
TARA TOWNLEYProgram Manager
Tara is the Program Manager for the Chamber. She lives in Dallas with her daughter, Peyton. She sits on the board for Dallas Rotary and has a passion for our community, education, non-profits, and Christmas. Her favorite quote is “You can do nothing on your own, Create your team”. Tara is grateful to be part of this team.

SAM DUFNERPresident
Sam is currently serving his second year as President of the Chamber of Commerce. He is the owner/manager of West Valley Taphouse in Downtown Dallas. Sam has owned many small businesses and currently owns a farm outside of Dallas. He has also served on the Visitors Center Board and several city advisory committees.

SARAH OWREVice President
Born and raised in Dallas and now a current business owner, Dallas holds a special place in my heart. I desire to help the Dallas businesses and community thrive, making our town a vibrant community for residents and business owners that serve them!
Board Director for PCAR, Community Volunteer, Faith School Volunteer

SHAWN SHUKLESecretary
I’m a relative newcomer to Dallas – my husband, Kevin and I moved here almost 5 years ago from our longtime home, Spokane Washington. Besides being a wife, mother, and Nana – I am also a REALTOR with Coho Realty. Coho has two offices. I specialize in the Dallas area and work out of the Independence office.

ZACH STEELEPublic Policy Chair
I decided to serve on the Board of the Dallas Area Chamber of Commerce to help build a more business friendly Dallas. As the Chair of the Public Policy Committee, I strive to be the eyes and ears for small business owners when it comes to legislation and policy change. Member of Lyon Lodge #29 AFAM of OR, Al Kader Shriners.

GEOFF SAUNDERSBoard Member
Currently Store Manager of Cascade Home Center in Dallas.
27 years of experience in Locally owned Home Improvement retail, lumber
distribution and Big Box in multiple Oregon markets. 12 Years as a Store Manager.
Specialize in Customer Service experience, Contractor Sales relations, merchandising and
inventory management.
27 years of experience in Locally owned Home Improvement retail, lumber
distribution and Big Box in multiple Oregon markets. 12 Years as a Store Manager.
Specialize in Customer Service experience, Contractor Sales relations, merchandising and
inventory management.

JOY MCMURCHYBoard Member
Joy is currently serving her first year as a member of the Chamber of Commerce. She is a Certified Financial Educator® with WealthWave. Joy is passionate about financial literacy and making the financial industry accessible to ordinary people in the community. She is active in Young Pros and Polk County Women in Business.