The Peter Kirk Club
The Peter Kirk Club Hall of Presidents honors the extraordinary leaders who have shaped the Greater Kirkland Chamber of Commerce through decades of service, vision, and dedication.
Since 1936, each president has carried forward the Chamber’s mission — strengthening local business, championing community growth, and preserving the collaborative spirit that defines Kirkland. These individuals didn’t just hold a title. They guided businesses through change, supported economic development, built partnerships, and helped steward the Chamber into each new chapter.
The Hall of Presidents stands as a tribute to their leadership and as a reminder that strong communities are built by those willing to serve.
The Greater Kirkland Chamber, Hall of Presidents
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
| 1936-1937 | Maury Powell |
| 1938 | Leroy Johnson |
| 1939 | Jalmer Halls |
| 1941 | Lamar Ostrander |
| 1943 | Lou Young |
| 1944 | Lowell King |
| 1945 | Roy Coleman |
| 1946 | Max Canterbury |
| 1947 | Art Needham |
| 1947 | Charles Johnson |
| 1948 | Al Nilsson |
| 1949 | Harry Olson |
| 1950 | Ralph Brown |
| 1951 | Walt Irvine |
| 1952 | Ron Richardson |
| 1953 | Chuck Morgan |
| 1954 | Jack Wester |
| 1955 | Frank Shinstrom |
| 1956 | Bill Bell |
| 1957 | Gerry Cruea |
| 1957 | Harry Olson |
| 1958 | Ray Danklefsen |
| 1958 | Bob Polachek |
| 1959 | Glen Courtney |
| 1960 | Walt Ferguson |
| 1961 | Paul Sullivan |
| 1962 | Harry Cummings |
| 1963 | Clarence Schott |
| 1964 | John Winstead |
| 1965 | Chuck Morgan |
| 1966 | Bill Patier |
| 1967 | Dick Ashton |
| 1968 | Jerry Noble |
| 1969 | Sid Gregory |
| 1970 | Bill Patier |
| 1971 | Robert P. Tjossiem |
| 1972 | James G. Vaux |
| 1973 | Robert Shelts |
| 1974 | Ray White |
| 1975 | Rudy Bankson |
| 1976 | Herbert Crowder |
| 1977 | Jim Shideler |
| 1978 | Jerry James |
| 1979 | John Mix |
| 1980-1981 | Richard Rising |
| 1981 | Darwin Rominger |
| 1982 | Larry Fowler |
| 1983 | Richard Ekins |
| 1985 | William C. Woods |
| 1986 | Cheri Moll |
| 1987 | George Bean |
| 1988-1989 | Charlie Wittenberg |
| 1989-1990 | Bill Leverett |
| 1990-1991 | L.E. “Bud” Scarr |
| 1991-1992 | Donna Raymond |
| 1993 | A. Duane Lund |
| 1994 | T.J. Woosley |
| 1995 | Donovan Tracy |
| 1996 | Linda Holman |
| 1997 | Teddy Overleese |
| 1998 | Craig Ortloff |
| 1999-2000 | Jim Lauinger |
| 2000-2001 | Dr. Gary Cohn |
| 2001-2002 | Jeff Clark |
| 2003 | Ben Lindekugel |
| 2004 | Patti Smith |
| 2005 | Mike Nelson |
| 2006 | Jim Hutchinson |
| 2007 | Brenda Nunes |
| 2008 | Chuck McWilliams |
| 2009 | Michelle Goerdel |
| 2010 | Jim Hutchinson |
| 2011 | Val Gurin |
| 2012-2013 | Doug Davis |
| 2014 | Kathy Feek |
| 2015 | Jeff Cole |
| 2016 | Scott Becker |
| 2017 | Jessica Beck |
| 2018 | Ryan James |
| 2019 | Kevin Hansen |
| 2020-2021 | Amy Mutal |
| 2021 | Debbie Leviton |
| 2022 | Dallas Stewert |
| 2023 | Cherese Bourgoin |
| 2023 | Kristian Uri |
| 2024-2025 | Ryan James |
