LRS is proud to announce that our very own Lauren Evans has been selected for the Leadership Bend Class of 2026! We are proud to support her as she joins the ranks of this prestigious community leadership development program, which has cultivated nearly 700 alumni dedicated to community service and investment. Lauren is a Business Development Specialist based in our Bend office, focused on LRS’ relationships and portfolio in the Central Oregon region – she will be a fantastic addition to Leadership Bend, and we are excited to see what she accomplishes in our community.

“This extraordinary group of individuals represents a broad cross section of our community, from different industries, backgrounds and lived experiences. I’m truly excited to have us come together to learn from our community leaders, subject matter experts and each other.” – Talena Barker, Bend Chamber Vice President of Leadership Development.

Congratulations, Lauren! Read the Bend Chamber’s full announcement at this link.