Kevin Barrett, President

Kevin is a highly accomplished Certified Leadership Coach and Learning and Development Professional. Since 2006, Kevin has volunteered as a business mentor, engaging with entrepreneurs from all over the world to help their small businesses thrive. Kevin has served as President of the Lynnwood Chapter of the Professional Networking Association Northwest.

He is the co-founder and President of The Beartastic Readers, a non-profit focused on improving the literacy of grade school children through highly motivating reading programs.

mace erickson, vice president

Mace is an accomplished commercial broker in the Pacific Northwest with over 24 years of experience ranging from brokering, to property management, to ground up development. Mace grew up in Seattle and joined the family business in 2001, and continued working with multifamily and commercial investments. He is a founding member of two syndication groups oriented on providing both affordable and luxury housing, and is focused on revitalizing run down properties to bring new life to the area. Mace lives with his wife, son, and daughter in Shoreline. 

Lara Grauer, past President

Lara is a luxury portrait photographer and owner of Lara Grauer Photography in North Seattle. She is a "story-of-you teller" whose fun and engaging photography process creates genuine portraits that get noticed and build lasting connection. Lara has been an active volunteer in Shoreline since 2008. She has volunteered in the Shoreline School district for over 15 years, and in the Shoreline Chamber of Commerce since 2016.

Lara served as the Chamber Treasurer in 2018, a general board member from 2019-2022, and Chamber Vice-President in 2023.

jess brammer, Treasurer

Rose Werelus, Secretary

Rose Werelus was raised in Shoreline, attending St. Luke Catholic School and graduating from Shorewood High School. Rose is a current resident of Shoreline and the manager and part owner of Spin Alley Bowling and Vault 177 in Richmond Beach. She has over 25 years of restaurant experience and is proud to be a part of a local Shoreline business she has been going to since she was a child. Spin Alley & Vault 177 sponsor several annual local events including the Richmond Beach Strawberry Festival and the ShoreLake Arts Concerts in the Park series as well as serving as host and venue for the Richmond Beach Community Association’s Oktoberfest.

Directors

Nathan daum

Nate has been the City of Shoreline's Economic Development Manager and a Chamber member since 2018. A lifelong resident of the Seattle area, Nate has more than 20 years' experience supporting small businesses, non-profits, and government agencies.

Nate has a master's in urban planning with a specialization in real estate from the University of Washington and a B.A. in history from Western Washington University. He also serves on the board of directors of the Washington State Economic Development Association and the Joint Workforce Advisory Committee of the Shoreline Community College and Shoreline School District.

jack malek

Jack Malek is a local Realtor in Shoreline and surrounding suburbs of Edmonds, Woodway and North Seattle for 17 years. He’s served 8 years on the Shoreline Planning Commission, 15 years on the Richmond Beach Community Association, 3 years on the Shoreline Council of Neighborhoods and a supporter of local Arts and Music. He’s originally a Physician's Assistant and Hospital Administrator from the southwest, he moved to Shoreline 21 years ago with his wife and son. 

Jack served as Chamber President in 2023.

Kim Stege

Kim is co-owner, with her husband, of Seniors Helping Seniors, an in-home care agency providing non-medical care to seniors. Their unique peer-to-peer model, goal of hiring seniors, and mission to support their client’s independence sets them apart in the industry.  They started the agency to give back to their community and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.  This love of community also extends to joining the Shoreline Chamber,  serving on the board and a great appreciation for the community connections made. Kim and her family have been residents of Shoreline for almost 25 years.