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 their thoughts on their favorite superheroes and heroines. For a little seasonal fun we also wanted to know their favorite wintertime activities.
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:
What is one kind thing you do for your employees/coworkers? What have you learned this past year that will help sustain your business?
JAKE VANDERVEEN McDonald Wholesale, Eugene
Title: President and COO Joined the Company: 2004 Member Since: 2009 Fav Winter Activity: Frequenting our customers and enjoying many of the fine food and libations they create. Fav Superhero: Everyday superheroes, anyone who has a passion that compels them to forgo self-service and aspire to something greater. What is one kind thing you do for your employees/coworkers? I encourage them to be their best self and try to eliminate any roadblocks while giving them the resources to achieve their goals. We also strongly support work-life balance in order to achieve success and enjoyment. 46
REGINA PICKE Wild Goose Meadows RV, Lakeview
Title: Owner Open Since: 2015 Member Since: 2015 Fav Winter Activity: Snuggling by a fire Fav Superhero: My husband What have you learned this past year that will help sustain your business moving forward? Our business will be sustained by normality. People want to be treated normal again. They want to travel and have fun and not be treated like they are spreading a plague. Whether vaccinated or unvaccinated, people are fun and loving individuals that deserve to be celebrated.
Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Association | WINTER 2022
AMY LEWIN Oregonian Media Group, Portland
Title: Vice President, Brand & Strategic Partnerships Joined the Company: 2021 Member Since: 2020 Fav Winter Activity: Blustery beach walks Fav Superhero: Mary Poppins What is one kind thing you do for your employees/coworkers? Listening. I love hearing from my colleagues how they're doing. We've been working from home and it's complicated. Showing up and sharing a "how's your day?" before diving into the work means a lot.
