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.

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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

Lineage


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

Washington Trust Bank


Mitch Faber
Partner
Faber Fairchild McCurdy





Sandy Keathley
Founder
K & K Industries


Sarah Rothenbuhler
Owner/CEO
Birch Equipment


Tamera Lienhart

Government Affairs Manager

bp Cherry Point Refinery


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.