Events

Mike Schindler - CEO / Podcast Host / Co-Executive Producer Operation Military Family / IT'S VUCA From the pandemic to economic freefall and AI, the future is moving fast. The military calls it the age of VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, ambiguity). So how do you manage constant uncertainty for leaders and employees amid exponential change? […]

M. P. (Mike) Woodward - Novelist / Author Penguin Random House / Himself Mike will share how his role at Amazon Prime transitioned into his present career as a novelist / author as well as briefly discuss the two books he has released – “The Handler” in June 2022 and “Dead Drop” in May 2023. […]

Carmen LaPonte - Owner and CEO Quality Sewing and Vacuum Since 1985 Quality Sewing and Vacuum has been focused on customer service and bringing people joy through sewing. This morning Carmen LaPonte, owner and CEO, will share her family business story and their plans for the future. About the Speaker Carmen LaPonte is the CEO […]

Whittaker Dunn - Vice President Operations Dunn Lumber Whittaker will be talking about the history of his family's business, How Dunn Lumber changed to avoid being wiped out by the box stores, and why the Dunn Family wants to avoid being landlords. About the Speaker Whittaker Dunn is a 5th generation member of the Dunn […]

Jerome "Jay" Hagen - Fire Chief City of Bellevue Fire Department Bellevue is a growing and changing city. A city that was in the past mainly residential is now significantly changed by the number of multi-family units and the tremendous growth of Bellevue's downtown core. Bellevue Fire seeks to serve the public with innovation responding […]

Kaj Pedersen - 2023-24 District Governor District 5030, Rotary International DG Pedersen will lead the District Conference in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada this weekend. About the Speaker Every BBRC member is encouraged to attend the District Conference.

Bill Krueger - Senior Broadcast Analyst Root SportsThe Seattle Mariner 2023 season ended October 1st with the Mariners one game out of the playoffs, after winning 90 games. How did this season go, who were the surprises and what can we expect in 2024? What will it take to get the Mariners over the hump […]

Judge Sean P. O'Donnell - Chief, Unified Family Court King County Superior Court, SeattleIn Judge O'Donnell's talk, he plans to address the following topics. 1. The judiciary’s make-up in Washington – how judges get to be judges – what elections look like.2. A bit about working on the Green River Killer case - I admit, […]

Sean Goldfinch - Residential & Retail Sales Manager Goldfinch Bros., Inc. A look at the history of Goldfinch Bros., Inc. as a glass and glazing subcontractor and how this six-generation family business was built. The presentation will touch on the core principles that lead to the company's legacy and how they continue to build for […]

Corey Jahlas - Associate Director of Athletic Bands University of Washington This morning BBRC will be joined by 20 members of the UW Husky Marching Band to entertain us, led by Corey Jahlas. these young men and women will display their musical talent to inspire us as well as make us thankful that we live […]

Ally Svenson - Co-founder and Protector of the Purpose MOD (Made On Demand) PizzaAlly will take us down memory lane and share the start of her entrepreneurial journey, involving her high school sweetheart Scott, London and coffee. She will also bring us up to date on her more recent entrepreneurial activities, still with Scott, but […]