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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 4.B.
For Meeting of: August 18, 2026
ITEM TITLE: Introduction of Jenn Harrison, President and CEO of Yakima Valley
Tourism
SUBMITTED BY: Vicki Baker, City Manager
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
Jenn Harrison is the new President and CEO of Yakima Valley Tourism replacing John Cooper who
retired in June.
Jenn spent the past two decades with the Santa Maria Valley Chamber and Visitors Bureau. She held
several leadership positions, most recently serving as vice president of marketing and communications.
She has a background in destination development, branding, public relations, media relations, business
development, and organizational leadership, and is a graduate of the Western Association of Chamber
Executives Academy.
Jenn started on July 13th.
ITEM BUDGETED: N/A
STRATEGIC PRIORITY 24-25:
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