Mike Steele
Executive Director
mike@lakechelan.com
Mike was born and raised in Lake Chelan. He is a graduate from Pacific Lutheran University, majoring in Political Science and Business Administration. Upon his graduation Mike had the opportunity to serve in the White House as a member of the Political Affairs Team. Mike moved back to Washington State in 2006 and began work with the State Legislature as a member of the Republican Caucus staff, until coming to the Lake Chelan Chamber where he has now served as the Executive Director for over 18 years.
Mike served as a member of City Council in Chelan and is an active board for several community and business organizations including: the Lake Chelan Community Hospital Foundation, the North Central Washington Small Business Loan Fund, The Board of Trustees for the Community Foundation of North Central Washington and the Lake Chelan Rotary Club. Mike is currently serving his second term in the Washington State House of Representatives.
Claudia Shipman
Membership & Finance
claudia@lakechelan.com
Claudia grew up in Lake Chelan, graduating from Chelan High School and sequentially began her long standing career in banking for 11 years. She joined the Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce in 2018 after a long break to enjoy motherhood.
She loves Lake Chelan, the community and is proud to be raising her two daughters alongside her husband in this valley.
Ruby Garcia
Sales & Events
ruby@lakechelan.com
Ruby grew up in the Lake Chelan area, she had the opportunity to attend both, the Manson School District and the Lake Chelan School District, ultimately graduating as a goat from Chelan High School.
She enjoys sharing the many adventures she experienced while growing up in the area with her 2 year old son. Skiing at Echo Valley, snowmobiling, tubing, and the endless hours spent enjoying our beautiful lake to name a few. She is grateful to be able to share with our visitors what the Lake Chelan Valley has to offer.
Jennifer Steiner
Director of First Impressions
jennifer@lakechelan.com
Jennifer grew up visiting and camping in Lake Chelan and continued that tradition with her kids. When her children were off to college, she decided moving to the valley full time in search of sunshine and a relaxed small town pace.
Jennifer and her spouse enjoy everything this beautiful area has to offer. A lover of wine tasting, boating and the cuisine offered in the valley. She has two adult kids, one lives in Kirkland and the other resides in New York. Her favorite time is when family and friends come to stay. To her, a house full of people is a house full of love, fun and memories to be had.
Jenni Tapia
Director of First Impressions
jenni@lakechelan.com
Jenni is proud to be a lifelong Chelan local. She attended Chelan schools, and graduated from Chelan High School. After spending some time away for college, she is happy to be back in the beautiful valley she’s always called home.
Jenni works at the Manson School District during the school year, and is excited to now also be part of the team at the Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce. She loves working with students and being involved in our community.
Outside of work, she loves spending time with family, friends, and her two dogs. In the summer, you’ll often find her at the lake, and during the fall and winter, she’ll be cozying up to watch movies and shows.
Mack Rice
Director of First Impressions
mack@lakechelan.com
Mack grew up spending summers and holidays in Lake Chelan with her grandparents. After graduating high school she moved here while attending Whitworth University in Spokane. COVID-19 moved her back to the west side of the mountains for a few years, but she is back and ready to begin her next adventure.
An avid reader and gamer, she almost always has a book on hand and is ready to discuss her favorite books and/or video games.
Eleazar Pacheco
Director of First Impressions
eleazar@lakechelan.com
Yessi Patino
Director of First Impressions
hello@lakechelan.com
Natalee Reyna
Director of First Impressions
hello@lakechelan.com
Mike Obert
Distribution Specialist
Joyce Lippincott
Lifetime Volunteer
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Visitor Center location & hours:
216 East Woodin Ave, Chelan, WA 98816
(509) 682-3503
1.800.4CHELAN
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm
Saturday & Sunday: 10am-4pm
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