February 2023 VOICE Magazine
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Regional Changes in Leadership
by Doug Mah, Doug Mah and Associates, Thurston County Chamber Public Policy Director 2023 started with changes at the City of Lacey when City Manager, Scott Spence, left the area to accept a leadership position in Astoria, Oregon. Spence held the job for 11 years and worked for 23 years at the city. The Lacey…
Executive Profile: Kelsey Hulse of Strategies 360
by Natasha Ashenhurst If asked, Kelsey Hulse would tell you her success, personally and professionally, is because of two character traits. “Relentless persistence and optimism,” she said. Hulse, a government affairs specialist, studied philosophy in college. She says it was a helpful starting point for a vibrant and varied career. Straight out of school, she…
Welcoming Jay Kang: Thurston County Food Bank’s First Chief Executive Officer
by Kathryn Millhorn • Photography by Shanna Paxton Charitable, civic organizations like the Thurston County Food Bank wear many hats. Of course, they work tirelessly to provide much-needed food to the community. But they also meet emerging needs, fundraise, organize volunteers, and squeeze every last drop out of vital donations. In November 2022, our Food Bank shifted…