Who We Are
Host2Host is an Oregon-registered, membership-based, non-profit 501(c)6 trade association. We seek to protect and enhance the interests of Oregon’s short-term rental host community.
We are hosts. Just like you, we welcome guests from all over the world in our homes, apartments, ADU's and vacation rental properties where jurisdictions permit the use.
Host2Host recognizes that the short-term rental phenomenon has social consequences. Our members seek to operate their short-term rental businesses in a manner that adds value not just to the individual bottom line, but to the community as well.
Who can be a member of Host2Host?
Anybody can become a member of Host2Host. We are focused on serving as a unified voice for Oregon’s short-term rental host community. We also promote connecting hosts with local small businesses. Hosts outside of Oregon may join for the access to our on-line educational events, resources and business directory.
Portland-focused or statewide advocacy?
In the immediate term, Host2Host is primarily focused on Portland regulatory policy and permit matters. As time and resources permit, we expect to expand our reach.
How is Host2Host organized?
We are organized in committees operating under a six-member Executive Committee, a 12 member Board of Directors, plus an Executive Director. Current committees include: Advocacy, Education, Communication, Membership, Business Outreach, along with Operational Committees: Finance, Tech and Nominating. Many committees also include Teams and Task Forces which focus on specific work of the organization.
DEI Statement
Host2Host is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We believe that Host2Host plays a key role to promote safe, secure and welcoming experiences for each guest, regardless of race, ethnicity, country of origin, faith, religious beliefs, sexual orientation or gender identity. We expect the same from our members.
Host2Host Board of DirectorsRob Hertert - President
Rob is a co-founder of Host2Host, a member of the Executive Committee. He chairs the Tech Committee and is a supporting member of the Advocacy and Memberships Committees. Rob served on the H2H board as Secretary in 2018-19, President Elect in 2020 and now serves as President for 2021. Dabney Tompkins - President ElectDabney hosts the Fire Lookout in Tiller, Oregon. Dabney is a founding member of Host2Host, a member of the Executive Committee and currently serves as bookkeeper. Dabney has served as Treasurer in 2018-19 and Secretary in 2020. He also crafted Host2Host's by-laws and is our resident Robert's Rules of Order expert. As President-Elect in 2021, Dabney supports the current President and will serve as President in 2022. Alan Colley - Immediate Past President
Alan is a founding member of Host2Host, a member of the Executive Committee and currently chairs the Communication Committee and its many branches - Publication, Branding, Website, Marketing. Alan served as President in 2020 and President Elect in 2018-19. As the immediate Past President for 2021, Alan helps guide the current Host2Host President. Alanna Miel - Secretary
Miel is a member of the Executive Committee, chair of the Membership Committee, Events Team lead and member of the Business Outreach Committee. Miel joined the board in 2020 and is serving as Secretary for 2021. Ryan Tigner - Treasurer
Ryan is a member of the Executive Committee, chair of the Business Outreach and Finance Committees and member of the Advocacy Committee. Ryan joined the board in 2020 and is serving as Treasurer for 2021. Debi Hertert
Co-founder of Hosting Your Home Podcast and Portland Area Airbnb Host Meet-up & hosts in SouthWest Portland & Seal Rock, Oregon. Debi is the founder of Host2Host, a member of the Executive Committee and currently chairs the Education Committee. Debi is also a member of our Membership, Business Outreach and Advocacy Committees, as well as the Meet-up Team and Branding Task Force. Debi served as Host2Host's first President in 2018-19 and Immediate Past President in 2020. She is currently serving a one-term on the Board of Directors as Outreach Ambassador for 2021. Becky Burnett
Becky joined the Host2Host Board of Directors in 2020 and is serving a two-year term through 2021. She is a member of the Business Outreach Committee and Branding Task Force. Robert Jordan
Robert joined the Host2Host Board of Directors in 2020 and is serving a two-year term through 2021. Robert chairs the Advocacy Committee and is our resident expert on Neighborhood Associations. Angela Dorsey-Kockler
Angela joined the Host2Host Board of Directors in 2021 and is serving a two-year term through 2022. She is a member of the Education Committee and Branding Task Force. David Boe
David joined the Host2Host Board of Directors in 2021 and is serving a two-year term through 2022. He is a member of the Business Outreach Committee, the Meet-up Team and also writes for the Host2Host blog. Susan Dininni
Susan joined the Host2Host Board of Directors in 2021 and is serving a two-year term through 2022. She is a member of the Branding Task Force. | Executive CommitteeFive members of our Host2Host Conference Committee huddled one day early in the Spring of 2017 to envision how the Oregon short-term rental host community might be sustainably served with a consistent voice. In September 2017 Host2Host was registered in the State of Oregon as a non-profit trade association. Current members of the Executive Committee: Rob Hertert, President Dabney Tompkins, President Elect Alan Colley, Immediate Past President Alanna Miel, Secretary Ryan Tigner, Treasurer Jill Palamountain, Executive Director Jill Palamountain - Executive Director
She is a founding member of Host2Host, a member of the Executive Committee and Host2Host's first staff member. Jill is a supporting member of the Communication, Business Outreach, Membership and Tech Committees and the Meet-up Team. Jill also produces the Host2Host Newsletter but her priority is first to assist Host2Host members. Contact Jill Shannon Hiller-Webb - Travel Portland Board Member
Shannon serves on the Travel Portland Board as the Host2Host representative. She advocates for Host2Host and hosts throughout Portland and brings STR issues to the city and the travel industry. Shannon also serves on the Host2Host Advocacy Committee. We Need Your HelpIt takes a lot of hands to grow this big idea. Become involved in creating the first Host2Host community. Please join one of our committees:
Join Us! Contact any team lead or send an email to: info@host2host.org. |
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