Mission Statement

The Hood River County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors are the welcoming arm for the Chamber; greeting new members, promoting Chamber programs, projects, and events, and serving the Board of Directors through volunteerism. Ambassadors establish, maintain, and improve a professional image of the Chamber to create goodwill and understanding among the members.

Ambassadors also host the Small Business Showcase. For details on this event, click here.

Meet Our Ambassadors

Don Benton
Community Support – Volunteerism – Philanthropy
Email: donbenton@gorge.net
Phone: (541) 386-7990
Jack Trumbull
Owner, Anderson’s Tribute Center Funerals; Receptions;
Cremations Website: www.andersonstributecenter.com
As a family-owned and locally operated funeral home, Anderson’s has a deep commitment to the families we serve; whom we consider to be our friends and neighbors.
1401 Belmont Ave – Hood River, OR 97031
Email: atc@gorge.net
Phone: (541) 386-1000
Debbi Trumbull
Owner, Anderson’s Tribute Center Funerals; Receptions;
Cremations Website: www.andersonstributecenter.com
As a family-owned and locally operated funeral home, Anderson’s has a deep commitment to the families we serve; whom we consider to be our friends and neighbors.
1401 Belmont Ave – Hood River, OR 97031
Email: atc@gorge.net
Phone: (541) 386-1000
Janet L Davis
Owner, Our Children’s Place
Website: www.TeacherJanet.com
Known as “Hood River’s Favorite Place to Play”, Our Children’s Place offers locals and visitors a creative indoor play-space. Teacher Janet shares her 30+ years of teaching experience with parents and children in fun and engaging ways.
1110 12 St Suite B, Hood River Or, 97031 Blog: www.AskTeacherJanet.blogspot.com Phone: (541) 286-1975
Lindamay Woosley
Co-Owner, Tricycling Along Antiques & More
Website: www.lindamayrealestate.com A
place of antiques, collectibles, great food, gathering, reminiscing and visiting. Oregon Principal Broker and Washington Sales Associate, Windermere Glenn Taylor. Earning confidence from sellers and buyers in the Mid Columbia Gorge Area.
mail: lindamay@lindamayrealestate.com P
hone: (541) 490-4360
Kelly Govro
Servpro of Hood River and Wasco Counties, Sales and Marketing
Website: www.servprofhoodriver.com
For over 10 years,the Columbia River Gorge’s Premier Cleaning and Restoration Service. 24 Hour Emergency Service / Insurance Specialist in Disaster Restoration / IICRC Certified. From carpets to catastrophes, the professionals at Servpro make it “Like it never even happened.”
Email: kelly.govro@servproofhoodriver.com
Phone: (541) 386-2288
Tammy Hall
Owner, Tammy’s Floral
Website: www.tammysfloral.com
Locally owned and operated, Tammy’s Floral is known for their extensive selection of flowers, unusual plants, friendly customer service and award winning design team.
Email: tammy@tammysfloral.com
Phone:(541) 386-3393
Tony White
Owner, Tony White Insurance Agency
Website: www.farmersagent.com/awhite
Tony White Insurance Agency representing Farmers Insurance Group and other reputable insurers. We offer auto, home, life, commercial and other specialty products. I have been serving Hood River since 1984. We work hard to provide you the fast, fair, friendly service you deserve.
Email: awhite@farmersagent.com
Phone: (541) 386-1288
Heidi Venture
Development Manager, The Next Door
Website: www.nextdoorinc.org
Local social service non-profit opening doors to new possibilities by strengthening children and families. Serving the Gorge for 40 years, by providing mentoring, parenting education & support, health promotion, poverty reduction and behavior rehabilitation for teens.
Email: heidiv@nextdoorinc.org
Phone: (541) 436-0303
Jenelle McCleary
Director of Admissions and Marketing, Hood River Care Center
Website: www.PrestigeCare.com
Our nursing and rehabilitation center is a wonderful place to discover competent and caring staff. Our staff believes that every resident is an individual and we take great care to communicate and learn the activities that add comfort to their day.
Email: jmccleary@prestigecare.com
Phone: (541) 380-1656

How to Become a Chamber Ambassador

Being a Chamber Ambassador offers you the opportunity to promote your own career while supporting the Hood River County Chamber and the local business community through volunteer opportunities. Ambassadors serve as hosts at Chamber networking events such as Business After Hours, Coffee Clatters, and Ribbon Cuttings.