Built by people who believe
business is a calling.
The Oregon Christian Chamber of Commerce is led by entrepreneurs, advisors, and intercessors who share one conviction: work done with faith and integrity can change a community.
To connect, equip, and champion business owners who lead with their faith.
We believe business done with integrity can change a community, and that we go further together than we ever could alone. The chamber is led and supported by the people below: a growing staff, an advisory board, a team of intercessors who pray over our work, and pastoral advisors who keep us anchored.
The team leading the chamber.
Michael Sipe
Mike founded the Oregon Christian Chamber of Commerce in July 2026. Headquartered in Bend, it serves Christian marketplace leaders across the state. Mike is a serial entrepreneur, having founded, bought, and sold multiple companies. In 1990, he founded CrossPointe Capital (CrossPointeCapital.com), which is still in active operation today, serving buyers and sellers of quality companies with annual revenues from $1,000,000 to $100,000,000. In 2014, he founded and currently operates 10x Catalyst Groups (10xGroups.com), a Central Oregon peer advisory program serving about 4 dozen Christian CEOs and business owners, leads a vibrant regional Vistage group, and has produced 45 major regional events over the last 12 years, including the Central Oregon Prayer Breakfast and the Excellerate Central Oregon Business Forum. He's a past Director of the Bend Chamber of Commerce and past President of the Rotary Club of Greater Bend. He's on the advisory board for New Each Morning and Juniper House, the nonprofit his wife Cathie founded, which serves women graduates of drug and alcohol recovery programs. Mike and Cathie attend Shiloh Ranch Church in Powell Butte.
Carmen Ohling
Carmen Ohling is the CEO and Founder of The Amplified Life Company, the strategic leadership partner for high-performing organizations. After 16 years in corporate leadership at JPMorgan Chase and over a decade coaching C-suite leaders, Carmen brings rare financial industry fluency and deep human leadership development to the same room. Her clients, CEOs, boards, and leadership teams consistently gain significant capacity, sharper clarity, and cultures built to last. Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis at 25, she doesn't just talk about resilience. She's lived it. A keynote speaker, transformational leadership advocate, and author (debut book, 2027), Carmen is the real deal.
Martika Close
Martika Close is a connector, leader, and advocate for community. Throughout her career, she has been driven by a desire to bring people together, build authentic relationships, and help others succeed. Known for her warmth, curiosity, and ability to see potential, she is passionate about creating environments where individuals and organizations can thrive. When she's not at work, Martika enjoys time with her family, caring for her ever-growing plant collection, and experiencing life in Central Oregon. She and her husband, Dustin, value faith, family, and community, and enjoy spending their time outdoors and making the most of life together in Oregon.
Kendall Manning
Kendall is an organizer, problem-solver, and steady support behind the scenes. Guided by a love for simplicity and intentionality, she enjoys creating efficient systems that help people and organizations thrive. Known for her attention to detail and thoughtful approach, Kendall believes that well-organized processes create space for meaningful relationships and lasting impact. A Central Oregon native, Kendall spent most of her twenties exploring Montana before returning home to put down roots with her family. She believes the best moments are often the simplest and loves spending her time outdoors with her husband and two daughters, baking from scratch, or getting lost in a good book.
Guided by wisdom. Covered in prayer.
The chamber stands on more than its staff. An advisory board, an intercessory prayer team, and pastoral advisors help steer and sustain the work. These circles are taking shape now, as the right leaders step forward.
Advisory Board
Trusted leaders who help steer the chamber's direction, strategy, and growth.
Forming nowIntercessory Team
Intercessors who cover the chamber, its members, and its mission in prayer.
Forming nowPastoral Advisors
Pastors and spiritual leaders who keep the work grounded in faith.
Forming nowBe part of what we’re building.
Charter membership is open now. Help shape Oregon’s chamber for Christian business from the ground up.