Chamber Director Vadino Leaving for Job With Concours d'Elegance

Bill Vadino, executive director of the , is stepping down at the end of the year to take a position with the classic car show .

Vadino, who also served as leader of the Kirkland Downtown Association for three years, will serve as show director for the Concours, which is after several successful years in Kirkland. He will also take on consulting assignments here on the Eastside.

“While in Kirkland I have had four important tasks: the Chamber, KDA, Concours and friends and family. I will continue to do two of those jobs and will have another exciting opportunity as well. As many of
my friends are in Kirkland, I will still be around,” Vadino said. “The last ten years have been a delight and thanks to everyone for their support!”

Chamber President Val Gurin said the search will now begin for a new director, and thanked Vadino.

“We are grateful to Bill for his selfless service and dedication on behalf of both organizations,” Gurin said.

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Information from the Kirkland Chamber of Commerce newsletter.