HDSCBA Board of Directors

Hazel Dell/Salmon Creek Business Association

Board of Directors

	Chief Jerry Green HDSCBA Board MemberChief, Clark Co Fire District 6 home
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Notes Fire Chief Jerry Green began his career in the fire service as a Battalion Chief with Clark County Fire District 1 (East County Fire & Rescue) and also spent 11 years as that department’s Fire Chief. In 2002, he was hired by the Fairgrounds Fire Facility Board, a consortium of Clark County Fire District 6, 11 & 12, where he served 2 years as Division Chief/Volunteer Coordinator for the FFFB at Station 15-1, which is located at the Public Safety Complex at the Clark County Fairgrounds. His appointment to Assistant Chief of Administration for Fire District 6 occurred in April 2004. In January 2006, Assistant Chief Green moved laterally to the position of Assistant Chief of Operations in order to become more familiar with the District’s entire operation. Chief Green was promoted to Deputy Chief in February 2008 and Fire Chief on January 1, 2009. Chief Green has attended Lower Columbia Community College, Gonzaga University and the National Fire Academy.

	Tony Ruestig HDSCBA PresidentTwinStar Credit Union home

	Ila Stanek HDSCBA Association TreasurerRiverview Community Bank
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Notes Ila Stanek works as Corporate Receptionist and Trust Department Administrative Assistant for Riverview Community Bank. From her 9th Floor location she has a view of ongoing downtown development and is hoping to see similar growth in the unincorporated area served by the Hazel Dell/Salmon Creek Business Association (HDSCBA). Since she returned to Hazel Dell and created The Word Works, Inc. (a secretarial and business support service) in 1984, this part of Clark County has had her full attention. Ila also worked for the United States Postal Service, leaving as an Associate Supervisor, and maintains a small data management and editing service, Westergard Northwest. She inherited a pioneer family farm in Cando, ND that has been returned to native grasses and now functions as a wildlife preserve. Ila has been active in the HDSCBA since the mid-1980s, serving as Secretary, Vice President, and now Treasurer. The new local non-profit, Three Creeks Community Partners, is another focus of her energies and she is the Treasurer. She serves on the Highway 99 Corridor Revitalization Team (“Team 99″) and as its Secretary and Communications Rep. This group assesses the current use, appearance and accessibility of Highway 99 and recommends improvements on a case-by-case basis now that the Highway 99 Corridor Overlay District is in place. In conjunction with that project, she served on the Mixed Use Committee advising Clark County’s development code. Ila is the President of the West Hazel Dell Neighborhood Association and its Neighborhood Association Council of Clark County (NACCC) rep. She participates in the West and Central Precinct Sheriff’s Citizens’ Advisory Board and committees for Clark County Fire District 6. She has been actively involved on the board of Friends of Clark County for several years.

	Jayme Mercer HDSCBA Vice PresidentAmerican Family Insurance

	Mitch Canton HDSCBA Board MemberLive! Local Media / ClarkCountyLive.com 360-818-4418work
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Notes Mitch Canton is Director, Digital Marketing for Live! Local Media, a local ‘digital publisher,’ creating new-media based content for a network of local websites and other businesses throughout SW Washington. A serial-entrepreneur, Canton and the Live! team have launched multiple hyper-local internet sites over the past seven years, with further expansion on the immediate horizon. A Clark County native, and part of a family that runs SIX generations deep in Clark County, Mitch is a strong ‘local’ proponent. His team has had extensive focus on using digital media to assist local businesses not just survive, but thrive in the new economy.

	Neil Kimsey HDSCBA Board MemberCommissioner, CRWWD postal postal postal
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Notes Neil is the President of the Clark Regional Wastewater District Board of Directors and the District representative to the cities of Battle Ground, Ridgefield, and Vancouver. Neil also servers on the Battle Ground Chamber of Commerce, as well as the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce. Aside from his political and association representation, Neil is also well known for his varied business interests, including the long-term ownership of the former Kimsey Auto Sales on 15th and Main in downtown Vancouver. Neil is married to his lovely wife Joyce, and has five grown children, daughter D’Alene, sons Steven, Greg, Doug and Curt.

	Vicki Fitzsimmons HDSCBA Vice PresidentEdward Jones home home home home home888-578-3756home
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Notes I serve clients by providing financial planning & solutions including stocks, bonds and mutual funds. I am also licensed for life insurance, long term car insurance and annuities.

	Casey Collins HDSCBA Board MemberCommissioner, Fire District 6 home
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Notes Casey Collins was appointed to serve on the Board of Fire Commissioners for Clark County Fire District 6 in October 2002 to fill a position vacancy. Citizens elected Mr. Collins to a 6 year term in 2003. Mr. Collins was again elected to a 6 year term beginning January 2010.

	Shelley Palmer HDSCBA Board Member, Parade Co-ChairExcel Designs home

	Dee Memering HDSCBA Board MemberGlenwood Place Senior Living home
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Notes Dee is Community Relations Director at Glenwood Place Senior Living, responsible for outreach, event planning, touring potential residents, working with advertisers, partnerships with Senior Centers, SNF’s, Hospitals, and Non-Profit Organizations. Dee’s work with Glenwood Place includes supporting our community as a sponsor and helping build a “United We Stand’ with other Senior communities.

	Ginger Schmidt HDSCBA SecretaryRiverview Community Bank 360-759-2471home INTERNET
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Notes Ginger Schmidt works as a Vice President and Branch Manager at the Vancouver Main Branch of Riverview Community Bank. She started her career in banking in 1988 in her home town of Gresham, Oregon. In 1999 she moved to Camas, Washington where she resides today. An active Rotarian of the Greater Clark County club, Ginger currently serves as Treasurer on the board of Second Step Housing and as President of the Hazel Dell Salmon Creek Business Association. She is a proud member of the 2013 Leadership Clark County Class. Her free time is spent with family and friends. She enjoys gardening, horseback riding and snowmobiling.

	Sharif Burdzik HDSCBA Board MemberRiverview Community Bank 360-571-2254home INTERNET
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Notes Association President. Sharif Burdzik works as a Vice President and Branch Manager over both the Hazel Dell and Salmon Creek branches of Riverview Community Bank. In 1991, after graduating from the University of Kansas, he started his career in banking in that state, where he was born and raised. Moving to the metro area in 1996, Sharif has served on the board of the HDSCBA since 2005 and is in his fourth year as President. Currently an active member of the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce, Sharif also serves on the boards of the New Day Community Dental Clinic (as President), the Salvation Army (Chair), the Clark County Skills Center Foundation (Treasurer), and the WSU Vancouver Diversity Advisory Board. He is one of the founders of the International Festival on Fourth Plain and also actively participates in the Clark County Sheriff’s Citizens Advisory Group and the Three Creeks Advisory Group as an alternate. A proud graduate of the Leadership Clark County class of 2009, he remains active in that organization and was named their Alumni of the Year in late 2011. In his personal time, Sharif enjoys skiing, hiking, and especially spending lots of time with his son Alex.

	Brad Lothspeich HDSCBA Board Member, Parade Co-ChairCommissioner, Fire District 6 home
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Notes Brad Lothspeich has lived and worked in the Hazel Dell/Felida community his entire life. He attended Columbia River High School and graduated from Eastern Washington University with a degree in Business Administration. Brad began his career in the fire service as a firefighter for Clark County Fire District 6 and retired after 29 years, the last 9 years as the Fire Chief. He continues to serve the community as an elected member of the Board of Fire Commissioner’s of Fire District 6. Since his retirement, Brad has worked as a manager for Sleep Country Amphitheater, where he is currently a part-time employee. Brad also enjoys his work as a Real Estate Broker with Prudential NW Properties. Brad has served with numerous community organizations for over 35 years, including the American Red Cross, the Retired Senior Volunteer Program, SWIFT and the Boys Scouts of America. Brad currently is activities with TEAM 99 and the Hazel Dell Salmon Creek Business Association in which he is past Chairman and currently serves on the Board of Directors. Brad is the Co-chair of the Hazel Dell Parade of Bands and also serves on the supervisory committee for IQ Credit Union and is a member of the Felida Neighborhood Association. Brad lives in Felida with his wife, Leah. They have three children who are all currently attending college. They enjoy family activities and volunteering in their community.

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