Our Leaders
Chamber Staff
Deidre Peterson, President & CEO
Deidre loves the works she does at the Chamber, where she wears many hats including economic developer and planner, tourist information concierge, business spokesperson, government relations specialist, business and nonprofit consultant, public relations practitioner and, of course, other duties as assigned. Deidre earned a degree in Business Administration from St. Martin’s University. Her experience in the private and public sectors has honed a strong community-relations background, administrative support skills, and excellent communications capabilities. A fourth generation Mason County native, she has earned a reputation known for her strong work ethic, professional behavior, and business acumen. Deidre is a Western Association of Chamber Executives (WACE) Academy graduate and currently serves on the board of directors for both WACE and Washington Chamber of Commerce Executives.
(360) 701-4643 direct, deidre@masonchamber.com
Makayla Rinkenberger, Administrative & Communications Specialist
Makayla loves the communications work she does within the Chamber. She enjoys getting to know each Chamber member while developing ways to boost their visibility through the Chamber’s various platforms. Makayla is a jack of all trades including photographer, storyteller, social media specialist, administrative support, business & nonprofit advocate, tourist information concierge, and much more. Makayla earned a degree in Photojournalism with a minor in Communications from Minnesota State University of Moorhead. Her experience in the business and nonprofit sector has sharpened her communication skills and social media capabilities for community relations. Makayla has a deep love for smaller towns since she was born and raised in a small town (population 1,200) in Clearwater, Minnesota. She lived between two cities for college: Fargo, ND & Moorhead, MN where she learned to appreciate a big city with a bustling downtown. Ultimately though, the beautiful nature and a long distant relationship brought her to uproot her Midwest life to be a part of the Pacific Northwest and become a permanent Mason County resident.
(360) 426-2021 direct, makayla@masonchamber.com
2024 Chamber Board of Directors
The Chamber is run by its members who elect a Board of Directors to determine policies and set organizational oversight. The Board’s elected Chair presides over the monthly board meetings. Everyday operations are handled by the President/CEO, who is a paid employee working jointly with the Board of Trustees and Chamber committees to implement the goals and mission.
Executive Board
Mell Property Management
Heritage Bank
Builders FirstSource
Board Directors At Large
