Fred VanNatta Honored with HBA Lifetime Achievement Award

Fred VanNatta Honored with HBA Lifetime Achievement Award

ByMary Louise VanNatta

Fred VanNatta spent his working career as housing advocate and governmental affairs representative for the homebuilding industry. On Dec. 1 he was awarded the 2017 Home Builders Association (HBA) Lifetime Achievement Award at the Builder’s Ball in Portland. The Home Builders Association presents the award “in recognition of involvement and leadership in the association, contributions…

Fred VanNatta Featured in Reagan Election History Book

Fred VanNatta Featured in Reagan Election History Book

ByMary Louise VanNatta

Longtime public relations professional, Willamette University graduate and dedicated Salem community member Fred VanNatta is featured in historian Gene Kopelson’s new book, “Reagan’s 1968 Dress Rehearsal,” a publication mapping Ronald Reagan’s presidential campaign enterprise. Referred to as “Reagan’s Oregon 1968 team leader” and headlined as “rock star lobbyist,” VanNatta was mentioned more than 30 times…