The Board Of Directors

The Kirkland Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is integral to the organization, focusing on strategic direction, financial oversight, program goals, priority setting, and evaluating success. Directors lend their support and resources for achieving Chamber goals, occasionally undertaking special assignments from the President.

Executive Board

TITLE NAME AFFILIATION LinkedIn
President Ryan James ryan james fine arts LinkedIn Profile
Vice President Jessica Beck Kruger, Beck, Kravitz LinkedIn Profile
President Emeritus Kristian Uri Fisherman's Finest LinkedIn Profile
VP, Finance Tommy Wang Umpqua Bank LinkedIn Profile
VP, Membership Will Wright Kitchen Tune-Up LinkedIn Profile
VP, Secretary Leo Speaks Integrity Marketing LinkedIn Profile

Board Of Directors

TITLE NAME AFFILIATION LinkedIn
Director Scott Becker Kirkland Rotary LinkedIn Profile
Director Nancy Khoury Banner Bank LinkedIn Profile
Director Jolene Messmer Movement Mortgage LinkedIn Profile
Director Claudia Smith Murphy Business Northwest LinkedIn Profile
Director Karen Quirk Quirk Law Group PLLC LinkedIn Profile
Director Crissy Trewin Hallmark Realty LinkedIn Profile
Director Bonnie McLeod Park Lane Property Owner LinkedIn Profile
Director Zanetta Marczynska First Financial NorthWest Bank LinkedIn Profile
Director Rich Goudy The Alternative Board Seattle Eastside LinkedIn Profile
Director Carolyn Agan Studio East LinkedIn Profile
Director Dallas Stewart CMIT Solutions LinkedIn Profile
Director Community Ambassador Merrill Gardens
Director Dr. Ettore Palazzo EvergreenHealth LinkedIn Profile

Ex-Officio Members

Title Name Affiliation LinkedIn
Ex Officio Dennis Newell Costco LinkedIn Profile

Key Board responsibilities include policy formulation, program and budget approval, hiring and managing the Executive Director, and maintaining community business leader relations. They adhere to and amend the Chamber's Bylaws as needed.



Individual Directors must attend meetings, engage in decision-making, uphold the Chamber's interests, and consult with members for informed actions. They offer counsel to Chamber officers and staff, and fulfill duties as requested by the President.

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