Oregon Pride in Business (ORPIB) is a 501(c)(6) Business Chamber and its 501(c)(3) Foundation subsidiary, which work together as a team, each focusing on different but complementary goals.
ORPIB Chamber Board
Our Chamber Board is comprised of business owners and professionals who maintain strategic oversight, governance, and financial stewardship for the Chamber.
Staff
janine winters (she/her)
Membership and Programs Manager
janine is a values-motivated generalist who dreamed of pressing important buttons at NASA's Mission Control as a kid. At ORPIB, she's found a much lower-stress environment in which to help keep the mission aloft. Her name is set intentionally with lower case characters because that's just what feels the best to her. janine's portfolio career includes parenthood, gender-affirming care, custom sports apparel, creative project management, communications management, general business operations, print design, baking and pastry, and more. As ORPIB's Mission Control, janine enjoys getting to know about your professional passions, struggles, goals, and handy tricks for automating frequent tasks. She's delighted by the magic that can happen through curious, open-hearted collaboration, and is excited to work with Michael Jonas on our not-so-secret agenda to turn this Chamber of Commerce into a Community. Beyond ORPIB, janine feels the most like herself when she's spending time with her family, trying to make friends with the neighborhood birds, or baking treats to share.
Michael Jonas (he/him)
Executive Director
Michael Jonas, JD, MBA, has a background in business, law, and advocacy. As ORPIB’s first Executive Director, he is dedicated to expanding ORPIB's strong foundation and enhancing its impact on the LGBTQ+ business community across Oregon and SW Washington. As the Founder and former owner and Principal Attorney of Rational Unicorn Legal Services, Michael provided accessible legal services to underserved communities, demonstrating his commitment to social justice and community empowerment. His experience as a business owner himself equips him with a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by entrepreneurs. Michael's vision for ORPIB includes strengthening the organization's foundational and financial stability to further provide opportunities for LGBTQ+ businesses and making sure that business owners in both rural and urban areas have the valuable resources they need. Outside of his professional endeavors, Michael enjoys spending time with his husband Andy and their two dogs, Edison and Ginsburg. He is also an avid follower of politics and has recently taken up gardening.