Holli Van Wert,
Executive Director,
Madras - Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce

Past Experience:
Entrepreneur since 1997, Code & Ordinance Development,
Event Development and Coordinator,
General Manager (Convenience Store/Gas)

Education: 
1985 Graduate of Madras High School,
Festival & Event Management Certificate Program at University of Oregon.

Interests:
Creating events that capture the pride of the Community.
Camping, Music, my family and enjoying life to the fullest.

Civic Involvement:
Volunteer - Event Co-Coordinator - 4th of July, "Party in the Park".  
Volunteer - Event Co-Coordinator and Sponsor Chairperson for Jefferson County's Signature Event, "The Collage of Culture".  
Volunteer - Co-Coordinator - Business Halloween Costume Contest, Christmas Lights Parade.
A host of other projects associated with my position. 
                     
Personal Philosophy:
Chance favors the prepared.

Expertise:                                                                                                                                    Innovative leadership and Festival & Event Management,                                                       
Team building and facilitating,
Developing and managing long term strategic relationships,                 
Project management, inventory control, employee and volunteer motivation,
Team building and facilitating.