Chamber Staff

EMAIL VONNIE

Vonnie is energized by the collective knowledge, resources & expertise she encounters every day in her work with Chamber members. A seasoned professional with a diverse set of tried and tested competencies, she understands first-hand the value of an all-hands-on-deck approach when it comes to helping businesses grow and succeed. An Oregonian with local roots, Vonnie earned a BA in Intl. Relations/PoliSci from Willamette University and spent 16 years living and working abroad. In addition to having served as E.D. for a Chamber in the Tampa Bay (FL) region, Vonnie has worked on World's Fair promotions, in cable TV programming & acquisitions, and in association management. On her days off, you likely will find Vonnie hiking or biking along one of the many beautiful area riverfront trails or at the park enjoying the outdoors with her dogs.

EMAIL PAIGE

A Pacific Northwest native, Paige is originally from Corvallis, Oregon, but spent most of her life up in Castle Rock, Washington – a small town near Mt. Saint Helens. In 2013, she earned her Bachelors in Business Administration degree, with concentrations in Marketing, International Business, and HR Management from Gonzaga University. GO ZAGS! After working for two years with Leadership Spokane, she spent three years living and working abroad, including two years as a Community Economic Development Volunteer with the Peace Corps in Namibia. Paige is a strong advocate for community development through programs promoting education and small business leadership. In her free time, Paige enjoys heading over to the coast with her dog Lily. Lily is originally from Namibia, but is enjoying Oregon very much.

EMAIL NATASHA

Natasha has been fortunate to learn and grow with the Chamber for over a decade now. Hailing from the Great Lakes region, Natasha came to Oregon in 2005 after obtaining her B.A. from Macalester College in Russian Language & Area Studies. With an intense passion for locally grown and produced food, as well as a love for both nature and culture, she has found this place to be home. Natasha brings a strong analytical and organizational sense to her role as Office Manager, helping to support her colleagues in their ever-expanding roles and goals. In her off time, she continues to discover and explore all the amenities this region has to offer.

EMAIL MAX

Max came to Oregon as a transplant from the Midwest. Originally from Milwaukee Wisconsin, Max relocated to the area from Des Moines, Iowa. Before his time in Des Moines, Max attended Luther College, graduating with a BA in Anthropology and Environmental Studies. After graduation, Max worked with businesses across Iowa in planning and implementing energy efficiency projects. Learning about each business and helping them succeed was the driving force in Max’s work in the Midwest, and he’s excited to continue that in Springfield. Away from the office, Max enjoys running and biking, and going on camping trips with his wife, Logan, and their dog, Arlo.

EMAIL ELORA

Originally from Pleasanton, California, Elora comes to the Chamber with a BFA in Art & Technology and a minor in Business Administration from the University of Oregon. She spent time in Seville studying international business, and lived in Guadalajara for a year where she polished her Spanish language and graphic design skills at an advertising agency. Elora has an extensive artistic background that includes - but is not limited to - video editing, photography, illustration, and animation. She is committed to bringing a new creative energy to the marketing efforts of the Chamber and its members to support the local community of Springfield. In her free time, Elora loves watching movies, concerts, skiing, and browsing antique stores.

EMAIL JUDY

Judy enjoys meeting business people and helping them grow their business, and has worked for the Springfield Chamber for 10 years. A life-long Californian and career saleswoman, Judy moved to the Springfield area from Lake County CA, where she and her husband owned a marketing company and were proudly active in the local chamber. She enjoys Springfield's continued diversity and sense of community as it has developed a vibrant downtown scene. In their down time, Judy and her husband like to relax over a locally sourced glass of wine and a martini (respectively) while entertaining with friends and family.

EMAIL PHIL

Phil is here to ensure the best possible member experience. Phil will be on point to coordinate quality member and member prospect experiences, will build strong relations with businesses, and will provide support to high value and member-driven programs and events. Phil has a background in B2B and B2C sales, client relations, creative project management, and marketing. He also brings great communication skills and a heartfelt enthusiasm for our mission and values. Phil previously worked as talent recruiter and video production manager for a Beaverton-based safety company and most recently as a project manager for Eugene-based Imagination International, Inc. Phil holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Oregon. Outside of work, Phil enjoys backpacking, writing, rock-hounding, wood working, gardening and playing music.

EMAIL DANI

Born and raised in Eugene, OR, Danielle brings with her a B.A. from the University of Oregon in General Social Science with a concentration in applied Economics, Business, and Society; and a minor in Nonprofit Administration. Danielle comes to the Chamber after spending 5 years at the nonprofit organization, Rural Development Initiatives, where she most recently worked as an Outreach and Program Coordinator. Along with her knowledge of community development, Danielle holds a true passion for donor development and fundraising, and spends much of her free time utilizing that passion as she volunteers for Children’s Miracle Network. Danielle also loves spending as much time outside as possible with her husband, as well as trying out the wonderful food that Eugene and Springfield have to offer.