Corvallis Chamber's Ambassador Team 2011-2012
The Chamber Ambassadors welcome new businesses and celebrate milestones for existing businesses in Benton County. Ambassadors host groundbreakings, ribbon cuttings, dedications, anniversary celebrations and other business milestones by meeting at a place of business, facilitating an appropriate ceremony and promoting the event through the Chamber’s various marketing channels. They also participate in volunteer projects which benefit other businesses in our community.
Anyone interested in becoming an Ambassador* must be a member in good standing, agree to participate in the events on a regular basis and commit to a modest investment to offset the individual costs associated with the program. To join Ambassadors download and complete the Ambassador Applicatoin. You must also review and the Ambassador Code of Ethics to be considered for this position. (These forms can be found at the bottom of this page.)
*There is currently a waiting list for participation on this committee. Please contact the Ambassador Chair for more information.
Anyone interested in becoming an Ambassador* must be a member in good standing, agree to participate in the events on a regular basis and commit to a modest investment to offset the individual costs associated with the program. To join Ambassadors download and complete the Ambassador Applicatoin. You must also review and the Ambassador Code of Ethics to be considered for this position. (These forms can be found at the bottom of this page.)
*There is currently a waiting list for participation on this committee. Please contact the Ambassador Chair for more information.
Meet the Ambassadors!
Becky Mutschler, Ambassador Chair
Company: Legal Shield, Identity Theft Shield
Ambassador Since: Becky has been an Ambassador representing the Corvallis Chamber since Spring of 2011, but involved with the Chamber for the last 20 years. Becky is the Chair of the Ambassadors as of July 1, 2011.
Why did you join the Ambassador Committee? Becky enjoys working in the community, and finds excitement in welcoming new businesses to the community.
Bio: She has a pro-active attitude and a strong background in business management and entrepreneurship. Becky spent 20 years as a real estate investor and property manager, and was an entrepreneur owning a small business for 10 years.
Becky found her calling as an associate with LegalShield and Identity Theft Shield, specializing in small business plans and employee benefits, 6 years ago. She loves her work, which is best defined by her as "meeting two of the greatest needs in North America -- the need for affordable access to top-notch legal assistance, and the need for identity theft protection."
Phone: 541-745-7232, 541-760-7324
Email: bmutschler@legalshield.com
Ambassador Since: Becky has been an Ambassador representing the Corvallis Chamber since Spring of 2011, but involved with the Chamber for the last 20 years. Becky is the Chair of the Ambassadors as of July 1, 2011.
Why did you join the Ambassador Committee? Becky enjoys working in the community, and finds excitement in welcoming new businesses to the community.
Bio: She has a pro-active attitude and a strong background in business management and entrepreneurship. Becky spent 20 years as a real estate investor and property manager, and was an entrepreneur owning a small business for 10 years.
Becky found her calling as an associate with LegalShield and Identity Theft Shield, specializing in small business plans and employee benefits, 6 years ago. She loves her work, which is best defined by her as "meeting two of the greatest needs in North America -- the need for affordable access to top-notch legal assistance, and the need for identity theft protection."
Phone: 541-745-7232, 541-760-7324
Email: bmutschler@legalshield.com
Kelly French, Past Chair
Company: The French Agency
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Bio: Kelly is an insurance agent who is active in our community. He participates as a volunteer for the Furniture Share, The Whiteside Theatre Foundation, Boys & Girls Club of Corvallis, Muscular Dystrophy Association, The American Red Cross.
Phone: 541-760-9240
Email: kellyfrench3210@gmail.com
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Bio: Kelly is an insurance agent who is active in our community. He participates as a volunteer for the Furniture Share, The Whiteside Theatre Foundation, Boys & Girls Club of Corvallis, Muscular Dystrophy Association, The American Red Cross.
Phone: 541-760-9240
Email: kellyfrench3210@gmail.com
Craig Anderson
Company: Corvallis Sewing & Vacuum Center
Ambassador Since: 2011
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Phone: 541-752-0011
Email: craig.csvc@gmail.com
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Phone: 541-752-0011
Email: craig.csvc@gmail.com
Louise-Annette Burgess
Company: Independent Beauty Consultant
Ambassador Since: 2006
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Phone: 541-754-0526
Email: lobu123@comcast.net
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Phone: 541-754-0526
Email: lobu123@comcast.net
Kerri Chambers
Company: Costco
Ambassador Since: 2010
Why did you join the Ambassador Committee? Kerri enjoys being part of the Chamber and being an Ambassador is another way to give back and meet new businesses and people in the Community.
Bio: Kerri has been with CostCo since 2002 and is the Albany warehouse’s Marketing & Sales Representative. Kerri is the loan executive for the United Way of Linn and Benton-Lincoln County’s, on the board for the Furniture Share. Kerri is an avid snow skier and hiker and enjoys both of these activities with her family.
Phone: 541-760-0230
Email: w682mkt01@costco.com
Ambassador Since: 2010
Why did you join the Ambassador Committee? Kerri enjoys being part of the Chamber and being an Ambassador is another way to give back and meet new businesses and people in the Community.
Bio: Kerri has been with CostCo since 2002 and is the Albany warehouse’s Marketing & Sales Representative. Kerri is the loan executive for the United Way of Linn and Benton-Lincoln County’s, on the board for the Furniture Share. Kerri is an avid snow skier and hiker and enjoys both of these activities with her family.
Phone: 541-760-0230
Email: w682mkt01@costco.com
Bre Kerkvliet
Company: Corvallis Knights Baseball
Ambassador Since: 2010
Why did you join the Ambassador Committee? “I joined the ambassadors because it is a great group of businessmen and woman who believe in promoting the chamber and supporting and welcoming business in Benton County.”
Bio: Bre Kerkvliet is the Assistant General Manager for the Corvallis Knights. She's worked with the Knights ever since their move to Corvallis from Gresham, starting as an intern in 2007.
Born and raised in Corvallis, Bre grew up playing sports and played varsity soccer at Crescent Valley and Corvallis high schools. She's also been around baseball her entire life, starting as a volunteer at Richey's Market American Legion games in the summer.
Bre graduated from Corvallis High and earned a degree in speech communications from Oregon State in 2009. In her spare time, she enjoys riding horses, traveling, watching college sports and hanging with friends and family.
Phone: 541-752-5656
Email: bre.kerkvliet@corvallisknights.com
Ambassador Since: 2010
Why did you join the Ambassador Committee? “I joined the ambassadors because it is a great group of businessmen and woman who believe in promoting the chamber and supporting and welcoming business in Benton County.”
Bio: Bre Kerkvliet is the Assistant General Manager for the Corvallis Knights. She's worked with the Knights ever since their move to Corvallis from Gresham, starting as an intern in 2007.
Born and raised in Corvallis, Bre grew up playing sports and played varsity soccer at Crescent Valley and Corvallis high schools. She's also been around baseball her entire life, starting as a volunteer at Richey's Market American Legion games in the summer.
Bre graduated from Corvallis High and earned a degree in speech communications from Oregon State in 2009. In her spare time, she enjoys riding horses, traveling, watching college sports and hanging with friends and family.
Phone: 541-752-5656
Email: bre.kerkvliet@corvallisknights.com
Curtis King
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Michael Knight
Company: Computer Wiz
Ambassador Since: 2011
Why did you join the Ambassador Committee? Michael enjoys being involved with service organizations and in the business community meeting new people.
Bio: Michael is an entrepreneur who recently started his own business after completing 6 years of college in the areas of Computer Science, Network Systems & Administration & Computer User Support. Michael is also a trustee in the Corvallis Elks Lodge.
Phone: 541-753-1870
Email: michael@computer-wiz.org
Ambassador Since: 2011
Why did you join the Ambassador Committee? Michael enjoys being involved with service organizations and in the business community meeting new people.
Bio: Michael is an entrepreneur who recently started his own business after completing 6 years of college in the areas of Computer Science, Network Systems & Administration & Computer User Support. Michael is also a trustee in the Corvallis Elks Lodge.
Phone: 541-753-1870
Email: michael@computer-wiz.org
Dr. Edward Koen
Company: Samaritan Chiropractic
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Phone: 541-207-4343
Email: samaritanchiropractic@yahoo.com
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Phone: 541-207-4343
Email: samaritanchiropractic@yahoo.com
Mary Marsh-King
Company: Keller-Williams Realty Mid Willamette, Broker
Ambassador Since: 2008
Why did you join the Ambassador Committee? She has been an Ambassador for the Corvallis Chamber for three years because she is dedicated to being an active, supportive community member. Taking an active role in the Corvallis Chamber helps improve her expertise about the community which is essential to providing a wealth of knowledge to her clientele.
Bio: Mary Marsh-King, a Realtor with Keller-Williams Realty Mid-Willamette, began her real estate career in Corvallis in 2006 after she and her husband moved here from Los Alamos, New Mexico. Prior to moving to the area, she taught English and Business Education for 27 years in New Mexico and Vermont.
Phone: 541-760-3445
Email: mmarshking@comcast.net
Ambassador Since: 2008
Why did you join the Ambassador Committee? She has been an Ambassador for the Corvallis Chamber for three years because she is dedicated to being an active, supportive community member. Taking an active role in the Corvallis Chamber helps improve her expertise about the community which is essential to providing a wealth of knowledge to her clientele.
Bio: Mary Marsh-King, a Realtor with Keller-Williams Realty Mid-Willamette, began her real estate career in Corvallis in 2006 after she and her husband moved here from Los Alamos, New Mexico. Prior to moving to the area, she taught English and Business Education for 27 years in New Mexico and Vermont.
Phone: 541-760-3445
Email: mmarshking@comcast.net
Barbara Murry
Company: Administrative Insight
Ambassador Since: 2009
Why did you join the Ambassador Committee?
Bio: Barbara started Administrative Insight in October of 2007. She has worked in a variety of sectors; Medical, Dental, Agriculture, and Legal over the length of her employment. She is experienced and tireless in her effort to ease the day-to-day burden of clients so they can focus on their business goals.
Phone: 541-230-1797
Email: barbara@admininsight.com
Ambassador Since: 2009
Why did you join the Ambassador Committee?
Bio: Barbara started Administrative Insight in October of 2007. She has worked in a variety of sectors; Medical, Dental, Agriculture, and Legal over the length of her employment. She is experienced and tireless in her effort to ease the day-to-day burden of clients so they can focus on their business goals.
Phone: 541-230-1797
Email: barbara@admininsight.com
Jeff Mills
Company: State Farm, Agent
Ambassador Since:2009
Why did you join the Ambassador Committee? “It’s refreshing to be around other new business owners and welcome them to the business community, wishing them lots of luck and success.”
Bio: Jeff Mills has 10 years experience in the insurance industry and a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science.
Phone: 541-752-3465
Email: jeff.mills.rfr5@statefarm.com
Ambassador Since:2009
Why did you join the Ambassador Committee? “It’s refreshing to be around other new business owners and welcome them to the business community, wishing them lots of luck and success.”
Bio: Jeff Mills has 10 years experience in the insurance industry and a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science.
Phone: 541-752-3465
Email: jeff.mills.rfr5@statefarm.com
Jay Peek
Company: Security Alarm Corporation (SAC)
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Why did you join the Ambassador Committee? I joined the Ambassador’s, to continue to build relationships with my fellow Ambassador’s and Chamber Greeter’s; to learn more about the business community; and meet and interact with business owners, community leaders and entrepreneurs. I also joined the Ambassadors, to help promote the chamber, foster positive civic relations, and be a “servant leader” in our community.
Bio: Associate's degree in Radio Broadcasting - Mt. Hood Community College, Associate's degree in Radio Broadcasting - Mt. Hood Community College, Associate’s degree in Business & Supervisory Management – LBCC (nominee for “student of the year”) & a Bachelor's degree in Management & Organizational Leadership – George Fox University. Member of the Corvallis Chamber for more than 7 years, a Senior Commander of Royal Ranger Outpost #3 – Kings Circle Assembly of God & a VIP Member of the Oregon Fishing Forum (www.oregonfishingforum.com).
Phone: 541-928-4544
Email:jayp@sac.to
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Why did you join the Ambassador Committee? I joined the Ambassador’s, to continue to build relationships with my fellow Ambassador’s and Chamber Greeter’s; to learn more about the business community; and meet and interact with business owners, community leaders and entrepreneurs. I also joined the Ambassadors, to help promote the chamber, foster positive civic relations, and be a “servant leader” in our community.
Bio: Associate's degree in Radio Broadcasting - Mt. Hood Community College, Associate's degree in Radio Broadcasting - Mt. Hood Community College, Associate’s degree in Business & Supervisory Management – LBCC (nominee for “student of the year”) & a Bachelor's degree in Management & Organizational Leadership – George Fox University. Member of the Corvallis Chamber for more than 7 years, a Senior Commander of Royal Ranger Outpost #3 – Kings Circle Assembly of God & a VIP Member of the Oregon Fishing Forum (www.oregonfishingforum.com).
Phone: 541-928-4544
Email:jayp@sac.to
Deb Savageau
Company: NuSkin Anti-Aging Independent Consultant
Ambassador Since: 2005
Why did you join the Ambassador Committee? “I love to get out and meet people. This is a way for me to be of service to the Chamber and the businesses of the community. “
Bio: Hi, I am Deb Savageau, owner of Debonair Enterprises. The fastest growing piece of my business is my distributorship with a premiere anti-aging company. I am a product of my products and so I am really having fun helping people look and feel great for their age! My team and I are building a distribution network focusing on the wide-open North American market, but also reaching worldwide!
Phone: 541-760-4361
Email: deb@debonairenterprises.com
Ambassador Since: 2005
Why did you join the Ambassador Committee? “I love to get out and meet people. This is a way for me to be of service to the Chamber and the businesses of the community. “
Bio: Hi, I am Deb Savageau, owner of Debonair Enterprises. The fastest growing piece of my business is my distributorship with a premiere anti-aging company. I am a product of my products and so I am really having fun helping people look and feel great for their age! My team and I are building a distribution network focusing on the wide-open North American market, but also reaching worldwide!
Phone: 541-760-4361
Email: deb@debonairenterprises.com
Kristen Scoggins
Company: Central Willamette Community Credit Union, Corvallis Branch Manager
Ambassador Since: 2010
Why did you join the Ambassador Committee? I joined the Ambassadors to help serve and to be more involved in the Corvallis Business community. I have found being a Chamber Ambassador has allowed me to get to know more about our local businesses and organizations and has also allowed me to meet several business owners.
Bio: In early 2006, I came to work for Central Willamette Community Credit Union as the Teller Supervisor. I was then promoted to the Branch Supervisor and later Branch Manager in June of 2007. I have been in a leadership position with Central Willamette Community Credit Union for almost 6 years. I enjoy getting out into the community and meeting new people within the Willamette Valley. I’m very active with the Corvallis community and have served on the United Way Board of Directors and I am currently on the Corvallis Young Professionals Board of Directors. I am an active member in Corvallis Chamber, Chamber Ambassadors and a member of the Corvallis After 5 Rotary club.
Phone:541-704-4519
Email:kscoggins@centralwcu.org
Ambassador Since: 2010
Why did you join the Ambassador Committee? I joined the Ambassadors to help serve and to be more involved in the Corvallis Business community. I have found being a Chamber Ambassador has allowed me to get to know more about our local businesses and organizations and has also allowed me to meet several business owners.
Bio: In early 2006, I came to work for Central Willamette Community Credit Union as the Teller Supervisor. I was then promoted to the Branch Supervisor and later Branch Manager in June of 2007. I have been in a leadership position with Central Willamette Community Credit Union for almost 6 years. I enjoy getting out into the community and meeting new people within the Willamette Valley. I’m very active with the Corvallis community and have served on the United Way Board of Directors and I am currently on the Corvallis Young Professionals Board of Directors. I am an active member in Corvallis Chamber, Chamber Ambassadors and a member of the Corvallis After 5 Rotary club.
Phone:541-704-4519
Email:kscoggins@centralwcu.org
Chris Wolfe
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Phone: 541-760-0528
Email: mccwolfe@hotmail.com
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