Brett Harris meets with Montana Senator Baucus in Washington DC

The Northwest Association has many diverse committees so that any franchisee who wishes may be involved in leading the association.  Below is a list of each committee and its purpose.

DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE:

Brett Sibert, Chairman (elected by committee annually)

Negotiates contracts for regional purchasing of supplies; all franchisees in the distribution area are members of this committee.

NOMINATING COMMITTEE:

Jim Beglin, Chairman (Vice President’s responsibility)

Provides slate of nominees for annual election. Committee members are Dani Gillette , Steve Liles, and Wen Wagstaff.

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE:

Wen Wagstaff, Chairman (Immediate Past President's responsibility)

Provides information to new franchisees and potential members. Committee member - Heidi Robb.

AGENDA COMMITTEE:

Steve Liles, Chairman (Second Vice President's responsibility)

Selects activities and programs for the agenda for each seminar; Committee members - Shawn Brady, Dani Gillette, Jim Beglin, Brett Sibert and Heidi Robb

LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE:

Provides updates on proposed legislation that effects the membership.  Committee member Brett Sibert.

REGISTRATION COMMITTEE:

Steve Liles, Chairman (Second Vice President's responsibility)

Lines up volunteers to help with seminar registration for each meeting.