Jason Brandt

Jason Brandt is the President & CEO of the Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Association (ORLA). ORLA’s mission is to protect, improve, and promote Oregon’s hospitality industry. The association has over 2,500 members across the state.

Jason’s expertise revolves around association management and government affairs work at the state and local levels. His vision for the hospitality industry is to continue to build upon the significant tourism growth Oregon has seen over the past decade by helping lead advocacy, communication, and education efforts for restaurants and lodging establishments.

Prior to joining Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Association as President & CEO in 2015, Jason served as the CEO of the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce. Jason earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a minor in Communication from Pacific Lutheran University. He received a post-graduate certification in Nonprofit Organizational Management from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute Program.

Jason currently serves on the Board of Directors for Oregon Business & Industry, the Oregon Hospitality Foundation, ORLA’s Member Services Board, Travel Portland, Travel Salem, and the Oregon Council for Problem Gambling.