The Greater Kirkland Chamber of Commerce
AmbassadorsWhat Is An Ambassador
by Ryan James, President, Greater Kirkland Chamber of Commerce, 2018
The primary mission of the Kirkland Chamber of Commerce’s Ambassadors program is the retention of existing Kirkland Chamber Members, enlistment of new members, and to serve as goodwill representatives of the chamber at a variety of functions. This energetic group helps maintain contact with other Chamber members while promoting the Kirkland Chamber of Commerce and its purpose.
Ambassadors attend Chamber events and serve as greeters at Chamber functions such as monthly Business After Hours, Luncheons, Ribbon Cuttings and Grand Openings as well as other Chamber activities. Ambassadors are the first contact that new members have upon joining the Kirkland Chamber of Commerce.
Ambassador Chairs
Kerry Read
Senior Research Consultant - RedCloud Consulting Inc.
Troy Thiel
CEO The Thiel Group-Keller Williams Realty
Troy has over 25 years of experience as a leader in the Real Estate Industry as a Sales Consultant, CEO and active participant in Industry organizations. Troy knows what it takes to help the Thiel Team’s clients reach their Real Estate Goals! They serve Individuals, Families, Investors, Builders and Developers and LOVE what they do!
Ambassadors
Brenda Kauffman
Membership Director - Columbia Athletic Club
Brenda has been an active member of the Chamber since 1989 as well as an active member of the Kirkland Kiwanis Club.
Mary Maas
Club Pesident - CEO Space International
Mary is also a member of the Kiwanis Club of Kirkland. She is a distributor of state-of-the-art health and wellness products.
Craig Gaudry
Senior Global Real Estate Advisor - Realogics Sotheby's Int.
Craig has more than 25 years of experience in the real estate business. He lives with his family in the Houghton neighborhood of Kirkland.
Will Wright
Owner - Franchise Broker Team of Professionals
Will works with individuals and groups who are looking to start their own businesses and connects them with franchise concepts that fill their goals.
Heather Caterson
Principal - Vive Digital Marketing Agency
Heather works at ‘Vive’, a local, full-service digital marketing agency serving the Greater Eastside, that helps customers businesses grow.
JR Gillespie
Principal - Allstar Financial Insurance (AFI)
JR has been providing quality service in the Puget Sound region since 1993 offering health insurance and financial products.