Pullman Businessperson Named Chamber Executive Director

PULLMAN—A Pullman businessperson and Washington State University graduate, Pete Chittenden, who has been active with the chamber and served as its vice president, has been named Executive Director of the Pullman Chamber of Commerce.

His first official day with the chamber was Monday, June 9th, although Chittenden has volunteered with the chamber for the last four years, serving on its government affairs committee and the chamber board. After the board approved his selection last week, he met with staff and attended a meeting of the Fourth of July committee. In addition to the chamber, Chittenden has served the community on the Pullman Regional Hospital Foundation board, the board of the United Way of Whitman County and the advisory committee of the Boys and Girls Club of Pullman.

Along with Chittenden, the chamber was able to hire Tim Braun as its business and communications manager. Both Chittenden and Braun worked together at DABCO, a Pullman property management firm, until the firm went through a recent reorganization. Braun will be filling a position held by Audrey Hughes, who left the chamber last month to return to her Texas hometown for a new business opportunity.

“Pete’s leadership skills and passion for the Pullman business community make him an excellent choice to lead the Pullman Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center,” said McKenzie Brumet, chamber president. Chittenden added that “My big goal is to get the chamber, city, and local businesses working in tandem to retain and grow business in Pullman.”

Chittenden will be replacing Marie Dymkoski, who was the executive director of the chamber for the last 16 years. She started her chamber career as office manager 18 years ago. In her letter of resignation submitted in April she said her decision to step down was not easy and she was grateful for the opportunities given to her to grow professionally and personally. She will continue as a consultant to help with the transition until the end of this month. “I had a nice visit with Marie,” Chittenden said. “I know there are big shoes to fill, and she assured me that I can call for advice.”

Brumet said she and the chamber board were very grateful to the staff—Alexis Foran, who served as interim executive director and now returns to her main job as tourism promotions manager, and Madeline Maxwell, communications coordinator—as well as the board members who filled in where they were needed to ensure our members and commitment to the community remained strong.

PULLMAN—A Pullman businessperson and Washington State University graduate, Pete Chittenden, who has been active with the chamber and served as its vice president, has been named Executive Director of the Pullman Chamber of Commerce.

His first official day with the chamber was Monday, June 9th, although Chittenden has volunteered with the chamber for the last four years, serving on its government affairs committee and the chamber board. After the board approved his selection last week, he met with staff and attended a meeting of the Fourth of July committee. In addition to the chamber, Chittenden has served the community on the Pullman Regional Hospital Foundation board, the board of the United Way of Whitman County and the advisory committee of the Boys and Girls Club of Pullman.

Along with Chittenden, the chamber was able to hire Tim Braun as its business and communications manager. Both Chittenden and Braun worked together at DABCO, a Pullman property management firm, until the firm went through a recent reorganization. Braun will be filling a position held by Audrey Hughes, who left the chamber last month to return to her Texas hometown for a new business opportunity.

“Pete’s leadership skills and passion for the Pullman business community make him an excellent choice to lead the Pullman Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center,” said McKenzie Brumet, chamber president. Chittenden added that “My big goal is to get the chamber, city, and local businesses working in tandem to retain and grow business in Pullman.”

Chittenden will be replacing Marie Dymkoski, who was the executive director of the chamber for the last 16 years. She started her chamber career as office manager 18 years ago. In her letter of resignation submitted in April she said her decision to step down was not easy and she was grateful for the opportunities given to her to grow professionally and personally. She will continue as a consultant to help with the transition until the end of this month. “I had a nice visit with Marie,” Chittenden said. “I know there are big shoes to fill, and she assured me that I can call for advice.”

Brumet said she and the chamber board were very grateful to the staff—Alexis Foran, who served as interim executive director and now returns to her main job as tourism promotions manager, and Madeline Maxwell, communications coordinator—as well as the board members who filled in where they were needed to ensure our members and commitment to the community remained strong.