Incoming: Kevin Getch

I am truly honored and very excited to be able to serve you and this amazing community as the Board Chair of the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce.

Kevin Getch, Owner of Webfor and the Chamber's new Chairman of the Board

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When I was younger, my mother always used to talk about the ‘Ripple Effect.’ She would say, “You know how when you toss a pebble in a pond, it creates ripples that eventually cover the entire pond? Our actions are just like that. No matter how small, they can have this same ripple effect.” When my mother passed away from ovarian cancer in 2005, I dedicated my life to continuing the ripple that she started. This is one of the reasons that I'm so excited to be part of such an amazing organization. In this position, I can continue to have a positive impact on all of its members and this community. I moved to Vancouver a little over 13 years ago with my wife Jennifer and my two children, Mariah and Brandon. At the time, I moved for the great schools and the fact that you could get a house for a lot less than you could in Portland. It didn’t take long and I fell in love with this community. I could list numerous reasons why SW Washington is so special, but ultimately it comes down to the people.

The core driver in my life is to have a positive impact and help as many people as I can.

In 2009, I decided to trade in a steady income and benefits for no income and no benefits to start Webfor, a creative and digital marketing agency. I often worked 80 hours a week for the first four to five years. It sounds crazy to me now, but I made less than minimum wage as a business owner for years.

I’ve been a member of the GVCC for over eight years, joined the board in 2016, and have tried to give as much as I could. However, I feel I have received much more from the lifetime relationships I’ve developed. It’s refreshing to be surrounded by so many good people that truly care. These people don’t just sit around, they take action, and our community is all the better for it. We have something special here in SW Washington, and I want to make sure that we continue to nurture and build on this fantastic foundation.

Needless to say, I love the entrepreneurial spirit. It’s the willingness to take risks, get out of your comfort zone, and challenge yourself to do, be, and give more. It’s this personal growth that allows me to serve better. For more than 10 years, Webfor has helped hundreds of businesses and thousands of employees. I’m extremely passionate about the positive impact that businesses can have in our area by being purpose-driven and community-minded.

I look forward to meeting every one of you and getting to know you better. Until then, my hope is that you are one of the special people in our community, who knows that true joy doesn’t come from what you get, but what you give.