Miller Nash LLP partner, Will Rasmussen, has been elected as chair of the Portland Metro Chamber’s Board of Directors.
“It’s a privilege to have been selected to serve as chair of the Portland Metro Chamber’s Board of Directors,” said Will. “After serving on the board for the past four years, I look forward to continuing to collaborate with my fellow board members on ways that we can engage and support the Portland community. It’s fun to be at the Chamber at this time—at the center of it all working with local and state leadership to continue helping Portland rebound.”
Portland Metro Chamber is the oldest, largest, and most diverse business organization in Oregon and Southwest Washington, and the leading voice for business in the region. The Chamber advocates at all levels of government to improve commerce, encourage community development, and grow regional economic prosperity. They also offer a variety of events and programs to connect and foster growth throughout the region’s business community.
The Chamber is governed by a 75-voting-member board of directors, representing a diverse group of companies, industries, and business interests. The board leads decision-making efforts for the 2,300-plus member-based organization, including advocacy, financial accountability, and member recruitment and retention.
To learn more about Portland Metro Chamber, visit portlandmetrochamber.com.
About Will Rasmussen
Will practices Oregon administrative law with concentrations in land use, real estate, and regulatory matters. He represents entities, businesses, and individuals in complex regulatory and transactional matters. Will is skilled at guiding projects to completion through the nuanced interplay of federal, state, and local laws and politics. He has extensive experience in managing applications to change state and local laws, as well as successfully obtaining approval to develop large or complex parcels. Will has obtained countless approvals for development in the Portland metro area, along the Oregon coast, and in many other Oregon cities and counties. Will received both his bachelor’s degree and his J.D. from the University of Washington.
