Stephanie Gutierrez, Member Services

Stephanie grew up in the Willamette Valley in Oregon and attended college at Southeastern University in Lakeland, FL. She has a love for the outdoors, hiking, camping, and visiting as many National Parks as she can! Stephanie is a mother of two and has been married to her husband, Joe, for 19 years.

Stephanie has a passion for small businesses and helping them succeed. She was the Vice President of her local Downtown Association, chaired the Economic Vitality Committee and helped the Downtown Association receive over $750,000 in grants over the last two years. In 2023, Stephanie was awarded the Oregon Main Street Volunteer of the year award for her hard work and dedication to the Small Businesses in Albany, OR.

Stephanie joined the American Akaushi Association in the fall of 2023 and can be found answering the phone, speaking with members and helping members succeed!