As chairs of the Burlington Chamber's previous Boards of Directors, Past Presidents and Past Chairs have a unique understanding of the Chamber of Commerce and the Burlington business community.  These respected individuals bring an unparalleled understanding of how the Chamber contributes to Chamber membership, business and the community.

 

In recognition of the value past presidents bring to the Chamber, the Burlington Chamber established a Past Presidents Council in the summer of 2005.  The first meeting of the Past Presidents Council took place on July 21, 2005. This newly established group brings together all of the Chamber's Past Presidents to share ideas and discuss ways the Chamber can add value to the its membership and the community.

 

 

PAST PRESIDENTS AND PAST CHAIRS

in 2005, the title of the Chamber's senior volunteer was changed from President to Board Chair

 

1947-1948            J. G. Blair

1948-1950            George Harris

1950-1951            Cecil Millward

1951-1953            Ted Lucas

1953-1955            F. E. Ellerbeck

1955-1956            G. Doug Woolley

1956-1957            George Haswell

1957-1958            Denis Shrive

1958-1960            Cliff Biggs

1960-1961            George Grummett

1961-1962            W. A. Elliott

1962-1963            Doug Davidson

1963-1964            William Nieberg

1964-1966            Roy Nicholson

1966-1968            Vern Wright

1968-1969            Jim Parker

1969-1970            Don Green

1970-1971            Robert James

1971-1972            William Kennedy

1972-1973            Bud Gordon

1973-1974            Fred Schwenger

1974-1975            Don Crossley

1975-1976            Ed Pichora

1976-1977            Joseph Wallner

1977-1978            Jim Bridle

1978-1979            David Crisp

1979-1980            Bill Stevens

1980-1981            Rodger Cooper

1981-1982            Bob Barker

1982-1983            Don Enns

1983-1984            Ron Pink

1984-1985            Arnold Emmott

1985-1986            Jamie Edwards

1986-1987            Elaine Jones

1987-1988            Bruce Magwood

1988-1989            Dave Coons

1989-1990            Cheryl Craig

1990-1991            Gordon Germann

1991-1992            Patrick Cain

1992-1993            Scott McCammon

1993-1994            Rick Kington

1994-1995            Jim Barr

1995-1996            Randy Pickard

1996-1997            Stan Lang

1997-1998            Deb Tymstra

1998-1999            Carolyn Williamson

1999-2000            John Watson

2000-2001            Doug Goodrow

2001-2002            Bruce McDougall

2002-2003            Bill Willson

2003-2004            Diana Tuszynski

2004-2005            Penny MacKenzie

2005-2006            Rick Burgess

2006-2007            John Doyle