward.
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757-1507
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Aaron Edewards, Director of Marketing/ Industry Recruiter
Aaron joined the chamber in January of 2009 with responsibilities split across marketing the Chamber Coalition through web and other media and as a member of the economic development team.
"The chamber and it's affiliates and partners have a very specific recruiting plan and targets. We are looking at businesses surounding things like research, renewable energy and those companies that would fit into the local economic landscape."
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757-6105
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Lynn Roylance- EVP Coordinator
Lynn was born in Pleasant Hill, OR. She moved to Corvallis to attend Oregon State University and graduated with a BA in Anthropology. She worked as the Economic Development Coordinator for the Corvallis-Benton Economic Development Partnership for a year and a half. When the EDP and the Chamber of Commerce merged she was brought on as the Information Officer for the new organization. Currently, she works from home coordinating the Economic Vitality Plan. Lynn loves soccer and the rain, which makes Corvallis a great place for her to live.
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760-1698
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Chris Wolfe, Membership Director
Chris Wolfe was born and raised in Portland Oregon. He served 4 years in the regular Air Force. After spending over 25 years in the radio / television industry, Chris began working for the Chamber Coalition full time in 2008. His leisure activities include singing, songwriting and performing. He also loves golf, tennis, and running marathons with his wife, Kathy Louie. Chris has been actively involved as a volunteer with the Chamber since 1980. He encourages all businesses and individuals to become active members of the Chamber Coalition and help support our local economy.
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757-1505, ext 5
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Erin Wiedeman, Office Manager & Business Advocate
Erin Wiedeman is the Chamber Coalition's business advocate. She comes to the Chamber Coalition after having built and run a successful fiber optics company. Her experience gives her unique insight into the impact of legislation on individual business owners. She also brings her extensive management experience to the office running the day to day affairs of the Chamber Coalition and keeping the accounting system running smoothly.
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757-1506
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