Emerging Leaders - January 2026

Join us for EMERGING LEADERS for lunch, connecting with other young pros and professional development!
Emerging Leaders is a group created specifically for the young professionals in our business community (and those young at heart) that is focused on professional development and building business connections.

"Personal Financial Wellness Panel"

This will be a panel presentation with Guest Speakers:

• Aaron Wolgamott- Central Willamette Credit Union
• Alex Patterson - Rhodes Warden Insurance
• Jason Harris - Financial Freedom Wealth Management 

Donate a Door Prize! (Members only) About The Panelists
Aaron Wolgamott- Central Willamette Credit Union

Alex Patterson - Rhodes Warden Insurance​
My name is Alex Patterson and I have been blessed to work in Albany at Rhodes Warden Insurance for 13 years. Currently I serve as the Agency Vice President. Rhodes Warden is a local independent insurance agency offering insurance products across all verticals for the communities we serve. Currently, Rhodes Warden is located in 4 towns- Albany, Lebanon, Stayton, and Springfield. We pride ourselves on assisting our customers by educating them on insurance products and how they work. Our agents are as much a resource for knowledge as they are at finding the correct product for our customers.
 
I have had the pleasure to serve with the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors for the past 3 years and have experienced a lot of growth in my network, as well as made some great friends that also serve the Chamber. I find a lot of value in a strong Chamber of Commerce because of the networking opportunities, and I love the Pro Business advocacy that our Albany Area Chamber provides for its membership. Heading to Salem to advocate for Albany’s success is such a great way to invest in our businesses!
 
In my personal life, I live in Millersburg with my wife Crystal, 10 year old Daughter Amelia, and our dog Frank. I consider myself a “car guy” and have a Corvette and a 1962 Ford Falcon that I have almost completely restored. We enjoy Oregon State Athletics, Camping every free weekend we get, and staying active throughout the year.

Jason Harris - Financial Freedom Wealth Management ​
Jason is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, President of Financial Freedom Wealth Management Group. He is a graduate of Oregon State University and received his MBA in Finance from Walden University. Jason has substantial experience in financial systems and money management. This extensive experience empowers Jason to be able to quickly understand and work with many of today’s challenges within the financial industry. Jason plays an active role in his community and his church. He also serves on various Boards of Directors and finance committees. In his leisure time he enjoys being with his wonderful wife and their three children. Jason is an Investment Advisor Representative and Registered Representative with LPL Financial. He has his Series 7, 66, and 24 Securities registrations held with LPL Financial, as well as his state Life and Health Insurance licenses.


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