Val Okada

Val joined the City of Hillsboro Economic Development Department in 1999. Her responsibilities include managing and coordinating business recruitment projects, managing the Enterprise Zone that grants property tax exemptions to eligible businesses, hiring and managing consultants engaged in economic development projects, and supporting specific economic development initiatives through a variety of activities. Prior to joining the City, Val served for nine years as an industry development coordinator with the Oregon Business Development Department. She is also involved with the Japan America Society of Oregon.