Submitted by Thurston County Chamber of Commerce
The Thurston County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the eighth annual Boss of the Year honorees. Co-sponsored by Express Employment Professionals, this award recognizes outstanding individuals who demonstrate exceptional leadership in the workplace through innovation, communication, vision, and performance.
The 2017 honorees are:
Heather Burgess, Phillips Burgess PLLC
Jim Larson, Morningside
Dave Nickerson, Tumwater Valley Golf Course
Honorable mentions:
Kandice Britton, Westside Lanes
Kevin Leneker, Single Handed Consulting
Ben Shah, Olympia Orthopaedics
Employees nominated over 40 bosses for the 2017 Boss of the Year recognition.
Saint Martin’s University business students played an important role in the selection process by interviewing finalists and gathering data for the selection committee. “This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to meet with exceptional business leaders in the community and to also learn more about what truly defines leadership in the workplace,” says Richard Beer, Ph.D., dean of the School of Business.
Burgess, Larson and Nickerson join a group of past honorees, including:
Kevin Johnston, Capital Mall
Rozanne Garman, RHD Enterprises
Ed Galligan, Port of Olympia
Ron Bruchet, GHB Insurance
Melissa Jenkins, The Olympian
Meagan Darrow, TOGETHER!
Steve Hall, the City of Olympia
Dr. Yong Liu, State Department of Agriculture
Rae-Lynn Bidon, Olympia Orthopaedic Associates
Joseph Di Santo, Panorama
Heidi West, America’s Credit Union
Dr. Terrence Hess, Foot & Ankle Surgical Associates
Steve Brooks, Lacey Fire District 3
Jessica Jensen, Jessica Jensen Law PS
Joe Ingoglia, Boys & Girls Club of Thurston County
Mariella Cummings, Physicians of Southwest Washington
Robert Coit, Thurston County Food Bank
Mike Harbour, Intercity Transit
Mike Strub, LOTT Clean Water Alliance
Bruce Cramer, O Bee Credit Union
John Setterstrom, Lucky Eagle Casino
The recognition event, also the Chamber’s December Forum, will take place on Wednesday, December 13 at the Hotel RL Olympia beginning at 11:30 a.m. with a lunch buffet and recognition program starting at 12:00 p.m. To make a reservation to attend, register online at the Thurston County Chamber website.
Thank you, Derma Medical Spa, Sleep Number and Melanie Bakala State Farm for sponsoring Boss of the Year.
