Clark County Business Briefing

People in Business

The Building Industry Association of Clark County recently announced the selection of Noelle Lovern as its new government affairs director.

Lovern will oversee the BIA’s government affairs efforts, including political advocacy, policy research and relationship building with elected officials. As liaison to local governments within Clark County, she will monitor policy issues and analyze proposed ordinances for impacts on the building industry.

Prior to joining the BIA team, Lovern served as vice president of public relations and corporate communication at American CuMo Mining Corp. She was raised in Southern Oregon and is a cum laude graduate of Boise State University.

Gov. Jay Inslee recently appointed Monica Santos Pinacho to the Vancouver Public Works Board.

Boards and Commissions are designed to give Washingtonians a voice in their government and allow residents to influence decisions that shape the quality of life for all Washingtonians.

Battle Ground City Councilor Troy McCoy has been selected to serve as a member of the Lower Columbia River Fish Recovery Board.

The 15-member board includes representatives from local governments, the state legislature, the Cowlitz Indian Tribe, hydropower operators, environmental landowner interests, and the public. The board works with a diverse group of partners to coordinate and implement plans to restore and manage water to improve the salmon, steelhead, and bull trout population for the future.

The board’s area encompasses five counties, including Clark, Cowlitz, Lewis, Skamania, and Wahkiakum. McCoy will serve as the Southwest Cities Representative.

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