ONLINE 2022 Board Election Voting opened 11/4 at 6pm.
ONE BALLOT per Member.
You are voting to select a 2022 President, Secretary (the position is open if you'd like to be considered) and fill 11 Director spots**. The Chamber has invited nominees to provide a short statement to help you select your candidates for this election.
Voting Concludes Thursday, November 18th at 11pm, and the new Board will be revealed at the December Member Holiday Meeting!
**Our current Chamber Vice President, Jerry Sprute and Treasurer, Debbie Bredeweg still have 1 year left in their term.
2022 Candidate Statements are BELOW the BALLOT - SCROLL TO SEE.
Vote for 2022 Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
* Denotes a Candidate currently on the 2021 Board of Directors AS a Director or Officer
PLEASE SEE CANDIDATE STATEMENTS BELOW VOTING BLOCK
2022 Candidate Statements
Presidential Candidate - Statement provided by Nominee
JOSH LOWELL * - Law Offices of Magnuson Lowell P.S.
“Thank you to all who have remained dedicated to helping our strong community flourish. I had the exciting opportunity to open my last term as President of the Duvall Chamber of Commerce months before a global pandemic. I am proud of all we’ve accomplished including a transition to digital meetings and events and dissemination of vital business information. I hope you grant me the privilege of leading you into the future.”
Secretary Candidate - Statement provided by Nominee
POSITION OPEN for VOLUNTEER CONSIDERATION
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Board of Director Candidates – Statements provided by Nominee
BRITTANY CRISS * – Duvall Print & Post
“I have been on the Chamber Board for a few years now and love getting the opportunity to help our local businesses through all the benefits the Chamber offers.”
JANELLE TIMM – Rustic Rose
“Small business owner on Main St since 2017. Wants a better future for our businesses.”
KASS HOLDEMAN * - Kass Holdeman - RE/MAX Northwest
“I have been proud to serve on the Board of the Duvall Chamber of Commerce for the past three years and would appreciate the opportunity to continue. I’ve been a realtor in Duvall for 24 years and have also been involved in bringing arts and music to Duvall.”
LAURA SMITH * – Empower Youth Network
“I am the Executive Director for the Empower Youth Network (EYN). I have more than 20 years of experience in the non-profit sector and have been with the Empower Youth Network since 2005. I have been an active community leader on the Eastside for many years, and I’m excited to serve our Duvall community as a board member.”
MAT HIGGINS – Duvall Ace Hardware & Garden
“I hope to add the perspective of a former Chamber of Commerce director and a seasoned downtown business owner to the 2022 Chamber Board of Directors. I look forward to serving Duvall's business community with the goal of harnessing our collective strength to make necessary investments and improvements to the business environment of this unique Town.“
MEGAN CRAWFORD * – Acres of Diamonds
“I am dedicated to excellence, unity and collaboration. I have a unique perspective that has resulted from growing up the daughter of a small business owner in Duvall. That perspective, coupled with my experience in nonprofit work makes Megan a great addition to the team.”
MICHELLE GENGLER * – Duvall Veterinary Hospital
"I have been deeply involved in all local activities, and enjoying all Duvall has to offer, since becoming a local business owner in 2014. I enjoy all the Chamber offers with regards to supporting my business and other local businesses. The warm community feeling our town offers to residents and visitors alike is unique and deserves to be highlighted as much as possible. Participating as a Chamber Board Member allows me a greater opportunity to promote and support our small town feeling in an ever-changing big city landscape."
WADE HASBROUCK – Wade Hasbrouck Photography LLC
“I am a longtime resident of Duvall, 20+ years, and as I am making the transition from a career in Technology to something I am equally passionate about, Photography, I joined the Chamber of Commerce to get to know various business people in the community and look for ways we can work together. In the short time I have a been a member, I am excited about what the chamber has to offer, and looking for ways that I may able to contribute and help out with their work.”
*Denotes a Candidate currently on the 2021 Board of Directors as a Director of Officer.