Mission
The Pride Professional Alliance (PPA) promotes and encourages professional enterprises and development within the community that actively supports individual success, diverse families and community involvement through partnerships and educational programs.
Vision
The Pride Professional Alliance encourages leadership and involvement in the LGBTQ community and is an active partner in the Portland Metro business/professional community.
PPA is managed and operated efficiently. It offers a transparent and productive environment for professionals to exchange ideas, promote opportunities and serve the community.
PPA develops and supports programs and services that advance the mission to the diverse communities served by its professional members.
Guiding Principles
- Professionalism and Authenticity
- Ethical Practices
- Interpersonal Respect
- Fiscal Integrity
- Community Awareness
- Social Responsibility
Our Members
Integrating design intuition and more than 20 years of experience with fortune 500 corporate communications to produce compelling design and branding solutions. She creates print, multimedia and web visuals that integrate the branding message across all platforms. Read More…
Arthur Breur, Breur Media CorporationArthur Breur founded Breur Media Corporation in 2001 with the intention of providing honest, straightforward website and interactive media services. The company has helped create and maintain hundreds of websites in that time, as well as producing numerous interactive multimedia presentations. Read More…
Donald Falk, The Hasson Company Realtors
Donald joined The Hasson Company Realtors in 1999 as an Associate Broker. Throughout his career and now as a Principal Broker, he has been a consistent multimillion dollar producer. Donald’s commitment to the community and outstanding service has earned him the respect of clients, customers and colleagues alike. Read More…
Robert Hogg, Red Hills MortgageRobert Hogg has over 22 years experience as a Mortgage Consultant in residential and commercial lending. He is licensed in Oregon, Washington and California. With his educational background with an MBA and CPA, he is able to work with the first time home buyers or the highly leveraged real estate investor in developing financial loan programs to meet their needs for the next 7 to 10 years.Read More…
Dan K. Johnson, Pride Financial PartnersDan’s academic achievements include a BS in Accounting as well as an MBA. His education and unique experience have fostered a practical approach to offering financial services and advice to his clients. Along with his passion for helping others achieve Financial Fitness; he is a Certified Personal Trainer and has been teaching group exercise classes for more than 26 years. Read More…
Robert “RK” Kennedy, Pride Financial PartnersRobert Kennedy has been in the securities industry for over 16 years. During that time, he has specialized his knowledge and experience toward individuals and families with special needs planning, families and individuals of the LGBT community and lastly non-profit groups and foundations. Read More…
Claire Godward Lewis, Proforma IGSDPromotional products, printing services, business documents, eCommerce solutions. Read More…
James Lindquist, Development Manager, Our HouseOur House provides a continuum of services in the treatment of HIV/AIDS. HIV/AIDS is a complex and challenging disease that can often be overwhelming. The Our House team works with people with advanced HIV/AIDS who are having difficulty managing independent living. We tailor services for each individual that defines what “living well” means to them. Our programs and services include: Our House, Swan House, Neighborhood Housing & Care Program, Esther’s Pantry and Tod’s Corner. Read more…
Ron Milligan, RE/MAX Signature PropertiesRon specializes in condominiums and townhouses in and around Portland’s urban core, and if buying or selling in this area is your goal, then Ron will make it his goal too. He promises to represent your interests exclusively and with an expertise that only comes from specialization. Read More…
Barbara McCullough-Jones, Q Center PortlandBarbara brings more than 20 years of executive nonprofit experience to Q Center’s SMYRC program. She was the executive director of the LGBTQ Community Center in San Jose, California, was a founding member of the LGBTQ Center in Phoenix, Arizona and also founded the Lesbian Resource Project in Tempe, Arizona. Barbara served as President of the Association of United Way Agencies and represented more than 1,400 businesses during her time there. Read more…
Jake Planton, Rose City MortgageJake Planton has been a loan officer with Rose City Mortgage for over four years, but has been helping people finance their dreams for 6 years now. He chose to work at Rose City due to their reputation for giving back to the community. Read More…
Isaac Samsa, Pride Financial PartnersIsaac has more than eight years of professional and educational experience in financial services. This experience includes more than two years as a financial planner here in Portland, OR. With a bachelor of science in both Financial Services as well as Financial Accounting, he holds the knowledge and experience to help you build a plan for financial success. Read More…
Rae Lynne Stewart, Naturally Clean Northwest
We understand your home is one of your most valuable possessions and your time is valuable. At Naturally Clean Northwest, LLC. our cleaning specialist work around your schedule to conveniently provide dependable and thorough cleaning services to meet your needs as a home owner. Read More…
Amy Lynne Thomson-SmithALTS, LLC opened its doors in the fall of 2006. We began with the hope of offering an affordable and reliable consulting and bookkeeping solution for small and mid size businesses in the Portland Metro area and beyond. After five years in business we are proud to know we have accomplished this goal and continue to advocate and assist all types of business owners. Read More…
Ryan J. Wayman, Pride Financial PartnersRyan is an expert in risk management for businesses, non-profits and individuals, using life insurance, disability income and long-term care insurance strategies. His philosophy is to live for today but plan for tomorrow; love what you do and always give back to your community and family. Read More…
