Past Speaker

Karen Lee joined Plymouth Housing as Chief Executive Officer in 2022. Karen has previously served as the CEO of Pioneer Human Services, and a cabinet member and agency director under Governor Christine Gregoire. She also served four years including an overseas tour in the U.S. Army, as the Director [...]

From his background in industry across Asia, EMEA, the USA and Mexico, Adam has accumulated a wealth of experience in business development and manufacturing, culminating in his co-founding GPA in 2007. His strong business acumen forms the bedrock of GPA’s business strategy, while his commitment to the sustainability agenda [...]

Joe Fain is the President and CEO of the Bellevue Chamber. He previously served two terms in the Washington State Senate where he worked extensively on economic development, transportation, and education issues. He was a leading negotiator of Washington’s 2015 statewide transportation package. He also led the negotiations and [...]

Deputy Superintendent for Finance and Operations, Bellevue School DistrictMelissa deVita is the Deputy Superintendent for Financial Services and Operations. Melissa is responsible for the financial and general business operations of the district including finance, budget, payroll, information/ technology infrastructure, building projects, maintenance, custodial services, transportation, and nutrition services.  Her role [...]

Lance is a results-driven professional with repeated success in leading major airport capital development programs, negotiating complex airlines and tenant agreements, and managing large, medium, and small hub airports. As the Chief Operating Officer for Houston’s three airports prior to joining the Port of Seattle Executive team, Lance is [...]

Mike Pellicciotti (Pelleh-chee-otti) was elected Washington’s 24th State Treasurer in 2020. As Washington’s chief financial officer, Mike is dedicated to financial transparency, protecting Washington’s financial health, and advancing policies that best serve our state’s working families and retirees. Before becoming Treasurer, he served two terms in the Washington House [...]

Captain, University-National Oceanographic Laboratory (UNOLS) Academic Research Fleet (ARF) Meegan Corcoran has worked in the maritime industry for over 20 years and recently began working for the University-National Oceanographic Laboratory System (UNOLS), a Federal organization that oversees 17 research ships (soon to be 20) operated by institutions of higher [...]

Mary E. Kipp was named president of PSE in August 2019 and CEO in January 2020. Under her direction, PSE is working toward an aspirational goal of being a Beyond Net Zero Carbon energy company by 2045, targeting reduction of its carbon emissions to net zero and going beyond [...]

Hector Ivan Godoy Priske is the Head Consul of Mexico in Seattle, WA. In his academic and public service careers, he has specialized in the North American trilateral relationship, and has spent his career strengthening the ties between Mexico, the United States, and Canada. He has worked with both [...]

Steven Grimmer is a proven leader at Expeditors through dedication and excellence in the global marketplace. In the position of Senior Vice President of Account Management, he displays vision in order to create a strategic direction for Expeditors Account Management program. A New Jersey native, Steve began his career [...]