Oregon Native Chamber - Board of Directors. Herb Fricke, P. E. He was the Owner/President of Cascade Design Professionals, Inc.; a Portland based consulting engineering firm which recently merged with Cooper Zietz Engineers, where he now holds the position of President and CEO.
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Cooper Zietz Engineers offers planning, design build, engineering and design services, along with program management, evaluation and audits. With a staff of 4. Seattle and Portland, Cooper Zietz' clients include federal and state agencies, the City of Portland, Tri- Met, Port of Portland, and Indian Tribes across the western states. Herb has managed a wide range of projects involving master planning and site development, transportation planning, fisheries and public infrastructure. Many of the projects Herb has managed are for regional Nations and Tribes working to improve their neighborhoods, infrastructure, and community centers. Other projects include mass transit systems and stormwater, water, and wastewater treatment for municipalities and agencies in Oregon, Washington and several other states. In addition to his engineering work Herb is committed to improving opportunities for Native American youths and emerging businesses through the hundreds of hours he commits to each year, sharing the depths of his knowledge and savvy gained from his education and work experience.
Herb is also affiliated with the Oregon Association of Minority Entrepreneurs (OAME), and is a local chapter volunteer and organizer for the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISE). Ann Young - ONAC Treasurer. Ann Young, LEED AP – ONAC Member JE Dunn Construction Project Manager Ann Young is a member of the Three Affiliated Tribes (Mandan, Hidatsa, Arikara) of Fort Berthold, ND. Ann is a Project Manager for JE Dunn Construction, the 1. Domestic General Builder in the United States. As a Project Manager Ann manages the financial, procurement, coordination and risk management for multi- million dollar commercial construction projects.
Ann has earned an Associates of Arts from Chemeketa Community College (Salem, OR) and a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Engineering with a Minor in Business Administration from Oregon State University (Corvallis, OR). Ann is a LEED accredited professional and has played an integral part in the achievement of LEED Gold certification for numerous multi- million dollar construction projects. Ann currently is a member of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) here in Portland and is actively involved in JE Dunn’s Diversity Strategy Committee. As a Native American Ann knows how important community is in the advancement of education and economics for our Native people.
Leading community efforts in these important areas fuels Ann to work hard for the Chamber’s mission. With 1. 00% support from her employer, JE Dunn Construction, along with her vast professional knowledge and regional connections, Ann has the business and network resources to strengthen and grow the community through the Chamber. I am a member of the Three Affiliated Tribes of North Dakota.
My family left North Dakota when I was 5 years of age. Mother secured a position with the Bureau of Indian Affairs at the Sherman Institute in Riverside, California, where we lived on campus for about 1. The Sherman Institute is an off- reservation boarding school later known as Sherman Indian High School for Native American students. Although I did not attend school there, living on the campus and growing up surrounded by the rich cultures and traditions of the many students from various tribes was outstanding! My education and experience is in Business Administration. I attended Riverside City College in California. After moving to Washington, I worked a total of 2.
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Federal Government positions. My experience includes 2.
US Federal Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, located in Vancouver WA where I worked in Contracts specializing in construction contracts for highway and bridge construction projects servicing 6 states. I then took another career step where I used my contracting background in a position with the US Small Business Administration as a Business Development Specialist/Native American Business Liaison in 2. In addition to assisting businesses with business development, for two consecutive years I was the Project Manager for SBA’s e. Native American Owned Business Program where for 9 months, 1. Native owned businesses received MBA- like training from SBA. I came to meet and work with many local resources like ONAC, Oregon State, and many local government entities during the time at SBA. Community outreach and providing assistance to businesses to achieve opportunities is important to business development.
I retired from the SBA and government service February 2. Since then I’ve started a family owned business, Allen Resources Group, Inc., along with my son and business partner, Bryan Allen. Together we continue business development as professional Business Coaches through targeting highly effective, results driven, business development strategies maximizing competitive edge and increasing visibility and accessibility. I hope my past experience and love for the Native community will be of assistance to you.
Rob Quaempts, ONAC Vice President. Father and Husband to a beautiful family. Principle/President- Wenaha Group, INC.,Member and past Vice- President of the Nix. Yaawii Chamber of Commerce. Member of the Oregon Association of Minority Entrepreneurs(OAME)Rob Quaempts is a member of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation located in Pendleton, OR.
One of my goals as an ONAC Board Member is to help connect other Tribes, Agencies, Individuals and Businesses throughout the State of Oregon and Washington with networking opportunities that this wonderful Board has developed over the past number of years. I am one of nine tribal council members that govern our tribe. Before that, I served my tribe for 2.
Nanitch Sahallie in Keizer, OR and then as a vocational rehabilitation specialist for 1. Portland Satelite office to assist our disabled tribal members to overcome barriers to employment.
I am married to my lovely wife, Lynn for 1. I have 3 boys, Jonathan, Trey, and Tynan. I am deeply involved in my tribal culture and I am dedicated to teaching my boys and others the importance of their heritage and to be proud who they are as a Native American. I enjoy drumming and singing, beading, and basket weaving. I have always been taught at an early age that a strong work ethic is important to uphold and working as part of a team can achieve much, than to try and do it alone.
I am honored to be part of the OR Native Chamber Board and will work hard to carry on my ethics and beliefs of team work. George. Lai- Lani Ovalles - ONAC Board Director. Lai- Lani Ovalles believes in the power of culture, creativity and Indigenous knowledge to guide in building a just and peaceful world. For 5 1/2 years, she worked at the Native American Youth & Family Center to manage leadership development initiatives, community engagement efforts and to strengthen advocacy skills among Portland's Native community. She is dedicated to strengthening self determination for Indigenous people. Lai- Lani is graduate of the University of Washington in Seattle. Currently, she is a Community Collaborations Manager at the United Way of the Columbia- Willamette.
The Community Collaborations team helps to build trust and strong relationships in United Way's four county service area. This team will help align strategies and resources to address United Way's strategic plan to focus on breaking the cycle of childhood poverty in our region. Lai- Lani has proudly served on the Board of Directors of ONAC since 2.
Michelle De. Pass - ONAC Board Director. Michelle is passionate about economic development in disadvantaged communities, particularly Northwest Native American and African American communities. De. Pass is volunteering in her NE Portland neighborhood, consulting small businesses on their business development proposals to public agencies, gardening, knitting, and raising two teen aged sons. She holds a BS in Community Development from Portland State University’s School of Urban Planning, and an MBA in Sustainable Business from the Bainbridge Graduate Institute. Michelle is a big fan of Argentine Tango.
Tiffani Penson- ONAC Board Director. I have significant experience working with the Oregon Native American Chamber connecting Minority, Women and Emerging Small Business to contracting opportunities. I believe that I can contribute to ONAC’s mission and values and I look forward to the opportunity to serve on the board. Suzanne Donaldson- ONAC Board Director. Suzanne Donaldson has over 1. Architectural, Engineering and Construction Industry as a Diversity Consultant Practitioner working with large general contracting and engineering firms, small minority owned firms and government agencies.
She uses her expertise and experience for motivational speaking and mentoring. Donaldson is recognized in the Construction and Design Community for her efforts in creating a level playing field for underserved businesses and for her ability to collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders. Ms. Donaldson’s volunteer activities in the community include the Providence Cancer Foundation Steering Committee, The City of Portland’s Minority Evaluator Program, and Safe. Build Alliance. As a proud member of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe, she is active politically and culturally.
Donaldson is a member of the Kinswa Family (Ike Kinswa State Park is named after her great grandfather). Currently she serves as Chair of The Cowlitz Indian Tribe Pow Wow Committee, The Cowlitz Indian Tribe Education Committee, The Cowlitz Drum Group Participant, Elders Program Volunteer, Pathways to Healing Volunteer, and serves as Event Planner for the Cowlitz Indian Tribe Recognition and Reservation Celebrations.
Native American Business Advisor - Indian Country Program In state fiscal year 2. Native American Business Advisor (NABA) Grant. The grant is a fund to support the activities of Native American community- based organizations, tribal colleges, and tribal government organizations that support private sector business development on reservations and in tribal communities. These entities offer business counseling and credit counseling, and application support to Native American businesses in Montana. The NABAs are a key community asset necessary in the development and success of Native American businesses. To develop this asset, the Program focused on increasing the technical capacity of the NABA network through Submittable.