Blaine chamber welcomes new executive director

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Blaine Chamber of Commerce executive director Jacquee Sovereign is taking the helm just as the chamber gears up for summer events. Sovereign said she plans to use her background in the music industry to build up Blaine events for young families and visitors.

“I like this position because I live here. Being a part of things that are for my community is really cool,” she said. “I like the opportunity to be a part of making this community engaging for residents.”

At 17, Sovereign started her company, Northwest Bands Dot Com, where she booked and managed Seattle bands. Sovereign moved from her hometown of Mount Vernon to Seat- tle to work with bands such as The Head and the Heart, Father John Misty and Brian Fennell of SYML. She also worked as a marketing representative at Sony Music Entertainment and took online classes at Berklee College of Music.

After starting a family, Sovereign moved to Blaine nearly a decade ago and transitioned from her career to become a stay-at-home parent. Sovereign volunteered with the BlaineBirch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 and, through the district, helped with chamber events. She also worked as an administrator at Peace Arch Montessori School in Blaine.

Sovereign said she wants to use her experience as a mother and her work in the music industry to grow Blaine Chamber