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.

WBA Board of Directors

BOARD CHAIR

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

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Barbara Chase
Executive Director
Whatcom Business Alliance
Doug Thomas
President/CEO
Bellingham Cold Storage
Josh Wright
VP/Broker
Bell-Anderson Insurance
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
Carryn Vande Griend
Local Gov't Affairs & Public Policy
Puget Sound Energy
Jane Carten
President/Director
Saturna Capital
 
Jim Haupt
General Manager
Hotel Bellwether
Jon Ensch
Commercial Banking Officer
Peoples Bank
Mitch Faber
Partner
Adelstein, Sharpe & Serka
Patrick Schuppert
Relationship Manager
Vice President
Wells Fargo
Sandy Keathley
Founder
K & K Industries
Sarah Rothenbuhler
Owner/CEO
Birch Equipment
Tony Larson
Founder, WBA
Tyler Byrd
Founder/President
Red Rokk Interactive

WBA Staff

Barbara Chase
Executive Director
360.746.0418
barbara@whatcombusinessalliance.com

Bill Justason
Business Development Director
360.746.0410
bill@whatcombusinessalliance.com

Whitney Pearce
Communications Director
360.739.0284 (cell)
whitney@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.