Chris Crever

Owner / Principal, Cine Rent West

Chris owns Cine Rent West, a full-service production facility in Portland, Oregon, supporting still photography, motion, and brand activation campaigns throughout the Pacific Northwest.

For more than two decades, Cine Rent West has provided brands, photographers, directors, and creative teams with the space, equipment, and production support needed to bring ambitious campaigns to life.

His facility is built for commercial production—from soundstages to experiential brand activations. Chris's role on the committee is to ensure creative sectors and local physical makers have the structural space, regional resources, and civic production support needed to execute and scale at a high level.

Jacob Meyer

Director of Finance & People, MeyerPro

Born into the business—and working since he was strong enough to push a case—Jacob brings decades of real-world operational execution to the NWWD committee.

As Co-Chair, Jacob manages regional allocations and ensures financial compliance across joint projects with the CCA network. He enjoys running long trail distances and spending time with his family.

Tyler Neves

VP, Business Banking Relationship Manager, Columbia Bank

Tyler is a dedicated financial professional who works closely with clients to understand their unique financial needs. At Columbia Bank, he serves as a strategic partner to small businesses, helping them navigate complexities with clarity and confidence.

A Portland Metro native, Tyler views small businesses as the heartbeat of the region's identity and takes pride in supporting the independent enterprises that make Portland vibrant.

Kenny Houser

Principal Broker, Capacity Commercial Group

Kenny serves as a Principal Broker at Capacity Commercial Group, specializing in industrial real estate and logistics infrastructure.

As our CCA Seat, Kenny directly bridges the gap between hyper-local neighborhood requirements and regional policy. He is a critical advocate for defending functional workspace rights with city planners and municipal leadership.

Greg Madden

Founder (Retired), Madden Fabrication

As the founder of Madden Fabrication, Greg brings legacy knowledge regarding what it takes to build and sustain a physical production business in the urban core.

As Membership Director, Greg utilizes his historic neighborhood roots to welcome early-stage artisans and connect rising creators with technical industrial partners.