
Northwest Family Business Advisors
NWFBA is a membership organization that provides educational and collaborative opportunities for family business professionals, including: attorneys, accountants, bankers, family consultants, health care managers and advocates, investment managers, HR professionals, business psychologists and management consultants.
Becoming a member of Northwest Family Business Advisors is a great business decision. This is a collegial organization.
Programs and events offer networking opportunities, learning, and collaborative experiences for personal and professional growth. We are always looking to add qualified and competent professionals to our membership.
Our members tell us that collaboration and connection with other professionals is highly valuable and thus enhances their ability to provide resources to their family business clients.
NWFBA provides educational programming for its members, family business owners and executives, and the general public.
Members also benefit from member discounts and a personalized listing in our online member directory.
For more information, check out our member benefits below.
NWFBA 2025 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President - Bhaj Townsend
Bhaj Townsend
NWFBA President
Focus and Sustain
Membership Chair - Bruce Follansbee
Bruce Follansbee
NWFBA Membership Chair
Expense Reduction Analysts
Program Chair - John Martinka
John Martinka
NWFBA Program Chair
Martinka Consulting
Board Member - Raymond Baer
Raymond Baer
Banner Bank
Board Member - James Bochinsky
Board Member - Michelle Lee
Michelle Lee
Umpqua Bank
Board Member - Seth Shapiro
Seth Shapiro
USI Kibble & Prentice