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Committees

Committees

The Chamber Board of Directors and its sub-committees are organized to provide direction, action and resources in their assigned areas. Sub-committees report to the Board of Directors.

EXECUTIVE FINANCE COMMITTEE

  • President: Traci Hacker, At Home Real Estate
  • Josh Larson, Colter’s Creek Vineyard & Winery
  • Melinda Schab, Moscow Food Co-Op
  • Gary Riedner, City of Moscow
  • George Skandalos, Sangria, Maialina, the Garden Lounge and Moscow Hotel

TOURISM AND MARKETING

To bring more visitors to the Moscow area; and encourage organizations to host their events/conferences in our community. This committee works on developing yearly promotional materials and activities including: Visitor’s Guide, Advertising Campaigns and Brochures.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

  • Chair: Josh Larson, Hattabaugh Hotel – Colter’s Creek Winery
  • Melanie Zimmer, Best Western Plus University Inn
  • Cara Christopher, EMSI
  • Heather Niccoli, Home and Harvest Magazine
  • Cherri Gentry, Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport
  • George Skandalos, Sangria, Maialina, the Garden Lounge and Moscow Hotel
  • Stefan Yauchzee, Pour Company
  • Kristy Mayer, University of Idaho
  • Colette DePhelps, University Extension
  • Jaci Alvarez, Residence Inn by Marriott, Courtyard by Marriott
  • Rhonda Michelson, Fairfield by Marriott
  • Chloe Rambo, Moscow Food Co-op
  • Ben Aiman, SMART Transit 

EDUCATION COMMITTEE

To serve as the steering committee for Leadership Moscow and to coordinate future classes.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

  • Co-Chair: Jim Miller, Palouse Animal Wellness & Surgery
  • Co-Chair: Josh Larson, Colter’s Creek Vineyard & Winery
  • Rebecca Sarmiento, Troy Insurance
  • Jenny Ford, Idaho Central Credit Union
  • Erin Tomlin, University of Idaho

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

To provide opportunities for information exchange between Chamber members and governmental officials on a regular basis. To encourage cooperation and communication between government entities and the Chamber.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

  • Chair: Erin Tomlin, University of Idaho
  • Paul Kimmell, Avista Utilities
  • Gary Riedner, City of Moscow
  • Jennifer Wallace, Palouse Habitat for Humanity
  • Tony Snoddery, Senator Crapo’s Office
  • Greg Bailey, Moscow School District
  • Louise Regelin, AARP
  • Hailey Lewis, SEL

Please see the following link for the endorsement request form:

Issue Endorsement Request Form

AUCTION COMMITTEE

To support and fundraise for the annual Moscow Chamber Foundation Summer Soiree Dinner and Auction.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

  • Chair:  Erin Tomlin, University of Idaho
  • Josh Larson, Colter’s Creek Vineyard & Winery
  • Melinda Schab, Moscow Food Co-op
  • Cherri Gentry, Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport
  • Cretia Bunney, University of Idaho