Our Team

Jennifer Baker

President & CEO

Jennifer Baker is president and CEO of CREDC, where she leads the development and execution of business attraction and community engagement efforts. Jennifer holds a bachelor’s degree in international studies and modern languages from Pacific University and a master’s degree in international policy studies from Monterey Institute of International Studies.

Clint Hendricks

Vice President of Business Development

Clint Hendricks is the VP of Business Development for CREDC and is responsible for managing all business recruitment, retention and expansion activities. Clint holds a Bachelor of Science in industrial and systems engineering from the University of Southern California and a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School.

Jill Walters

Director of Business Engagement

Jill Walters is the Director of Business Engagement for CREDC and responsible for business retention, expansion, and developing new economic development initiatives that advance Clark County’s Comprehensive Economic Development plan. Jill holds a Master of Business Administration Degree from Concordia University – Chicago. Jill is passionate about enhancing existing businesses, K12 and higher education learning, and contributing to our thriving community.

Amy Harris

Director of Stakeholder Engagement

Amy Harris is the Director of Stakeholder Engagement for CREDC and responsible for corresponding between the board and investor community to advance Clark County’s Comprehensive Economic Development plan. Amy holds a Graduate certificate in Leadership from Yale and a Bachelor’s in Sociology. Amy is passionate about helping grow and promote business in her hometown of Vancouver.

Kim Cheatley

Fiscal Administrator

Kim is the Fiscal Administrator for CREDC and is responsible for administrative and accounting support. Kim holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Central Washington University.

Vanessa
Casillas

Business Development Specialist

Vanessa Casillas is the Business Development Specialist for CREDC and is responsible for identifying business growth opportunities. Vanessa holds a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and a minor in History from Washington State University in Vancouver.

Angie Samaniego

Operations Coordinator

Angie is a recent Fort Vancouver High School graduate and a previous Running Start student at Clark College. She looks forward to learning about Vancouver’s economic development opportunities and commercial real estate projects.

Address

805 Broadway St
Suite 412
Vancouver WA 98660