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Officers
Kathy Brown, President
Twin River National Bank

Tami Randall, First Vice President
Alliance Title & Escrow

Don Montgomery, Second Vice President
Waddell & Reed

David Witthaus, Past President
Northwest Media Productions

 

Directors
Lynn "Pip" Ausman is a lifelong resident, fourth generation farmer of the county. Semi-retired C and L Farms. He has been married for 42 years, has two grown children and two new twin grandchildren. His son continues to carry on the farming tradition with C and L Farms. Through the years he’s been involved in community events such as Asotin County Fair, he is currently on the Tri-State Foundation Board, and currently a director of Twin River National Bank. He says he feels the Chamber plays a very important role in our community. It is vital to our economic development to stay progressive. His goal is to give a voice of agriculture to the Chamber. Thanks for the opportunity.

Mary Lee Frazier, Clarkston Heights Market
Mary Lee Frazier is a life-long Valley resident. She has worked at the Clarkston Heights Meat Market for nearly 40 years. Mary Lee is a past Chamber president and serves on many other community boards, including: Tri-State Memorial Hospital board, Red Cross board, Boys and Girls Club board and the Lewis Clark Animal Shelter board. She is also a member of Rockin' on the River and the Lewis Clark Doll Club. Just within the Clarkston Chamber, Mary Lee works on several committees, including: Leglislative Committee, Ambassadors Committee, Tourism Committe, Spring Break Committe and Christmas Parade Committee.

Lee Ann Hancock, Quality Inn & Suites

Doug Higgins was raised on a farm on the Camas prairie between Grangeville and Kamiah, Idaho. He attended the University of Idaho and Lewis-Clark State College. Doug and his wife, Charlotte, farmed for 27 years and have three grown children and four grandchildren. Doug has always been committed to working in city and county politics, starting with serving as the mayor of Kamiah and then as an Idaho County Commissioner for 12 years. After moving to Clarkston 13 years ago, he worked for the City of Clarkston as Public Works Director/Building Inspector. He retired in 2004. As a Chamber Board member, Doug is excited about the Lewis-Clark Valley's direction being a great place to work, live and retire.

Joyce Keefer, Real Estate agent for Price Right Real Estate has lived most of her life and raised her children in this valley and is proud to call it home. Her community involvement over the years and current involvement include; Asotin Junior Miss program, Mr. Asotin High School program, Asotin High School Advisory committee for the technology department, Tri-State Hospital Foundation annual Art and Wine Auction, Tri-State Hospital Foundation Festival of Trees, Asotin County Fair Board, Clarkston Chamber Sun Festival, Clarkston Chamber annual Spring Break dinner/auction, Rockin’ on the River Music Festival, Lewis Clark Builders Contractors Association, Past President of the Association of Realtors, Association of Realtors Board of Directors and various commitees, Clarkston Chamber Board of Directors and Board of Trustees for the Tri-State Hospital Foundation.

Wanda Keefer, Port of Clarkston

Troy Ledgerwood, Credit Bureau of Lewiston Clarkston, Inc.

Ginny McGivney, Gilbert's Steamery

Katie O'Kelley, ATK

Renee Olsen says she believes in the Clarkston Chamber of Commerce. She truly enjoys being part of this fabulous organization. The chamber has a strong, committed board and she is looking forward to working with this outstanding group of people as they take the Chamber to new heights of success. She is the Director of Alumni and Community Relations at Lewis-Clark State College. Before that, she was the Executive Director for the Clarkston Chamber. Since leaving her position at the Chamber, she has remained active by being involved with the Ambassador Committee (past co-chair); Spring Break Committee; Let’s Do Business Together Committee; NAIA Banquet Committee and other ad hoc committees. She has lived in the Lewis-Clark Valley for most of her life and believes in the importance of giving back to this community we call home. Renee is currently involved in the following organizations: Twin County United Way Board of Directors; St. Joseph Regional Medical Center Foundation Board of Trustees; St. Joseph Regional Medical Center Family Hospice Advisory Board (currently board chair); Willow Center for Grieving Children (currently board chair); and YWCA Board of Directors. It is an honor to be elected to the Clarkston Chamber Board of Directors.

Mike Thomason, Avista

Bret Wilson, Coldwell Banker Tomlinson Associates
Bret Wilson was born and raised in the valley, living here most of his life. He is a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Tomlinson. Bret has been involved in various community activities to include the following. He has been Past President for the Lewis-Clark Association of Realtors Chamber Ambassador for many years. Bret has spent many years helping the Tri-State Foundation with Festival of Trees. He also helps with Lewis Clark Builders Association. Bret is a devoted supporter of the Valley and all its activities and enjoys the opportunity of helping people when they are moving or relocating. In his free time he likes to spend in doing many different things with family and friends like time on the water, traveling, going to many hockey games to watch his nephews play. Bret is proud to call the Valley Home and his integrity and honesty has made him a dedicated successful Realtor helping other people with their needs.