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Read this issue’s letters from the Chairman and President & CEO 6 WAC Magazine | wac.net from the Chairman and President & CEO Letters BOARD OF GOVERNORS 2022–2023 OFFICERS RESIDENT BOARD NON-RESIDENT BOARD PROGRAM BOARD 2022–2023 Ali Ducich Hayden Harvey Amy Labossiere Hayes Mott Nanette Nelson Mick Newell Crystal Perkins Cheryl Steele Nora Tabler John Weingartz Jennifer Porto, Chairman jporto@wac.net Roger Wylie, Chairman Elect rwylie@kilpatrickownsend.com Marilyn Sherron, Vice Chairwoman mfsherron@aol.com Shoko Biwaki, Secretary shoko.biwaki@milliman.com Arnie Willig, Treasurer arnie@hackerwillig.com Jason Hamilton, Immediate Past Chairman Kim Connell Michael Droke Maria Finlayson Brian Hayden Laura Inveen Nick King Bob Luciano Lindsay Lundberg Oralia Lynch Garrett Nelson Mick Newell Vicki O'Briant omas Osmon Allison Peryea Amy Pieper Skip Rowland Shalom Suniula Richard orvilson Julie Whitley James Williams Jon Zetlmaier Tod Zickuhr Forrest Aldrich Dail Bodziony Tom Campbell Amy Esary Tracy Garrett Peter Goldsmith Mark Harriman Andrew Naugle Mike Palefau Richard Small Tom Wolfe Garrett Nelson, Chair Edward Ventura, Vice Chair Mendy Droke, Immediate Past Chair It's simple. I love the WAC! I am honored to serve as your Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Washington Athletic Club for the 2022–2023 term. As I take on this role, I'm grateful for the steadfast leadership of Immediate Past Chairman Jason Hamilton (2021–2022) and former Chairman Gregg Blodgett (2020–2021) as we navigated the changing landscape. It is an exciting time for the WAC. We are a stronger and more connected community, a community strengthened by the dedication and commitment of the WAC's team members, led by WAC President & CEO Chuck Nelson. We're investing in improvements, such as the new lobby-level coffee shop, which will allow for more community building as you enter the Club. Stay tuned for other great improvements on the way. If you know me, you know that I love the WAC! I love the joy that fills the air, whether it's friends getting together in Hagerty's, a peaceful yoga class, or a warm greeting from a WAC team member. All these things make up a community that is truly exceptional. As I reflect on my almost 20-year membership at the WAC and try to describe how the Club makes me feel, it's simple—whenever I leave the WAC, I leave happier. It is my hope that you do, too. I look forward to seeing you at the Club. With much gratitude, Jennifer Porto Chairman of the Board of Governors jporto@wac.net