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Marie Dymkoski

Executive Director

Marie has lived in the small community of Palouse for 25 years.  She comes to the Chamber with many different job experiences, and describes herself as a “Jane of all trades”. Marie, along with her husband Mike, has four children, Jennifer, Kristin, Matthew, and Mitchell, and three grandchildren. Marie is involved in Kiwanis, Boy Scouts, Palouse Audubon Society, Wa-Id Symphony, Palouse Knowledge Corridor, Palouse Community Center and the WSU Student-Athlete Mentor Program. Staff Responsibilities: She is responsible to the Board of Directors for the full range of activities — coordination of the program of work; organizational structure and procedures; motivation of volunteering; income and expenditures; maintenance of membership; employment, training and supervision of staff; interpretation of policy; maintenance of quarters; and long and short range planning. Marie enjoys the work of the chamber and believes that the Palouse is the best place to live, work and do business. “I can’t think of anywhere else I’d rather be” says Marie.

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Vicki Leeper

Tourism Director

Vicki is a long term resident of Pullman, having moved here in 1989. She brings over 9 years experience with tourism and event production to the Pullman Chamber,  previously working to develop a Dutch themed tourism industry in Lynden, Washington.   She has three children and has been a long time Cub Scout Leader.  Vicki also serves on the board of the Pullman Civic Trust, Pullman Arts Commission and Washington Festivals and Events. Vicki is responsible for overall Tourism/Visitor and Convention marketing programs as well as advertising for the city of Pullman and the Palouse Scenic Byway. She coordinates efforts with WSU, the University of Idaho, Pullman and Moscow Hotels and Motels, and the Moscow Chamber of Commerce to meet the needs of visitors to the Palouse, including fulfilling requests for visitor and relocation information. She serves on both the County and City Lodging Tax Committees and the Palouse Marketing Committee. Other tourism projects Vicki oversees include the Pullman-Moscow Visitor's Guide, City Map, and several brochures designed to enhance a visitor's stay in Pullman. Her favorite part of the job is designing a cohesive advertising campaign that really represents the Palouse.  Vicki says,  "I want to hear ideas the community has towards tourism.  The more we can collaborate - the more prosperous we can become!"

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Debbie Holbrook

Office Manager

Debbie grew up on the Palouse and has lived in the town of Palouse for 29 years.  Debbie and her husband Don have 3 children, Nate, Holli, and Matt. Debbie is responsible for the Chamber business activity, accounts payable, receivable, and payroll. She is also responsible for the Membership Directory, and corresponding with members through weekly newsletters and the Pullman Community Update. She coordinates the General Membership Luncheon each month and participates in the many chamber events and fundraisers.

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Amberly Boone

Event Coordinator

Amberly grew up in Palouse, WA and currently lives there with her husband Moses and sons Blaise (2) and Boston (6 months). She graduated from Washington State University with a B.A. in Organizational Communication and minors in Hospitality Business Management and Music in May 2008. Amberly's experience in event planning dates back to when she held the title of Miss Teen of Washington in 2002. While holding that title, Amberly assistant with the production of several state programs. After awarding the title to the next young women in 2004, Amberly continued to staff with the Miss Teen of America program and eventually became an Assistant Director traveling as far as Texas to assist in the production of the Little Miss and Young Miss of Texas programs. Amberly later worked as the Event Coordinator at the SEL Event Center from 2007 - 2010.  In June of 2011, Amberly started at the chamber as the part-time Tourism Assistant. In January of 2012, the chamber decided to turn the Tourism Assistant position into a full time Event Coordinator position due to the increased number and size of Pullman’s events. Amberly directs the National Lentil Festival, Pullman’s 4^th of July Celebration, the Pullman ArtWalk, First Down Friday’s and Holiday Fest. Amberly also assists with Cabaret, the chamber Holiday Party, the chamber Annual Banquet and the Volunteer Appreciation Picnic. "I am very excited about the 25th anniversary of the National Lentil Festival!" says Amberly. "We have some big plans for 2013 that people won't want to miss!"

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Contact information: 509-334-3565 chamber@pullmanchamber.com 415 N. Grand Ave. Pullman, WA 99163