CEIC Appoints Nine Members to Board of Directors
The Central Eastside Industrial Council has added nine directors to its board after being unanimously voted in at the CEIC’s annual members meeting in December 2023.
“These new board members bring a diverse range of skills, experiences, and enthusiasm, promising to inject fresh perspectives into the strategic direction of Central Eastside,” said Art Fortuna, CEIC Board Chair. “We believe that the heart of any thriving community is its leadership, and we're thrilled to introduce more dynamic leaders at our board table – we’re excited to roll up our sleeves and get stuff done!”
Joining CEIC’s Board to continue its mission of creating a vibrant, prosperous, safe, and welcoming District are:
Raihana Ansary | Local government affairs manager at Portland General Electric
Maylin Brennan | Business Operations Associate at Gridstor
David Gutierrez | Workplace Manager at Autodesk
Ricky Gomez | Owner at Palomar
Will Short Senior | VP, Asset Management at ScanlanKemperBard
Emily Stutzman | Co-owner and CEO at Happy Lucky
Joe Storm | Director of Commercial & Business Services at Columbia Credit Union
Nate Tilden | Co-Owner at Olympia Provisions
Todd Woodruff | Chief People Officer at Salt & Straw
“The Central Eastside thrives on innovation and collaboration; the addition of these new board members will further propel the Central Eastside into an exciting chapter of growth and success,” said Carolyne Holcomb, Executive Director of Central Eastside Industrial Council and Central Eastside Together.
CEIC board members recommitting for another term include:
Bridgid Blackburn | Co-Owner & Operator at Cargo Emporium, Inc. | Merchants & Makers Co-Chair
Nicole Burrell | Senior Associate at Mackenzie
Love Centerwall | VP of Development at OMSI | Treasurer & Finance Committee Chair
Eric Cress | Principal at Urban Development Partners | Nomination Committee Chair
Todd DeNeffe | Owner at Cascade Commercial Real Estate, LLC. | Secretary & Land Use Committee Co-Chair
Farhad Ghafarzade | Owner & Operator at Greendrop Garage
Art Fortuna | President & CEO at Vibrant Table Group | Board Chair
Angie Garcia | Owner at Escuela Viva | TPAC Chair
Jonathan Malsin | Principal at BEAM Development | Vice Chair
About CEIC
Established in 1980, the Central Eastside Industrial Council (CEIC) was created to champion the interests of member businesses within the Central Eastside Industrial District (CEID or "District"), and exists today to advance the business interests of its members by advocating for a vibrant, prosperous, safe and welcoming District. Encompassing the area from I-84 to Powell Blvd and the Waterfront to 12th Ave, the Central Eastside Industrial District spans 681 acres and is home to 1,300 businesses, employing 22,000 individuals and housing 2,000 residents. This district is officially recognized as an Urban Renewal and Enhanced Services District.