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
President Ryan James ryan james fine arts
VP/2024 President Elect
President Emeritus Kristian Uri Fisherman's Finest
VP, Finance Tommy Wang Umpqua Bank
VP, Membership Will Wright Kitchen Tune-Up
VP, Secretary Leo Speaks Integrity Marketing

Board Of Directors

TITLE NAME AFFILIATION
Director Scott Becker Kirkland Rotary
Director Nancy Khoury Banner Bank
Director Jolene Messmer Movement Mortgage
Director Claudia Smith Murphy Business Northwest
Director Karen Quirk Quirk Law Group PLLC
Director Crissy Trewin Hallmark Realty
Director Bonnie McLeod Park Lane Property Owner
Director Karin Quirk Director Diana Lynn
Director Zanetta Marczynska First Financial NorthWest Bank
Director Tina Pettit J. McLaughlin
Director Rich Goudy The Alternative Board Seattle Eastside
Director Carolyn Agan Studio East
Director Dallas Stewart CMIT Solutions
Director Jessica Beck Kruger, Beck, Kravitz
Director Dr. Ettore Palazzo EvergreenHealth

Ex-Officio Members

Title Name Affiliation
Ex Officio Dennis Newell Costco

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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