Vice President
Debbie Pedro is happily retired as of January 2025 and most recently worked for the Columbia Development Authority at the Port of Morrow. She has been involved primarily in Economic Development throughout her career.
In addition Debbie and her husband Ed have previously operated a custom farming business in the Hermiston area for over 25 years and previously operated Aerial Perspectives, an aerial photography business. Debbie was a former business owner of a Home Decor store in Hermiston.
Served for 14 years as the Executive Director for the Greater Hermiston Chamber of Commerce, as well as in other capacities at the Hermiston Chamber for over 19 years.
Had attended George Fox University and graduated from Western Association of Chamber Executives.
Is a past President for the Oregon State Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Region 12 Workforce Investment Board, the City of Hermiston Business Advisory Committee, Hermiston Altrusa Club, Hermiston Leadership Alumni. Debbie received Hermiston Woman of the Year for 2016. She served on the Port of Umatilla Budget Committee, as well as one of the Founding Members of the Eastern Oregon Women’s Coalition. Has been instrumental in in organizing and participating in various philanthropic projects for the past 40 years. In addition she served on the Blue Mountain Community College Foundation Board, was a founding member of the Hermiston Festival of Trees Committee, American Cancer Society Relay for Life Board, and past Foundation President of Hermiston Altrusa.