Staff & Board

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

Board of Directors

• Jason Booker, Kansas Athletics
• Tricia Bergman, AVC for Economic Development
• Mark Buhler, CEK Insurance
• Bradley Burnside, U.S. Bank
• Jerome Davies, KU Endowment Association
• Paul Davis, Paul Davis Law Firm, LLC
• Carter Gaskins, Gaskins Photography
• Matt Gough, Barber Emerson, LC
• Brandon Graham, Jefferson’s
• Jeff Hamm, Hamm Companies
• Steven Hertzog, Lawrence Business Magazine
• Ken Hite, Kindred CPA
• Robert Hulse, Lawrence Board of Realtors
• Chris Kohart, SSC CPAs + Advisors
• Tony Krsnich, Flint Hills Holding Group
• 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 Sells, Truity Credit Union
• 2022 Ex-Officio Positions

• Adam Courtney, KU Innovation Park
• Dr. Douglas Girod, University of Kansas
• Dr. Kevin Kelley, Peaslee Tech
• Dr. Anthony Lewis, USD 497