Chamber Board & Staff

For over 60 years, the Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce has been working to create a special experience for visitors and locals alike. Today, the area has evolved into an internationally recognized, four season destination. The Chamber of Commerce works to preserve what has made Leavenworth so successful, while ensuring its legacy continues.

2026 Board of Directors


Kayla Applebay, President
Bushel and Bee Taproom

Joel Martinez, Vice President
Icicle Brewing

Rusty Gibbs, Secretary
Gibbs Graphics

Kevin Rieke, Past President
The Wood Shop/Hat Shop

Rob Ahrens
Hotel Leavenworth

Michelle McMullen
The Nutcracker Museum

Chris John
The Posthotel

York Bauer
Iron + Velvet

Lindsay Boyd
Leavenworth Boutiques

Nick Pankow
Leavenworth Waffle House

Martin Szuster
Pension Anna Hotel

Gemma Fortier
Sleeping Lady Resort

Matt Cade
Leavenworth Museum

Kirstie Miethe
Jubilee!

Our elected volunteer Chamber Board meets on the 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month.

Each board member serves on at least two of these committees:

  • Finance

  • Development/Sustainability

  • Ethics & Membership

  • Events

  • Downtown Steering Committee

  • City Parking Committee

  • Leavenworth Area Promotions (LAP


Chamber Staff

Troy Campbell, Executive Director -
e-mail

Jessica Stoller, Marketing & Public Relations Director - e-mail

Ernest Palmer, Director of Events and Entertainment - e-mail

Dana Kemmerling, Willkommen Center Manager & Membership Coordinator e-mail

Matt Fadness, Recreation Ambassador Program Coordinator e-mail

Cameron Campbell, Event Coordinator e-mail

Miranda Bergquist, Willkommen Center Guest Services e-mail

Alex Bugert, Willkommen Center Coordinator e-mail