PDX: New Leadership takes Reign, Who is Charles Wilhoite?

As the Portland Business Alliance begins its 140th year as the Portland region’s chamber of commerce, new leadership has taken the reigns.

Charles Wilhoite, director of Willamette Management Associates, will become the new board chair.

“Charles has been involved in so many important issues in Portland that he comes to this position with a tremendous understanding of how our city and region function and how those functions relate to the business community,” said Sandra McDonough, Alliance president and chief executive officer.

Steve Holwerda, chief operating officer of Ferguson Wellman Capital Management, Inc. and the Alliance’s former board chair, will become chair emeritus; while Roger Hinshaw, president of Bank of America for Oregon and Southwest Washington, will become chair-elect; and J.E. Isaac Sr., vice president of business affairs for the Portland Trail Blazers will become treasurer. Brad Hutton, Regional Vice President, Hilton Hotels, will remain as Secretary.

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