Colin Sears

Colin Sears is an experienced professional in global trade and business development, currently serving as the Global Trade & Business Manager at Business Oregon since April 2013. Prior to this role, Colin held various positions, including Regional Development Officer for Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington Counties, as well as Business Recruitment Officer. Colin's previous experience includes serving as Vice President of Business Development at Greater Portland Inc. from October 2011 to April 2013, where responsibilities included business recruitment, retention, and expansion for the Portland-Vancouver region. Additionally, Colin worked as the Business Recruitment Manager at the Portland Development Commission from November 1999 to October 2011 and as a Project Director at Davidson-Peterson Associates from September 1997 to July 1998. Academic achievements include a Master of Science in Geography and a Bachelor of Arts in History, both obtained from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.