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Chamber Board of Directors
Comprised of professional and inspirational volunteer leaders from across the Lawrence community, the Board of Directors represents a wide range of industries and expertise that will be a great asset to help guide The Chamber and its staff as it moves forward while focusing on leadership, advocacy, and growth.
Executive Committee

Kate Chinn
Board Chair
Express Employment Professionals

Ken Hite
Incoming Chair
Kindred CPA, LLC

Lon Meyer
Treasurer
Black Hills Energy

Russ Johnson
Immediate Past Chair
LMH Health
, Community
2025 Board of Directors
- Jason Booker, Kansas Athletics
- Tricia Bergman, University of Kansas
- Mike Bernholtz, Amarr
- Mike Bourneuf, O’Malley Beverage
- Mark Buhler, CEK Insurance
- Paul Davis, Paul Davis Law Firm, LLC
- Kathleen Morgan, Lawrence Public Library
- Brandon Graham, Jefferson’s
- Jeff Hamm, Hamm Companies
- Steven Hertzog, Lawrence Business Magazine
- Robert Hulse, Lawrence Board of Realtors
- Gina Meier – Hummel, O’Connell Children’s Shelter
- Karla Leeper, University of Kansas
- Chris Kohart, SSC CPAs + Advisors
- Dan Martin, KU Endowment
- Oliver Minnis, Stephens Real Estate
- Amber Nickel, Community Member
- Heath Peterson, KU Alumni Association
- Nicole Rials, KN Rials Therapy and Consulting
- Yvonne Ruder, Alpha Roofing LLC
- Kaylee Sell, Truity Credit Union
- James Walden, Clayton Wealth Partners
- 2025 Ex-Officio Positions
- Adam Courtney, KU Innovation Park
- Dr. Douglas Girod, University of Kansas
- Dr. Kevin Kelley, Peaslee Tech
- Dr. Jeanice Swift, Lawrence Public Schools
- Mackie Moore, Haskell Indian Nations University
- Craig Owens, City of Lawrence

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