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Jason Brandt, ORLA
President & CEO Jason Brandt’s expertise revolves around association management and government affairs work at the state and local levels. His vision for the hospitality industry is to continue to build upon the significant tourism growth Oregon has seen over the past decade by helping lead advocacy, communication, and education efforts for restaurants and lodging establishments. Prior to joining ORLA as President & CEO in 2015, Jason served as the CEO of the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce. Jason earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a minor in Communication from Pacific Lutheran University. He received a post-graduate certification in Nonprofit Organizational Management from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute Program. |
Greg Astley, ORLA
Director of Government Affairs Greg came to the Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Association with almost twenty years of experience in media, marketing, strategic communications, association management and political consulting. He has established a proven track record of results that will benefit ORLA for years to come. In partnership with our government affairs team and chief lobbyist, Greg works to strengthen the prominence of ORLA’s advocacy program and foster broader engagement of both restaurant and lodging members on local, regional, statewide, and federal hospitality issues. |
Makenzie Marineau, ORLA
Makenzie comes with great experience in the non-profit world along with government relations, communication, and volunteer engagement skills. Along with her government affairs expertise she has years of experience working within the hospitality industry in Oregon. In her role, she will be helping the association and its members achieve success through the development and ongoing oversight of regional groups of restaurants and lodging operators as well as programs to benefit the hospitality industry. Makenzie will serve as the lead government affairs staff member in the Portland Metro region and will provide administrative support for regional leadership teams outside of the region. |
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Glenda Hamstreet, ORLA
Executive Coordinator, Leadership & Government Affairs Glenda is responsible for tracking the issues in Salem in order to provide up-to-date information to ORLA members that contact the Wilsonville office with questions, concerns or comments. She assists the Government Affairs team, as well as ORLA’s governance boards and committees. After serving as a legislative staffer for several years in Salem, Glenda has a list of resources available to all ORLA members for the asking. |
Bill Perry, Balance Point Strategies
Contract Lobbyist Bill has been involved in the Oregon legislative and political system since 1989. From his earliest post as a legislative intern for now Congressman Greg Walden to his nearly 19 years with ORLA, Bill’s experience includes interaction with all levels of government. He negotiates deals like no one else in the Capitol and is successful because he builds genuine relationships with people, stands behind his word, and advocates for common sense solutions. Bill’s affiliation with ORLA provides him insider’s access to participate in campaign strategy development, agency advocacy, and the legislative process. |
Michael Mills, D. Michael Mills Lawyer, PC
Attorney Michael has spent his entire career representing our industry, and is highly-regarded as an authority in his field. His excellent advice, strong counsel and his ability to testify on short notice with a close proximity to the Capitol make his involvement in ORLA crucial to our success. Michael has the unique ability to take a complicated issue and break it down to the points that matter most … which is an effective strategy for testimony before any legislative committee. |
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Nick Pearson, Jupiter Hotel (Portland)
ORLA Government Affairs Committee Co-Chair Nick has worked in all aspects of the restaurant and lodging industries since moving to Oregon after graduating from the University of Wisconsin - Madison with a microbiology degree. Starting his hospitality career at Timberline Lodge as a housekeeper, Nick spent most of the next 6 years working in nearly every line level, administrative and managerial role in both Timberline Lodge and it's various F&B outlets. Since joining the Jupiter Hotel in 2015, Nick assisted in project managing the construction and opening of Jupiter NEXT and took over as GM of both Jupiter properties in January of 2019. As a Co-Chair on the ORLA Government Affairs Committee, Nick will look for ways to engage lodging members and solicit their feedback to help shape ORLA's stance on upcoming policy issues. |
Treva Gambs, Gamberetti's Italian Restaurant (Salem, Albany)
ORLA Government Affairs Committee Co-Chair Treva is the owner/operator of three restaurants in the Willamette Valley, Gamberetti's in Salem and Albany, and G3 Pizzas & Burgers in Aumsville. Treva has been an active member of ORLA since 2010 engaging on many issues that have impacted her business and affected Oregon's hospitality industry. She has also stepped up to testify on bills in front of the Legislature, serving as a fearless advocate for restaurants across the state. Treva served on the ORLA Board of Directors from 2015-2021, finishing her term this past September. We welcome her as the new Co-Chair of the Government Affairs Committee. |
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