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
Josh Wright
Partner/Sr VP of Sales
Acrisure
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Barbara Chase
Executive Director
Whatcom Business Alliance
Doug Thomas
Senior Adviser
John Huntley
President/CEO
Mills Electric, Inc.
Jon Ensch
Regional Commercial Director
Peoples Bank
Josh Turrell
Partner/CPA
Larson Gross, PLLC
Billy VanZanten
Chief Operating Officer
Western Refinery Services
Bryant Engebretson
Managing Principal
Tradewinds Capital
Jane Carten
President/Director
Saturna Capital
Jim Haupt
General Manager
Hotel Bellwether
Kevin Bedlington
Senior Vice President
Mitch Faber
Partner
Faber Fairchild McCurdy
Sandy Keathley
Founder
K & K Industries
Sarah Rothenbuhler
Owner/CEO
Birch Equipment
Tamera Lienhart
Government Affairs Manager
Tony Larson
Founder, WBA
WBA Staff
Barbara Chase
Executive Director
(360) 746-0418
barbara@whatcombusinessalliance.com
Tara Gilligan Reimer
Communications Director
tara@whatcombusinessalliance.com
Whatcom Business Alliance welcomes your comments and questions. You can reach us Monday - Thursday from 9 a.m. -5 p.m. (PST).
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 Street, Suite 101-173, Bellingham, WA 98226.
