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

2024 Board of Directors

• Jason Booker, Kansas Athletics
• Tricia Bergman, University of Kansas
• Mike Bernholtz, Amarr
• Mark Buhler, CEK Insurance
• Paul Davis, Paul Davis Law Firm, LLC
• Kathleen Morgan, Lawrence Public Library
• Matt Gough, Barber Emerson, LC
• 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
• Tony Krsnich, Flint Hills Holding Group
• Dan Martin, KU Endowment
• Lon Meyer, Black Hills Energy
• Oliver Minnis, Stephens Real Estate
• Amber Nickel, PawshWash
• Heath Peterson, KU Alumni Association
• Nicole Rials, KN Rials Therapy and Consulting
• Kaylee Sell, Truity Credit Union
• 2023 Ex-Officio Positions

• Adam Courtney, KU Innovation Park
• Dr. Douglas Girod, University of Kansas
• Dr. Kevin Kelley, Peaslee Tech
• Mackie Moore, Haskell Indian Nations University
• Craig Owens, City of Lawrence