Staff & Board
Frank Percival
President, CEO Lynnwood Chamber of Commerce
During his nearly 30-year career in the Real Estate & Mortgage industries, Frank has held leadership positions on several nonprofit Boards including three terms as Board President of the Greater Seattle Business Association, Board President of Seattle’s Lifelong Health Services organization, and Board President of the Washington Association of Mortgage Professionals. He eventually transitioned to become the full time Executive Director of the Washington Association, an organization he led for over 5 years. WAMP Membership grew nearly 1000 percent during his time there, while helping the association to fundraise hundreds of thousands of dollars for organizations like Habitat for Humanity, The Forgotten Children’s Fund, and Compass Housing Alliance.
Frank is a graduate of the Leadership Tomorrow: Seattle program and has been recognized as an Industry Leader by National Mortgage Professional Magazine, the Greater Seattle Business Association, the Washington Association of Mortgage Professionals, and Seattle Magazine.
A Seattle native, Frank and his husband Mark have lived in Lynnwood for the past 15 years in what he describes as their “Forever Home”, which they share with their sweet dog Sophie-Tucker. They raised three amazing sons, have three exceptional daughters in law, and six adorable grandchildren.
Frank is a graduate of the Leadership Tomorrow: Seattle program and has been recognized as an Industry Leader by National Mortgage Professional Magazine, the Greater Seattle Business Association, the Washington Association of Mortgage Professionals, and Seattle Magazine.
A Seattle native, Frank and his husband Mark have lived in Lynnwood for the past 15 years in what he describes as their “Forever Home”, which they share with their sweet dog Sophie-Tucker. They raised three amazing sons, have three exceptional daughters in law, and six adorable grandchildren.
Executive Board
Carol Dungan
Community Relations, Mr. Kleen, Board Chair
Originally from Springfield, Massachusetts, I've called the Northwest home for over 35 years, with the past 15 years in Lynnwood. My career spans small restaurant development, franchisee training for a national chain, and managing cafes for Microsoft.
As Marketing Director for Mr. Kleen 76 Stations in Lynnwood, I spearhead community engagement efforts, actively participating in local events to promote our stations and bolster community support.
I cherish Lynnwood for its strong sense of community and genuine collaboration among local businesses, city officials, and community agencies.
With Lynnwood poised for substantial economic growth due to the upcoming light rail system, the Lynnwood Chamber stands at the forefront of this development.
I am privileged to contribute to Lynnwood's prosperity through our Chamber and am enthusiastic about our future together.
As Marketing Director for Mr. Kleen 76 Stations in Lynnwood, I spearhead community engagement efforts, actively participating in local events to promote our stations and bolster community support.
I cherish Lynnwood for its strong sense of community and genuine collaboration among local businesses, city officials, and community agencies.
With Lynnwood poised for substantial economic growth due to the upcoming light rail system, the Lynnwood Chamber stands at the forefront of this development.
I am privileged to contribute to Lynnwood's prosperity through our Chamber and am enthusiastic about our future together.
Anthony Angel
General Manager, Dave & Busters, Vice Chair
Anthony Angel is the General Manager of the Daveandbusters in Lynnwood. He has been with Daveandbusters for 14 years and has opened stores in LA, Memphis and most recently Lynnwood. In addition to serving on the board for the Lynnwood Chamber he also spends time on the Lynnwood Tourism Committee board and also servers on the board of the Lynnwood Food Bank. When he is not at work or at a board meeting he spends time with his wife whom he met at Daveandbusters 14 years ago, as well as his German Shepherd Persephone and the family’s 3 cats.
Kevin Topping
Owner, Seattle Top Tax, Treasurer
Kevin Topping is the principal of Top Tax Services, a tax and business consultancy, and brings over 20 years of tax and nonprofit experience to his role as Chamber treasurer and board member. He is a graduate of Meadowdale High School in Lynnwood (and also a proud Husky) and is excited to see, and be a part of, the development of Lynnwood as a community and business center. Kevin says that being a member of the Lynnwood Chamber of Commerce has been a great way to get involved with different aspects of our city, not just the business community.
Besides keeping up with the constantly changing tax code, Kevin enjoys playing basketball and skiing (while his knees hold up) and avidly follows the Seattle sports scene (Go Hawks, M's, Huskies, and, hopefully, the return of the Sonics!). He and his partner, Sherri, live in Lynnwood about two minutes from Costco (which Kevin, with a long Lynnwood memory, always remembers as the site of the old Lynnwood High School).
Mike Hlavaty-LaPosa
President, TeamLogic IT - Seattle Area North, Secretary
Mike HL is president of TeamLogic IT Seattle Area North, an IT Managed Services Provider in the Puget Sound Region. They’re focused on customer service, system reliability, and cost efficiency for their SMB clients. Mike chose Lynnwood and the surrounding area as their primary operational location because of the high business growth both South Snohomish and North King Counties have been experiencing, and the corresponding need for reliable, quality IT support all businesses deserve. TLIT supports the Lynnwood Chamber for its technology needs, and as a Board member Mike is happy to help develop and implement solutions that propel better outreach to businesses and improve the Chamber’s success.
Mike has a long history of working with technology – from early computing platforms and networking systems in the early 80’s, to helping develop the first wireless data networks, and then at AT&T Wireless (later Cingular and AT&T Mobility) in the development of the 2G/3G/4G voice and data systems and devices we use and know today.
The Army sent Mike to Ft. Lewis 43 years ago and he just couldn’t leave. You may also hear him on the air as he is an avid Amateur Radio enthusiast with callsign K7MHL.
Kathy Hashbarger
Director of Advertising Sales, Lynnwood Today, Past Chair
Kathleen lives with her family in Edmonds, Washington and is actively involved with the local community where she lives and works. She says, serving on the board and being a member of the Lynnwood Chamber of Commerce for nearly a decade has been a great honor. For her, many business connections have happily become genuine friendships.
Her central guide in her position as a digital ad sales specialist at the My Neighborhood News Network (MNNN), which includes Lynnwood Today, is respond quickly and communicate clearly. The sectors she works with include non-profits, private businesses, entertainment venues and those that provide professional services.
As divergent as these sectors are, she falls back on something that someone instructed years ago, “People don’t care what you know until they know you care.” She is passionate about helping local businesses and non-profits thrive and grow so that all boats can rise!
She started her professional life working for over two decades as a dental assistant in specialty and general practices. She then took a divergent turn to work for a company that contracted to build and re-hab broken websites. She and her team provided clients with up to the minute search engine optimization (SEO) and compliance with the latest Google updates. Using content to optimize websites and enhance digital presence became her specialized niche.
Her central guide in formulating marketing communication then and now has been based on how to best enhance relationships and user experience. She uses analytics as an essential support to targeted marketing. This is particularly important in her present position as a digital ad sales specialist.
Her work with the My Neighborhood News Network, a publisher of local digital news, is intently focused on developing authentic client relationships. The sectors she works with include non-profits, private businesses, entertainment venues and those that provide professional services.
As divergent as these sectors are, she falls back on something that someone instructed years ago, “They don’t care what you know until they know you care.” She is passionate about helping local businesses and non-profits thrive and grow so that all boats can rise!
Board of Directors
Punita Bansal
Owner, Signarama Lynnwood
Punita is a serial entrepreneur with over 30 years of diverse work experience across education, engineering, consulting, and business ownership. Her professional career began as a Professor at an Engineering College and evolved through roles as a tutor, engineer, and consultant, before she fully embraced entrepreneurship — successfully bootstrapping multiple small to mid-sized businesses.
Today, Punita is the proud owner of Signarama Lynnwood, where she and her dedicated team help businesses bring their brand visions to life through high-quality signs and visual solutions. With a strong focus on customer service, creative design, and project management, she takes pride in delivering seamless, concept-to-completion experiences for her clients.
Beyond her business, Punita finds deep fulfillment in giving back to the community. She believes that contributing time and talent is one of the best ways to stay connected and make a meaningful difference. Serving as a Board Member at the Lynnwood Chamber of Commerce allows her to help strengthen local businesses, build lasting relationships, and support the growth of the Lynnwood community.
Punita is a proud mother of two successful professionals in the Tech industry and a doting grandmother to three little ones. Her life and work are guided by the belief: "Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will."
Jamyang Dorjee
Public Affairs, Community Transit
Jamyang Dorjee works in Public Affairs at Community Transit where he manages the agency’s relationships with local jurisdictions, cities, organizations, economic development agencies, government agencies and other community groups.
A former Everett Public Schools Board Director, he also serves on the board of the Bothell Kenmore Chamber of Commerce and Snohomish County’s Partnership to End Homelessness Board.
He is a Tibetan born in Nepal, studied in India and now lives with his family in Bothell. He considers himself to be a global citizen, enjoys riding his bike to work and playing soccer.
A former Everett Public Schools Board Director, he also serves on the board of the Bothell Kenmore Chamber of Commerce and Snohomish County’s Partnership to End Homelessness Board.
He is a Tibetan born in Nepal, studied in India and now lives with his family in Bothell. He considers himself to be a global citizen, enjoys riding his bike to work and playing soccer.
Beth Hagen
Lynnwood Parks & Recreation Foundation
Beth Hagen has spent her professional career working in finance and operations always with a strong focus on people. She brings a thoughtful, practical approach to leadership and energy in helping organizations run more efficiently while supporting the growth and development of the teams she leads – both personally and professionally. As a board member of the Lynnwood Chamber of Commerce, she’s excited to support local businesses and help our community grow stronger together.
Beth also serves as Vice President of the Lynnwood Parks and Recreation Foundation, where she advocates for making parks, outdoor spaces, and cultural programs accessible to everyone—especially those in underserved communities. She believes that nature, art, and recreation should be available to all, and she’s passionate about helping create those opportunities.
When she’s not working or volunteering, you’ll likely find Beth out exploring. She loves rockhounding, photography, and off-roading with her family in their rock crawler. Their adventures often take them to Utah, Montana, and Wyoming, where she enjoys capturing the beauty of the natural world, especially through nature and night sky photography.
Beth is all about connection—whether it’s connecting people to resources, nature, or each other—and she’s proud to serve a community she cares so deeply about.
Peter Harvey
Owner, Reefcombers Studios
Peter is passionate about crafting videos that capture emotion and drama. Each video he creates tells a unique story, which has been instrumental in helping nonprofits raise funds and businesses build their brand identity. His interview videos effectively narrate personal stories and establish credibility. Since its inception in 2018, Reefcombers Studios, founded by Peter, has produced hundreds of videos for various clients.
Brad Hoaré
Owner, BCC Directories
After commercial fishing in Alaska for 18 years, and then working at a local community magazine, my wife and I launched BCC Directories in 2015, which we then expanded to work in additional communities that I have business contacts in. We now publish not only the Lynnwood Business Directory each year, but we also do one each year in Edmonds, Shoreline, Mukilteo, as well as the Burlington and Mount Vernon Chamber of Commerce Community Resource Guides.
Married to my Peruvian wife Cynthia, and proud parent of our wildly successful and amazing son Kasey. Also, a dog dad to our little Tibetan Terrier, Jade.
Favorite pastimes include playing pickleball, usually 5 times a week. I also enjoy boating, fishing and crabbing on Puget Sound. When not working, I can often be found trying to find the sun somewhere, (we don’t get enough of that here in Washington) enjoying ice cold Coronas at the beach, watching sunsets at the beach, and having campfires at the beach. Recreational goal this year is to see if we can quietly drift in our boat just with the help of an electric trolling motor from Edmonds to Golden Gardens and back - on one tide. (Initially I wanted to try doing this with some friends in our kayaks... but attempting it in our little ski boat sounds MUCH more relaxing and comfortable.) Stay tuned.
Jerry Irwin
General Manager, Alderwood Mall
Jerry Irwin is the Senior General Manager for Alderwood and Westlake Centers in the Seattle area. With over twenty years in the Shopping Center industry, Jerry has overseen a number of properties in his tenure. Jerry began his career as Assistant General Manager at Spokane Valley mall during its grand opening in 1997. Within nine months, he was promoted to General Manager. The company he worked for was sold to GGP and he was promoted to General Manager at the Galleria at Tyler in Riverside, CA where he spent three and a half years. Following that, he moved to the Portland area to manage Pioneer Place and shortly thereafter was promoted to Group Director overseeing properties in Washington and Oregon. In 2011, the company re-structured and Jerry relocated to Las Vegas to manage Fashion Show on the Las Vegas strip. After about three years he was offered an opportunity to manage Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood where he worked for two years. Longing to get back to his Native Northwest, he relocated to the Seattle area to manage the Seattle Premium outlets for Simon Property Group, which he did for three and a half years. He then was offered the opportunity to come back to GGP (now Brookfield Properties) to manage Alderwood and in June 2019 moved to Alderwood. In September 2020, he was also given the management responsibilities at Westlake Center and now oversees both properties. Jerry grew up in Walla Walla, received an MBA from Eastern Washington University and has been married to his wife Leanne for 36 years. He has two children and two grandchildren.
Karen Magarelli
Instructor, Edmonds College
Karen is a passionate and versatile marketing leader, currently honored to guide a talented team of agile marketing professionals at Edmonds College. A champion of strategic and creative solutions, she deeply values the individuals who bring innovative ideas to life. Prior to joining the college in September 2021, she cultivated extensive experience leading marketing teams across diverse sectors, including retail, hospitality and advertising. This rich and varied background allows her to bring a unique and informed perspective to the college's marketing efforts.
Serving on the board of the Lynnwood Chamber of Commerce is deeply important to her as it provides a vital connection point between Edmonds College and the broader local community. She believes that a strong partnership between education and business is crucial for the economic vitality and overall success of our region. By actively participating in the Chamber, she can contribute to fostering these relationships, understanding the needs of local businesses, and exploring opportunities for the college to support workforce development and community enrichment. It's an honor for her to represent Edmonds College in this capacity and work collaboratively towards a thriving future for Lynnwood.
Mick Nijher
Mick Nijher is the CEO of Unity Business Advisors, a mid-size CPA firm based in
Lynnwood, WA, where he leads a team of 25+ professionals dedicated to serving small
business owners with expert tax and advisory services. With over 15 years of
experience in the accounting industry—including time at PwC in San Francisco—Mick
has developed a deep knowledge of complex tax planning and small business strategy.
He holds a CPA license in Washington State, a Master of Professional Accounting in
Taxation from the University of Washington, and the Certified Tax Planner designation.
His leadership and innovation in the field earned him a spot on CPA Practice Advisor’s
national “40 Under 40” list in 2024.
As a Lynnwood resident and business owner, Mick is deeply passionate about
empowering local entrepreneurs and helping the small business community thrive. That
passion is what led him to serve on the Lynnwood Chamber of Commerce Board of
Directors.
Outside of work, Mick enjoys life with his wife Karen and their two children, Ariana and
Aiden. He’s fitness enthusiast, and Seattle sports fan—always up for a good
conversation about the Huskies, Seahawks, Mariners, or Kraken.
Lisa Stone
Owner, FASTSIGNS of Lynnwood
Lisa Stone was born in Billings, MT but raised overseas and on the east coast of the U.S. After graduating from Smith College in 1981, Lisa moved to Denver, Colorado where she obtained a master’s degree in Accountancy and began a career in public accounting. She continued that career in Texas for four years and then returned to Colorado and worked in the energy industry. In 2003, Lisa moved her family to Northeast Ohio where she worked for a large utility holding company, and then to Western Washington in 2011 to work for Puget Sound Energy. She left the corporate world and her accounting career and bought FASTSIGNS of Lynnwood in July 2014. Of all the many places where Lisa has lived both as a child and an adult, the Pacific Northwest is her favorite because of the surrounding mountains and water. Each of her three adult children also headed west and live in the Seattle area.
Emeritus
Ryan Bush
Tourism Project Manager, City of Lynnwood
Ryan serves as the Tourism Project Manager for the City of Lynnwood’s economic development team. Ryan manages the lodging tax program and works closely with hoteliers and the hospitality industry to promote Lynnwood as a unique destination. Additionally, Ryan supports economic development projects in Lynnwood ranging from light rail planning, business retention, and more. Originally from the South, Ryan began his career in marketing and communications where he found his love for community building and placemaking. Ryan led large scale advertising and business recruitment campaigns for the State of Tennessee economic development department and helped Tennessee become named as the Top State for doing business two years in a row. As a Pacific Northwest transplant, Ryan loves all things outdoors from skiing in the winter to boating in the summer. Ryan is currently pursuing his Master’s in Public Administration and expects to graduate in 2025.
David Kleitsch
Economic Development Director, City of Lynnwood
David joined the Lynnwood team in 2001. He is the City of Lynnwood's Development and Business Services (DBS) Director. DBS is responsible for Community Planning, Economic Development, and Permitting & Inspections. DBS partners with the Chamber in support of a vibrant economy, resilient businesses and diverse employment opportunities.
David graduated from the University of Washington with a bachelor’s degree in urban planning; and has a master’s in city and regional planning from The Ohio State University, and a master’s in public administration from San Jose State University. He is married with two adult children and is a member of the Rotary Club of Lynnwood, and the Lynnwood Rotary Community Foundation. He enjoys hiking and travelling.
Dr. Amit Singh
President, Edmonds College
Dr. Amit B. Singh is the fifth President of Edmonds College, joining in June of 2018. He believes that the community college system is an important disrupter of poverty and is proud of the work that Edmonds College is doing to increase access and success for all students.
Prior to joining the college, Dr. Singh served as provost and senior vice president, chief academic officer, dean, and full-time faculty at four different community colleges in three different states, and as an adjunct faculty at three universities. Before joining academia, he worked as a senior financial analyst, an investment analyst, and as the CEO of a startup company.
Dr. Singh holds four graduate degrees – a doctorate in economics and master’s degrees in finance, business administration, and economics. In addition, he has completed the Management Development Program at Harvard Graduate School of Education and the Presidential Fellowship offered by the Aspen Institute in collaboration with Stanford University.
Dr. Singh and his wife Rani live in Mukilteo with their two children and German Shepherd, Hope.
Prior to joining the college, Dr. Singh served as provost and senior vice president, chief academic officer, dean, and full-time faculty at four different community colleges in three different states, and as an adjunct faculty at three universities. Before joining academia, he worked as a senior financial analyst, an investment analyst, and as the CEO of a startup company.
Dr. Singh holds four graduate degrees – a doctorate in economics and master’s degrees in finance, business administration, and economics. In addition, he has completed the Management Development Program at Harvard Graduate School of Education and the Presidential Fellowship offered by the Aspen Institute in collaboration with Stanford University.
Dr. Singh and his wife Rani live in Mukilteo with their two children and German Shepherd, Hope.
