Jon Campbell is a registered architect in Washington and Oregon with over 16 years of professional experience including 10 years in Portland Oregon. A native of Walla Walla, he returned in 2002 to open his own architecture firm. In addition to his professional practice and serving as a director for the Downtown Walla Walla Foundation, he was heavily involved in the Downtown Walla Walla Master Plan process and served on the Steering Committee of the local Comprehensive Plan Review Board. Jon is currently a member of the Washington State Main Street Advisory Committee, operated by the State Dept of Community Trade and Economic Development. In 2002, he received the Downtown Citizen of the Year for his dedication in serving his community.

Doug Bayne was born in Walla Walla, and spent his childhood in Yakima. Although he went to college on the east coast, his heart was still in Eastern Washington, and Bayne returned to Walla Walla and Banner Bank, where he has worked for 20 years. “Economic growth and quality of life in Walla Walla has enticed my world-traveling kids to settle down here,” says Bayne. “Our downtown is a big part of that growth and quality of life.” Banner Bank was the first local company to take advantage of the Main Street Bill, allowing businesses to make a contribution to a community-based revitalization organization and receive 75% of that amount as a credit toward their state B&O taxes. In 2006 Banner contributed $133,333.33 to the Downtown Foundation, allowing them to receive a $100,000 credit on their 2007 B&O tax bill. Banner Bank has pledged $65,000 toward the Foundation for 2007.

Karie has been employed by Macy’s since graduating from WSU with a degree in Fashion Merchandising, and has been Manager of the Walla Walla store since January 2006. Serving on the Foundation Board will be Brodhun’s first foray into Walla Walla community service. “I really needed to focus on getting to know the store before getting involved in Walla Walla,” says Karie. As a major retail anchor downtown, Macy’s has been critical to the success of Downtown Walla Walla. In the mid-eighties, the management of what was then The Bon Marché decided against moving the store to the Blue Mountain Mall with Sears and J.C. Penney’s. That decision was followed by the purchase and restoration of the Liberty Theater building, allowing for a significant store expansion that many consider a turning point in the revitalization of downtown.

David Camp was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Key Technology in the fall of 2006, and was appointed to serve on the Company’s Board of Directors shortly following. He leads Key with over 25 years of technology and manufacturing related experience ranging from small entrepreneurial companies to large corporations. Born in Greensboro, North Carolina, David grew up in the small tobacco town of Marion, South Carolina. He is a graduate of Massachusetts Institute of Technology with Ph.D. and M.S. degrees in Chemical Engineering. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering at the University of South Carolina. David serves on the Research Advisory Board of the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of South Carolina. Key Technology counts the award-winning downtown as an excellent recruitment tool as they work to bring quality employees to Walla Walla .

Beth is a WSU graduate with a degree in Sports Management. She has extensive experience in events and promotions in both the for-profit and non-profit sectors. Her infectious enthusiasm for our community and downtown is based upon a core belief that we can and should make WW a great place for families.

Michelle comes from a long line of Walla Walla natives and definitely enjoys the pace of the valley. Prior to joining Waterbrook in 2000 as the Tasting Room and Gallery Manager, she supervised offices for a neurosurgeon and a law firm. On numerous occasions in the past, Michelle has entertained the thought of moving, however, after a nice long weekend out of town, she realizes just how much she treasures the beauty, people and culture of Walla Walla. Michelle and Waterbrook are long-time supporters of the Foundation. She currently serves on the Retail Merchants Stakeholder Group and several sub-committees. She is extremely enthusiastic and passionate about the city in which she was born and raised. She is anxious to roll up her sleeves and get working for downtown Walla Walla. She quotes Mohandas Gandhi: ‘Action expresses priorities,’ something she feels the DWWF believes in.

Tom Baffney | Reese, Baffney, Frol, & Grossman, 525-8130

Tom has lived in Walla Walla his entire life, graduating from DeSales High School in 1965. Tom has served on numerous local boards over the past years. He is the past chairman and a current board member for the St. Mary Medical Center Community Board and recently joined the board of Kid’s Place. Married to Jane who also is a lifetime resident of Walla Walla, they have two boys, Andrew and Colin, one daughter-in-law, Corrie, and one grandpuppy, Fonzie! Jane and Tom live in the Whitman College area and one of their favorite things is to take evening strolls through the campus and then down the length of Main Street. Says Tom, “It has been wonderful to see the resurgence of the downtown area in recent years. My firm was one of the initial supporters of the Downtown Foundation and we continue to support its mission. I look forward to contributing a portion of my free time to ensuring the continued health and vibrancy of Downtown Walla Walla.”

Erin Eagon-Mason was born and raised in the Walla Walla valley. From a young age Erin has been donating her time volunteering throughout the community. For eight years she was a member of the Blue Jeans 4-H Club were she held every office at least once. After growing out of 4-H she joined Wa-Hi’s Crest Club. While a member she drove a campaign that spread yellow ribbons and awareness in honor of Officer Jim Saunders, who lost his life in the line of duty.  Erin then went off to college at Pacific Lutheran University, where she volunteered at a local elementary school helping children get the extra help they needed to keep up. She has always loved helping out, so being a part of the Downtown Foundation is "wonderful, because helping Walla Walla is their first priority,” says Erin. Erin currently works beside her father and uncle at their family business, Martin’s Jewelers. She is their resident Gemologist and is in training to someday take over and become the fourth generation owner of Martin’s.