Naturally Lewis adds three new board members

LEWIS COUNTY. N.Y. (WWTI) – The Naturally Lewis organization is adding three new board members to its economic development organization.

Earlier this week, the organization added Jessica Dunn, Michael Jackson, and Harley Snyder to its board of directors.

Naturally Lewis, Inc. is focused on creating a board of strong community leaders with diverse backgrounds and skills. We also make a conscious effort to ensure our board members live and work in different areas throughout Lewis County. It is exciting to see the interest expressed by our community members to participate in our work and join our board.

Eric Virkler, Chairperson of the Naturally Lewis, Inc. Board of Directors

Dunn, a Senior Budget Analyst for the US Army Corps of Engineers, has chosen to call Lewis County home after her retirement from service with the US Army. While in the army, Dunn served as a Finance Officer, making her way to the highest level at the Department of Defense. The organization said that she “has remarkable experience working with taxpayer funds, and strategic insight to effectively contribute to the board’s decision-making processes.”

Jackson has worked as the General Manager of Viking Cives in Harrisville for the last 10 years, equipping him with a unique perspective on the manufacturing industry in the community. Additionally, Jackson is a Lewis County Leadership Academy alumnus, an experience that enhanced his vast leadership skills and provided an immersive experience into the diverse landscape of the county.

Snyder currently works as the UP! Coalition Coordinator and operates a small hobby farm in Copenhagen. According to Naturally Lewis Snyder “has a strong passion for local agriculture and community involvement; she also serves on the Lewis County Cornell Cooperative Extension Board of Directors and sits on their 4-H Program Committee.”

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