About Us

Whatcom Business Alliance is a growing membership organization comprised of businesses and public entities across all business sectors, promoting a positive business climate that facilitates business success and community prosperity.


The WBA encourages, supports, and advocates on behalf of companies that:

  • Strive to grow and retain jobs
  • Have interest in expanding
  • Want to start-up or relocate here in Whatcom County
  • Are negatively impacted by poor public policy


By creating a strong network of leaders, the WBA provides the Whatcom County business community a relevant and influential voice on issues impacting the quality of life for everyone in Whatcom County.


We communicate with our members through a multitude of ways — the bi-monthly Business Pulse magazine, the WBA website, a monthly newsletter, social media and many networking events that take place throughout the year.

Join the WBA Today!

WBA Board of Directors

BOARD CHAIR

Josh Wright
Partner/Sr VP of Sales
Acrisure


EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Pam Brady
Director NW Gov't & Public Affairs
BP Cherry Point

Barbara Chase
Executive Director
Whatcom Business Alliance


Doug Thomas
President/CEO
Bellingham Cold Storage


John Huntley
President/CEO
Mills Electric, Inc.



Josh Turrell
Partner/CPA
Larson Gross, PLLC

BOARD OF DIRECTORS


Billy VanZanten
President
Western Refinery Services


Bryant Engebretson
Managing Principal
Tradewinds Capital


Jane Carten
President/Director
Saturna Capital

BOARD OF DIRECTORS


Jim Haupt
General Manager
Hotel Bellwether


Jon Ensch
Regional Commercial Director
Peoples Bank


Mitch Faber
Partner
Faber Fairchild McCurdy



Patrick Schuppert
Relationship Manager
Vice President
Wells Fargo

BOARD OF DIRECTORS


Sandy Keathley
Founder
K & K Industries


Sarah Rothenbuhler
Owner/CEO
Birch Equipment


Tony Larson
Founder, WBA


WBA Staff

Barbara Chase
Executive Director
360.746.0418
barbara@whatcombusinessalliance.com

Heather Lea
Communications Director
360.739.8395 (cell)

heather@whatcombusinessalliance.com

Tara Gilligan Reimer
Communications Coordinator
360.739.9157 (cell)

tara@whatcombusinessalliance.com

Whatcom Business Alliance welcomes your comments and/or questions. You can reach us Monday-Thursday from 9am - 5pm (PST).



The office of WBA and Business Pulse has moved to 1225 Roeder Ave., Ste., 108.
Please feel free to contact us by phone at 360.746.0418 or email during normal business hours to set an appointment.

Our mailing address is 2950 Newmarket St., Ste. 101-173, Bellingham WA 98226.

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