Chamber Staff

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

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