The government of the Chamber, the direction of its work, the control of its property and the general management of its affairs is the ultimate responsibility of the Board of Directors.
The Board of Directors is comprised of 30 concerned business people, diverse in experience, vocation and background, volunteering their time to make Lawrence a better place to do business. Each year eight seats are elected for a term of three years. In addition the President of Haskell Indian Nations University, and the Chancellor of the University of Kansas and the Superintendent of USD 497 all serve as permanent ex-officio members of the Chamber Board of Directors.
The Board of Directors elects its own Officers Committee, whose members serve as the Executive Committee and/or vice-chairs for the various Chamber divisions. Those divisions are: Economic Development, Government & Community Affairs, Membership, Communications and Operations, University Relations and Strategic Planning/Leadership Lawrence. The Officers Committee meets between board meetings and acts as a continuance through which the initiatives and programs of the divisions are presented to the Board.
2012 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
CHAIR
John Ross
Laser Logic
PAST-CHAIR
Cindy Yulich
Emprise Bank
Vice Chair of Communications
INCOMING CHAIR
Doug Gaumer
INTRUST Bank
TREASURER
Ken Hite
Mize, Houser & Co.