Katy Brooks

ReadyNation member, Katy Brooks is the Bend, Oregon Chamber of Commerce CEO. Her vision for the chamber is to catalyze an environment where businesses, their employees and the community thrive. Through her leadership, The Bend Chamber supports a collaborative business environment and leads efforts to resolve tough issues like the childcare and housing shortage, helping lead a developing Innovation District, and advocating for business at the local and state level.

Her career has included over 20 years working in public affairs and economic development for the ports of Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington. She has been a public affairs and strategic planning consultant for public and private organizations in Oregon, Washington, and Alaska, and managed community relations for the Oregon Department of Transportation. Katy is a member of the Oregon State Early Learning Council, The Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council and has served on City of Bend advisory committees. Prior to coming to Bend, Katy served on the public affairs committee of the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce, and the board of directors for the Washington State Business Association.

Katy received a BS at Southern Oregon University with graduate studies at Portland State University. She has received extensive training in facilitating public issues and resolving conflict. She lives with her two children and husband in Bend.