Operating in Hood River for 96 years, Columbia River Insurance (CRI) has adapted and grown along with the community. Through the many changes in the Gorge, CRI has always focused on delivering accurate and professional insurance solutions for its clients. CRI is now licensed in 14 states and enjoys the ability to deliver coverages for clients far beyond the Mid-Columbia when needed.
CRI focuses on providing insurance solutions for both personal and business needs. Over the last decade CRI has worked diligently to provide a local professional option to the ever-growing technology business sector of the Gorge. CRI works with the leading insurance carriers in the technology industry and through these relationships has been able to provide industry-leading coverage for their local clients. In recognition of the importance of the technology industry to our local and world economy, CRI has taken steps to be a local leader in the technology insurance segment. Long-term client relationships with local businesses like Gorge Networks, Sagetech, Spidercam and Summit Projects (to name a few) have truly allowed CRI the experiences to understand the technology industry and the special needs of many GTA members.
Being a member of the GTA has allowed CRI to stay in touch with the ever-growing and expanding local technology industry. CRI looks forward to the future of this industry for the Mid-Columbia, not only for the positive effect on the local economy, but also for the many wonderful and interesting people from the industry that now call the Gorge home. Learn more at columbiariverins.com.
About Scott Reynier, Vice-President
Scott knew it was time to leave Philadelphia for the Gorge after visiting his brother Ron, a Hood River attorney, in 1987 and 1988. Scott finally moved to Hood River in 1990 to work at Columbia River Insurance. He enjoys most of the recreational activities the Gorge offers and often wonders how lucky we all are for living where we do. He previously spent 4 years on the Hood River City Council and remains humbled by that experience. In the last 6 years, he has given much of his free time to act as Tournament Chairman for the LPGA Safeway Classic that takes place in Portland each August. The event generated just over $6 Million for Oregon-based children’s charities during his tenure. Unknown facts: Scott is addicted to the chocolate chip cookies at the New York City Sub Shop and yes, he drives a mini-van just to accommodate his Great Dane “Hank.”
