Leadership that guides us

The board of directors steers NextNW forward with vision and purpose

Our Leadership

Board members

These leaders shape the future of NextNW

Kent Lewis

Executive Director

Founder, Fractional CMO

pdxMindShare, Anvil Media

Lissa Blackaby Forsterer

Sponsorship Co-Chair

CEO/Founder

Cheerful Persistency

Simone Davis

Diversity Chair

Founder & CEO

Mixed Company Media Group

John Jendritza

Marketing Chair

Founder/Creative Director

Glow Creative

Scott Fish

Development Board Chair

Chief Growth Officer

32 degrees digital

Stephanie Waddle

Membership

Senior Media Manager

Amazon

Lauren Ridgley

Marketing Chair

CEO & Founder

Left Hand Agency

Cindy Wade

Treasurer; Executive

Partner, Managing Director

NORTH

Heather Comerford

Advocacy Chair

Founder & CEO

1338Tryon

Mike Terry

Sponsorship Co-Chair

CEO

Core Digital Consulting

Danny Decker

Event Chair

Founder/Creative Director

Harlo Interactive

Erika Rockney

Career Development Co-Chair

Partner & Managing Director

3/Thirds

Christina Post

Community Chair

Director of Marketing & Communications

Portland Opera