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RENTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

LEADERSHIP TEAM

Diane Dobson
CEO/President
Kevin Hays
Director of Finance
finance@gorenton.com
membership@gorenton.com
Sianna Foster
Member Engagement Coordinator
sianna@gorenton.com
Ashley Dobson
Events Ambassador
communications@gorenton.com
Darlene Larsen
Administrative Assistant / Member Support
dlarsen@gorenton.com
Kimberly Ilumin
Administrative Assistant

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Board meetings are the third Thursday each month, 8am virtually. Please contact the Chamber for more information.

Are you passionate about driving economic growth, supporting local businesses, and shaping the future of our community? The Renton Chamber of Commerce is seeking dedicated leaders who want to make a difference! As a board member, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with key stakeholders, influence policy, and contribute to strategic initiatives that strengthen our business community. If you’re ready to step up, lend your expertise, and be a voice for local businesses, we invite you to apply today!

Board Member Qualifications

Board Application Form

Kevin Smith
Executive Board Member - Board President - Board Treasurer - Education Sector
Director of CTE
Renton School District
Danielle Smith
Executive Board Member - Board Vice Chair & Immediate Past Board Chair
Owner/CEO
Wild Seed Consulting
Dirty Dawgz
Steve Wong
Executive Board Member - Past Board Chair
Managing Partner
The Red Tea Room Catering
James Alberson
Past Chair
Owner and Principal
Top Tier Training & Development, Inc.
Sarah McNiesh
Secretary/Past Chair
Development Director
MultiService Center
Dr. Yoshiko Harden
Education Sector
President
Renton Technical College
Ryan Tomasich
Board Member
Sr. Mgr of Government Operations
Boeing Company
Link
Rosie Rourke
Board Member
Managing Broker Team Leader - Keller Williams Realty
Rosie Rourke Team
Amanda Free
Board Member
MPA, PLS - City of Renton, Economic Development Acting Director
City of Renton
Amber Hollis
Board Member
CFO
Hammers That Care
Jay Townsend
Board Member
VP of Community & Business Dev | First Financial Northwest operated by Global Credit Union
Dominik Kunigk
Board Member
Broker/Owner
DOK Insurance Agency
Raman Mann
Board Member
Owner
Happy Tails Animal Hospital
Christine Blankenship-Buhler
Board Member
Owner
1630 Hair Artisans
Michael Huynh
Board Member
Owner
Macadons
Franco Phillips
Board Member
Co-owner
Melrose Grill
Dr. Jashon Banks Sr.
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice
Bellevue College

AMBASSADORS

Our Ambassadors are the pulse of the Chamber family. They serve as our business welcoming agents by greeting new members and guests at Chamber events, attending ribbon-cutting ceremonies, and introducing new members to other member businesses. The CONNECTOR is our monthly Ambassador newsletter to keep you up to date on what's happening at the chamber.

Nina Boss
Edward Jones
Tsuneko Nakatani
Tsuneko Nakatani - Financial Services Professional | NYLIFE Securities LLC
Amber Hollis
Hammers That Care
Michael Huynh
Macadons
Manami Imaoka
Cristo Rey Jesuit Seattle High School
Michele Kunigk
DOK Insurance Agency LLC
Dominik Kunigk
DOK Insurance Agency LLC
Nicole Mellinger
Renton Lions Club
Joshua Hudson
Hudson Portraits
Darlene Larsen
Celebration Foursquare Church
Charlie Schmidt
Legal Shield - DBA Charlie Schmidt
Dan Hammes
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Marcie Palmer
Gary Palmer
Cornelia Clark
Law Office of Cornelia Clark
Cheri Guadiz
RCOC Ambassador

VOLUNTEERS & ASSOCIATES

We are always looking for dedicated community members to help support and volunteer at the Chamber and at our events. What makes a community work is people stepping up and supporting one another in the very elements that make communities work - volunteering. Please notify our office if you are interested in volunteering - we would love to have you join us.

Cheri Guadiz
Ambassador | Volunteer
Jeanette Ward
Ambassador | Volunteer
Paula Vallot-Smith
Ambassador | Volunteer

STUDENT ASSOCIATES

Student Associates from Cristo Rey Jesuit High School.

COMMITTEE CHAIRS

We have several committees, that you or one of your staff can participate in every month, to include Business Development, Legislative, Education, Downtown Partnerships, Emerging Leaders, Ambassadors, or even serve on our Board of Directors. All of our committees have positions that one or more of your lead team members can serve. In absence of a member designated Chair, the Chamber Liaison shall serve in such capacity.  

RENTON AREA NONPROFITS UNITE (RANU)

RANU Chair: Robert Simonds, Key to Change

Board Liaison: Sarah McNiesh

Meeting: 4th Wednesday of Each Month

Time: 9am - 10:30am

Location: Renton Chamber of Commerce

LEGISLATIVE / TRANSPORTATION

Chair: *Open*

Board Liaison: *Open*

Meeting: 3rd Tuesday of Each Month

Time: 8:30am - 9:30am

Location: Renton Chamber of Commerce*

*Virtual unless otherwise announced

AMBASSADOR / MEMBER SERVICES COMMITTEE

Chair: *Open*

Board Liaison: *Open*

Meeting: 1st Tuesday of Each Month

Time: Noon - 1:00 PM

Location: Rotates in Local Community Businesses

EDUCATION COMMITTEE

Chair: *Open*

Board Liaison: Kevin Smith

Meeting: 2nd Monday of Each Month

Time: 8am - 9am

Location: Renton Chamber of Commerce*

*Virtual unless otherwise announced

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Chair: *Open*

Board Liaison: Steve Wong

Meeting: 2nd Wednesday of each month

Time: 9a - 10:30a

Location: GenCare Lifestyle Renton at the Lodge at Eagle Ridge

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION COMMITTEE

Chair: *Open*

Board Liaison: *Open*

Chamber Liaison: Diane Dobson

Meeting: Contact the Chamber

SEATTLE SOUTHSOUND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE

Chamber Liaison: Diane Dobson

Meeting: Contact the Chamber

Weekly Meetings: Jan - April

Time: Fridays - 2p - 2:30p

Location: Virtual

Legislative Breakfast: December/January

Quarterly Planning Meetings: Feb, Apr, Sep, Dec

STRATEGIC PLAN COMMITTEE

Chair: *Open*

Board Liaison: *Open*

Chamber Liaison: Diane Dobson

Meeting: Contact the Chamber

EAST KING COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE

Chamber Liaison: Diane Dobson

Meeting: 4th Thursday Monthly

Time: Noon - 1:30pm

EVENTS COMMITTEE

Chair: Rosie Rourke

Chair: Sarah McNiesh

Chamber Liaison: Ashley Dobson

Meeting: Contact the Chamber

FINANCE COMMITTEE/GRANTS

Chair: *Open*

Board Liaison: Kevin Smith, Board Treasurer

Chamber Liaison: Kevin Hays - Bookeeping

Meeting: Varies (contact chamber)

Time: 8:00am - 9:00am

Location: Zoom

BUILDINGS COMMITTEE

Chair: *Open*

Board Liaison: *Open*

Chamber Liaison: Kevin Hays, Darlene Larsen

Meeting: Contact the Chamber

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

Chair: *Open*

Board Liaison: *Open*

Chamber Liaison: Darlene Larsen

Meeting: Contact the Chamber

BOARD EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Chair: Steve Wong

Board Liaison: Steve Wong

Members: Steve Wong, Danielle Smith, Farid Askerov, Kevin Smith

MARKETING / PROMOTIONS

Chair: *Open*

Board Liaison: *Open*

Meeting: Contact the Chamber

TASKFORCE ON HOMELESSNESS

Chair: Angelique Cadwallader

Board Liaison: *Open*

Meeting: 2nd Tuesday of Each Month

Time: 2:00 - 3:00 PM

Location: Renton Chamber of Commerce

YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS

Chair: *Open*

Board Liaison: *Open*

Meeting: Contact the Chamber