WHAT YOUR PEERS ARE SAYING Meet Some Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Association Members
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embership in ORLA means being part of the only organization in the state devoted to protecting and promoting the interests of our industry. It’s all of us together that makes that possible.
Get inspired by these peer profiles where members share about changing perpectives and boosting consumer confidence. For a little springtime fun we also wanted to know who prefers a coastal getaway or mountain adventure, and what Disney character they would be if they could play one for a day.
Tell Your Peers a Little About You! If you are a member, and are willing to be profiled here, please email us at info@OregonRLA.org. Also, let us know if there is a question you would like to see your peers answer.
GET TO KNOW SOME OF YOUR PEERS BY READING THEIR RESPONSES TO THESE BUSINESS RELATED QUESTIONS:
How has your perspective as a consumer changed due to the pandemic? How is your company boosting confidence in safety protocols?
NATALIE SHEILD Sheild Bistro & Catering Kitchen/ Pig & Turnip, Springfield
Title: Owner, Executive Chef Open Since: 2014 Member Since: 2021 Coast or Mountain? Mountain adventure Disney character for a day: Moana How has your perspective as a consumer changed due to the pandemic? I think the pandemic has made me even more conscientious about purchasing local than before. Seeing those local dollars work is awesome!
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JATIN PATEL Lodging Management Northwest, Portland
Title: Principal Joined the Company: 2001 Member Since: 1995 Coast or Mountain? Coast for Sunrise and Sunset, Mountain for daytime Disney character for a day: Mickey or Goofy How has your perspective as a consumer changed due to the pandemic? I don't mind using technology like apps to make reservations, order food or even make restaurant reservations. Before I always wanted to call and speak to a person however the pandemic has forced me to purchase goods and services using technology and I like it now. I feel it's more accurate and faster.
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KARI FISHER Summit Cleaning & Restoration
Title: Regional Relationships Manager Joined the Company: 2016 Member Since: 2017 Coast or Mountain? Mountain adventure Disney character for a day: Ariel How is your company boosting confidence in safety protocols? Since the beginning of the pandemic, Summit has ensured that every employee is properly trained and prepared with the CDC recommended PPE & disinfectants to ensure they are always leaving the client facility a safer environment than when we arrived. Summit also added a full suite of sanitizing and disinfecting services to help keep our clients and their patrons safe as we all continue to navigate through this pandemic.
