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Opening remarks from the Chairman and President & CEO 6 WAC Magazine | wac.net BOARD OF GOVERNORS 2025–2026 OFFICERS RESIDENT BOARD NON-RESIDENT BOARD PROGRAM BOARD 2025–2026 Arnie Willig, Chairman awillig@wac.net Lindsay Lundberg, Chairman Elect Sarah Lawer, Vice Chairwoman Mike Droke, Secretary Jens Pascucci, Treasurer Maria Finlayson, Immediate Past Chairman Parvez Anandam Kraig Baker Mitzi Carletti Franklin Diaz Ali Ducich Al Forney Cheyenne Gillooly Laura Inveen Bob Luciano Oralia Lynch Carly MacKinnon Garrett Nelson Mick Newell Vicki O'Briant Mike Palefau Crystal Perkins Allison Peryea Amy Pieper Marilyn Sherron Rachel Sottile Shalom Suniula Cheryl Steele Nora Tabler Richard orvilson Ed Ventura Julie Whitley Jennie Wild Pervis Willis Ted Wood Jon Zetlmaier Tod Zickuhr Dail Bodziony Tom Campbell Amy Esary Tracy Garrett Peter Goldsmith Mark Harriman Jason Heaverlo Andrew Naugle John Platt Lance Rummel Nora Tabler, Chair Jason Williams, Incoming Chair Crystal Perkins, Immediate Past Chair Bradley Adams Mark Briggs Karlo Garcia J. Irons Emmett Koehler Kathleen Quinn Dean Sagafi Amanda Torfi Lu Yang Abby Yawitz from the Chairman and President & CEO Letters Building the future together It is a tremendous honor to step into the role of Chairman at this pivotal moment in our Club's 95-year history. I am especially proud to begin this journey alongside new President & CEO Suzana Sakay—the first woman to hold the WAC's top position. Suzana and her executive team bring energy, vision, and deep commitment to our WAC community, and I look forward to working closely with her to move the Club forward while honoring our traditions. We are truly fortunate to have an extraordinary team of member-leaders and WAC staff who embody dedication, professionalism, and a shared love for the Club. I am inspired by their passion and readiness to meet the challenges and opportunities ahead—whether navigating evolving member expectations, enhancing our historic facilities, or strength- ening financial resilience. I am confident we will meet these goals with determination and optimism. At the heart of everything we do is our mission to improve the quality of life for our members. is means not only offering exceptional programs, dining, and wellness experiences but also fostering a community where every member feels connected to our Club and values their membership. We will keep listening and improving because the best ideas come from our members, executives, and team members who live the Club's mission every day. Together, we will build on our strengths, tackle challenges head-on, and shape a future that reflects the excellence and spirit of this amazing Club. I look forward to the year ahead and all we will accomplish—together! Arnie Willig Chairman of the Board of Governors