Please help us in welcoming the newest members of the Woodinville Chamber Board of Directors. We are excited to have such a dynamic and diverse Board of Directors!
Rick Parks has over 30 years of experience in commercial real estate, with a strong focus on underwriting and negotiating complex lease transactions. Since joining TRF Pacific LLC in 2000, Rick has played a key role in shaping the firm’s leasing strategy, applying deep market insight and financial acumen to support property performance and tenant success. His expertise spans retail, office, and industrial assets, and he is known for his pragmatic approach to deal-making and long-term value creation.
Juli Bacon is the President of JB Consulting Systems, LLC and Bacon Building and Maintenance, LLC, as well as a partner in her joint venture, JJ BizWorks and an owner in Routec Industries, LLC, structural steel fabricating. Driven by a competitive nature and a desire to affect change, Bacon works to achieve results and has a passion for helping small businesses succeed through strategic planning and goal setting. Bacon is a nationally recognized speaker and published author of Six Word Lessons on HR Practices for a Productive Workforce. Bacon continues to expand her businesses while juggling the demands of a business owner, board work for various non-profit organizations, powerlifting and staying involved in and her local, state and national home building associations. Juli is a proud military mother of two, former United States Marine, Sargent James Bacon, and former Petty Officer 2nd Class Jessica Bacon, US Navy.
Christie Streit is a dedicated community leader with a passion for serving others, rooted in her own humble beginnings. With a wealth of experience as Principal at Clark Nuber PS, overseeing audit engagements and benefit plan audits, Christie brings invaluable expertise to her role. Beyond her professional endeavors, she is deeply committed to philanthropy, serving as the Board Past President of the Woodinville Chamber of Commerce and as a Board Member and Founder of the Kenzie & Dot Foundation. Through her leadership, she provides strategic direction to community initiatives, fundraisers, and youth-focused programs, embodying the spirit of giving back and making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
Amber Hunt is an associate attorney at Woodinville Law, licensed to practice in Washington and Colorado. Originally from Southern Colorado, she earned her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Colorado–Denver before completing her law degree at South Texas College of Law in Houston and then obtaining her Tax LL.M from the University of Washington. Throughout her education, Amber gained valuable experience through clerkships and internships in business immigration, criminal law, and civil litigation, while remaining active in community service initiatives. Now based in the Seattle area, her practice focuses on real estate and estate planning like wills, trusts, and power of attorneys. During the fall and winter months, Sundays are allocated to football games and other free time is spent snowboarding. During the summer months, hiking, running, and car track days or meetups consume the weekends.
Brad Wuerer is the Senior Area Director for Weidner Apartment Homes, where he oversees operations and community engagement across multiple properties. With extensive leadership experience in property management, Brad focuses on building strong teams and creating thriving residential communities. Brad cares deeply about Woodinville through his work at Woodin Creek Village, one of Weidner’s flagship communities. Outside of work, Brad enjoys spending time with family and exploring the outdoors of the Pacific Northwest.
Janene Varden is the Director of Sales & Marketing at Willows Lodge, bringing more than 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Her career began in hotel operations before she transitioned into sales and marketing, where she has spent the past two decades building strong relationships and creating memorable guest experiences. At Willows Lodge, Janene leads initiatives that showcase the property as a premier destination in Woodinville Wine Country. She is passionate about mentoring hospitality professionals, forming lasting community partnerships, and sharing all that Woodinville has to offer with visitors from near and far.
