🎓 Congratulations to the Leadership Coos Class of 2025/26! 🎓

The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome the 35th class of Leadership Coos! These 36 outstanding individuals have been selected to participate in a nine-month journey that explores the systems, organizations, and people shaping Coos County.

Representing a broad spectrum of industries—from healthcare and education to government, nonprofit, and private business—this class embodies the spirit of collaboration, curiosity, and commitment to community.

Each month, these leaders will engage with topics like natural resources, business and industry, education, emergency services, government, and more. They’ll gain the tools, insight, and connections to take their leadership to the next level—both professionally and personally.

Please join us in congratulating the Class of 2025/26:

Simon Alonzo – Pony Village Mall

Amy Basil – South Coast Hospice

Aaron Bixler – City of North Bend

Ron Elliott – United States Coast Guard

Karen Forsyth – Coos Bay Library Board

Tom Fredette – Bay Area Hospital

John Gallen – Farr’s Hardware

Jason Grabinger – Star of Hope

Jason Green – Coos County

Courtney Halstead – South Coast Development Council

Alyssa Hathorn – Edward Jones – Lee Van Pelt

Melissah Hendrickson – South Coast Business

Beth Hoendervoogt – Southwestern Oregon Community College

Erica Hubbard – Advanced Health

April Jozwiak – United States Coast Guard

Monica Kemper – Coos Bay/North Bend Water Board

Stephanie Linsiesen – Hearts With A Mission

Ambir Mallett – South Coast Office Supply

Eman Morgan-Brown – Bay Area Hospital

Bailey Oliver – Yellow Cab Taxi

Stacey Parrott – Coos Bay/North Bend Water Board

Tanya Rasley – South Coast Development Council

Charity Smith – Coos Health & Wellness

Jeremy Riley – Waterfall Clinic

Mariss Stevens – National Real Estate

Sean Sanborn – Coos County Sheriff

Ava Stow – United States Coast Guard

Jennifer Schwanke – Douglas Fast Net

Seth Stroud – AmeriTitle

Christina Teixeira – City of Coos Bay

Angie Smith – Northwest Community Credit Union

Deanne Varitek – Southwestern Oregon Community College

Amos Vorster – Southwest Oregon Regional Airport

Brianna Weigel – City of Coos Bay

Jeanne Westgard – Southwestern Oregon Community College

Jamil Wynn – Southwestern Oregon Workforce Investment Board (SOWIB)

We are inspired by your leadership and excited for what’s ahead. Here's to a year of learning, connection, and community impact. Welcome to Leadership Coos!

Bay Area Chamber of Commerce
Leadership Coos Steering Committee

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