our board members
PASSIONATE ABOUT INSPIRING OTHERS
Verity Swearingen
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CHAMBER PRESIDENT | BECU
Verity came to Newcastle after graduating from WSU with a degree in Hospitality and Business Management. After working in the wine industry for several years, she switched gears to BECU; a local, member owned, not-for-profit credit union known for being more than just money. As a cooperative, BECU brings people together to improve the financial well-being of their members and their communities. Verity serves as a Sr. Program Manager for Commercial & Business Services where she is dedicated to improving the member experience with new features, products and services that businesses need to be efficient and stay competitive. Her favorite part of her role at BECU is highlighting local businesses in member focused marketing.
Beth A. McDaniel
CHAMBER SECRETARY | Law Offices of Beth A. McDaniel, PLLC
Beth A. McDaniel is a certified elder law attorney, as accredited by the National Elder Law Foundation. She is the principal of the Law Offices of Beth A. McDaniel, PLLC, with offices in Renton and Bellevue, where she practices in the areas of estate planning, special needs planning, guardianship, probate, elder law, and trust administration. Beth resides in Newcastle with her husband Tim Siebersma and their two children.
Andy Sharpe
CHAMBER TREASURER | Coal Creek Family YMCA
Andy Sharpe has served as the Coal Creek Family YMCA Branch Executive since November 2019. Originally from North Carolina, Andy has lived in the Puget Sound area since 2014 and has supported various YMCAs across King County. As a lifelong non-profit professional, Andy has experience with developing community partnerships, philanthropy, and volunteer stewardship that has benefited each the communities in which he has worked. Andy looks forward to lending this expertise to the Newcastle Chamber in the coming years. In his free time, Andy enjoys hiking, golf and watching his Tar Heels play college basketball.
Craig Vanden Bos
BOARD MEMBER AT LARGE | B & E Meats & Seafood
In 2012, Craig helped establish B &E Meats &Seafood in Newcastle. He's dedicated to providing the best customer service and top-quality products. Craig is the proud father of 2 children. When not working, he enjoys playing adult league soccer, working out, and hiking.
Yvonne Gitchel
ADMINISTRATOR | Executive Support Advantage