Experience Chehalis
Meet Us!Mission & Vision
Mission
We cultivate relationships and celebrate community to deliver a more vibrant Chehalis.
Vision
Chehalis is a more prosperous, attractive, and inclusive community for all.
Chehalis: The Spirit of Community
We invite you to explore our legacy of history, learn our story of determination, and become a part of our vision and commitment to Chehalis. We welcome you to Experience Chehalis, the Spirit of Community.
Join Us!
Experience Chehalis meets on the 2nd Friday of each month from 8:30 to 9:30 am in the basement meeting room of Chehalis City Hall. The public is welcome to attend!
Projects & Programs
Our organization is busy year-round accomplishing projects and offering programs to improve and grow our community. Check out our recent accomplishments here.
Strategic Plan
The original Renaissance Plan was approved by the Chehalis City Council in 2009. In 2020, an updated 5-year strategic plan was adopted to focus on the actions and investments Experience Chehalis needs to make to support progress towards our key priorities.
Main Street Program
Experience Chehalis is an active member of Washington State's Main Street Program. The program provides educational support, networking and funding opportunities.
Upcoming Experience Chehalis Meetings
october, 2023
Experience Chehalis Board of Directors & Staff

Annalee Tobey
Executive Director
Experience Chehalis

Jessica Kinney
Outreach Coordinator
Experience Chehalis

Brian Wilkins
President
Rainier Connect

Michael Ervin
Vice-President
Columbia Bank

David James
Secretary & Promotions Chair
Boys & Girls Club

Sarah Price
Treasurer
Menichelli & Associates, PLLC

Jen Kinsman
Design Chair
Dandelion Creative & Napavine High School

Laura Six
Economic Vitality Chair
Weyerhaeuser

Angela French
Outreach Chair
United Ways of the Pacific Northwest

Jill Anderson
Director
City of Chehalis

Michele Gallagher
Director
Chehalis School District & Gallagher Restoration

Terry Harris
Director
Aloha Paradise Family Hair Care

Larry McGee
Director
Retired IBM & Centralia College

Lindsey Senter
Director
Port of Chehalis

Eric Sonnenberg
Director
Economic Alliance of Lewis County