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Jacob is a lifelong Washington County resident, entrepreneur, and community advocate. Many know him as the founder and publisher of The Washington County Times, a free and rapidly growing online news site serving Salem and the surrounding area.

His history with the Chamber goes back to 2016, when he was honored with the award of Young Entrepreneur of the Year for his work in independent filmmaking and creative business development.

In his role as Executive Director, Jacob plans to use his knowledge of digital media and small-town marketing to strengthen connections between local businesses, organizations, and residents. His ultimate goal is to build a Chamber that brings people together, thinks outside the box, and truly helps businesses succeed in a rapidly changing world.