Physical Address:

809 Legion Way SE

Olympia, WA  98501

360.357.3362

info@thurstonchamber.com

Mailing Address:

PO Box 1427

Olympia, WA 98507

David Schaffert, President/CEO
Prior to his Chamber career, David worked as a contract lobbyist, working on higher education, long term care and insurance issues. In 1991 after receiving his BA from Central Washington University, David was hired as the Chamber's Governmental Relations Director. From 1994 to 1998, he worked for the Olympia Master Builders as their Government Relations Director and was charged with starting Master Builders Chapters in Lewis, Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties. David was hired as the President CEO of the Thurston County Chamber in 1998.

Dave Sisk, Member Services
Dave came to us after spending 20 years with Simpson Timber Company where he was very active in developing employee safety program and head of the Emergency Response Team.  An entrepreneur at heart, Dave is always looking to start another business and or help someone build theirs.

Tammy Harman, Operations Officer
Tammy has a background in project management and social services.  She has many leadership qualities, including a strong emphasis in communications and organization management.  As a native to Thurston County, Tammy holds family and community close to her heart and volunteers regularly.

Kelli Hegsted, Finance Officer
Kelli is an experienced Accountant and Business Manager.  An Oregon Native that found her way to Olympia 9 years ago.   She is a member of the Institute for Management Accountants and is currently pursuing an MBA.  Kelli is always looking for ways to help her fellow creatures and as such volunteers regularly. She is also a founding member of the Thurston County United Way Women’s Leadership Council.

Alisha Blain, Events Coordinator
Alisha is a recent graduate of Central Washington University, and life time resident of Thurston County.  With creative thinking and lots of energy, she assists the Chamber sustain an organized calendar of events and activities.  She spends her free time coaching youth cheer and dance.

Beth Johnson, Member Services
Beth has a Bachelors degree in Elementary Education and a Masters in Counseling and Guidance.  After leaving the academic field, Beth discovered her entrepreneurial spirit and was self-employed for many years.  Thurston County has been her home for 26 years and she enjoys being an integral part of the community’s economic growth.

Kim Hildahl, Member Services
Kim has been working directly with small to large businesses for 25 years assisting them with marketing, advertising, public relations and strategic alliances. For 13 of these years she was a co-owner of a publishing and marketing company.  Kim understands the commitment, dedication and focus required to be a successful entrepreneur.

Stephanie Scott, Program Coordinator
Pacific Mountain Business to Business & Project Hire
Stephanie comes to the Chamber with a background in the staffing industry. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee.

Debbie Burk, Workforce Development Specialist
Pacific Mountain Business to Business & Project Hire
Debbie started her professional career in the staffing industry over 20 years ago for Manpower. She develops and maintains a loyal, repeat and referral clientele, by providing dependable personalized service of the highest quality. Working with employers in matching applicants to job descriptions is what she does best. She enjoys spending time with her grandkids and gardening.

Patti Grant, Leadership Thurston County
A county resident for 20 years, Patti graduated from Leadership Thurston County in 2002 and comes to the program with a background in marketing and communications. She has worked in both the public and private sectors and is a long-time community volunteer.

Sheila Prull, Special Projects
With over three decades of association management, Sheila has held just about every position in the Chamber industry.  Now retired, she provides the Chamber with a wide array of services, including special projects.