First, State Representative Kristine Reeves will speak to the young professional guests about why being involved in your community is important and why she ran for public office.

Currently, State Representative Reeves is the Director of Economic Development for the Military and Defense Sector for the State of Washington. her role focuses on promoting public and private economic development that supports military bases. Representative Reeves is a strong advocate for working families, raising the middle class and providing opportunities for those who sacrifice for their communities.  

After the talk, we will head to the Convention Center's Skybridge and join the Chamber’s Public Officials Reception. The following officials are scheduled to attend:

SCHEDULED TO ATTEND
Hon. Duane Davidson, Treasurer, State of Washington
Hon. Hilary Franz, Commissioner of Public Lands, State of Washington
Hon. Reuven Carlyle, Senator, State of Washington
Hon. David Frockt, Senator, State of Washington
Hon. Joe Nguyen, Senator, State of Washington
Hon. Laurie Jinkins, Speaker-Designate, State of Washington
Hon. Roger Goodman, Representative, State of Washington
Hon. Javier Valdez, Representative, State of Washington
Hon. John Wilson, Assessor, King County
Hon. Claudia Balducci, Councilmember, King County
Hon. Jeanne Kohl-Welles, Councilmember, King County
Hon. Kathy Lambert, Councilmember, King County
Hon. Joe McDermott, Councilmember, King County
Hon. Dave Somers, Executive, Snohomish County
Hon. Terry Ryan, Councilmember, Snohomish County
Hon. Pete Holmes, City Attorney, City of Seattle
Hon. Debora Juarez, Councilmember, City of Seattle
Hon. Abel Pacheco, Councilmember, City of Seattle
Hon. Lynne Robinson, Deputy Mayor, City of Bellevue
Hon. John Stokes, Councilmember, City of Bellevue
Hon. Janice Zahn, Councilmember, City of Bellevue
Hon. Ryan McIrvin, Councilmember, City of Renton
Hon. Nancy Backus, Mayor, City of Auburn
Hon. Will Hall, Mayor, City of Shoreline
Hon. Susan Chang, Councilmember, City of Shoreline
Hon. Chris Roberts, Councilmember, City of Shoreline
Hon. Clyde Hill, Deputy Mayor, City of SeaTac
Hon. Peter Kwon, Councilmember, City of SeaTac
Hon. David Baker, Mayor, City of Kenmore
Hon. Fran Gregor Hollums, Councilmember, City of Covington
Hon. Erin Murray, Councilmember-Elect, City of Mountlake Terrace
Hon. Allan Ekberg, Mayor, City of Tukwila
Hon. Kathy Hougardy, Councilmember, City of Tukwila
Hon. Matt Larson, Mayor, City of Snoqualmie
Hon. Courtney Gregoire, Commissioner, Port of Seattle
Hon. Sam Cho, Commissioner-Elect, Port of Seattle