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Q&A WITH YOUR EXECUTIVE BOARD
JOHN McLAUGHLIN - STOCKMAN BANK
1. What was your first job? My first job was working at Yacht
Chamber puts forth. Whether it is promoting your business or lobbying on behalf of your business at the legislature. The Chamber is a true advocate
for businesses.
3. Words you live by: Never
expect someone to do something that you wouldn’t do yourself. Lead by example.
4. You get to make one change for the Helena community today – what would you
do? I would like to see less government regulatory requirements for businesses to move to the Helena Community.
5. Why did you initially choose to get involved with the Chamber? I was asked initially to be on the Chamber board. But as I got involved with the Chamber it is an honor to serve on the Board. I have met so many wonderful business people and life long friends.
6. One thing you cannot live without during the workday. Exercise and coffee.
7. One adjective that describes you. Positive.
8. Favorite movie and why.
Caddy Shack because I love to laugh.
Board Chair
Basin on the
gas dock.
2. As a board member, you have the inside scoop. What would you share about the Chamber that other members may not know? I feel that
you would be surprised at the work on behalf
of the business community the
SARA MEDLEY - MOUNTAIN-PACIFIC QUALITY HEALTH
1. What was your first job?
Selling women’s clothing at Hennessy’s Department Store – Capital Hill Mall.
2. As a board member, you have the inside scoop. What would
everything in between. Despite our differences, we all have a fervent desire to make the greater Helena area a community of healthier, happier, safer individuals
all working together for a ‘greater’ good.
3. Words you live by:
Compassion, kindness, humility, honesty and appreciation
for HUMOR.
4. You get to make one change for the Helena community today – what would you do? May I have two? The first – make the entrances to our town, N, S, E, W attractive, appealing and inviting. Second – Secure the resources necessary to create a community activity center and playground that attracts the old and the young alike – encouraging all to
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embrace healthier living
for life.
Why did you initially choose to get involved with the Chamber? When I became CEO of Mountain-Pacific, I wanted our organization to become more involved and engaged in our communities. The Chamber was a logical choice.
One thing you cannot
live without during the workday. Laughter.
One adjective that describes you. Ask my family, friends and co-workers that question!
Chair-Elect
you share about the Chamber that other members may not know? The Chamber board members are a diverse bunch. Our composite includes a range between Baby Boomers and Millennials;
8. Favorite movie and why. OK
– Two - miniseries – Lonesome Dove - Why? The best one-liners and memorable characters ever. Movie? Out of Africa. Who wouldn’t want to be Karen Von Blixen? ■
an equal mix of males
and females; a variety of professions, business types and personalities; and a respectful mix of ‘Red’ and ‘Blue’ and
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