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She understands the mechanics of run- “I was tutored before, after and during ning a small family business, because she school,” she said. “I’m not one of those worked alongside her parents, sister and people that things come to easy. I had to husband at KMD, Inc. for 15 years. She w or k h ard .” has also worked in large corporations, Learning the value of hard work at a like Harbor Properties, which developed young age, however, paid off for Dennis. major real estate in the city. She took her first internship at a law Dennis’ background prepared her for firm in downtown Atlanta while still in her current post as CEO of the West Se- high school. All of the other interns were attle Chamber of Commerce, where she college students. The next summer, she has gained a reputation as a passionate took a job at a family law firm. leader. Then Dennis attended Clemson Uni- “She exemplifies women in leadership; versity, where she obtained her bache- she’s the whole package,” Patricia Throop, lor’s degree in business administration. vice chair of the Chamber’s board and Her next job was at an advertising firm founder of Eldercare Consulting, said. in Atlanta, and she enjoyed diving into Throop said Dennis has pushed the her clients’ companies to learn about organization ahead. “We’ve been so their industries and better understand lucky to get Lynn on the Chamber,” their markets. Throop said. “She really took the bull by “Then my parents called me,” she said. Lindsay Peyton the horns. She’s been so phenomenal at They had moved to Seattle to start a Lynn Dennis draws from a wide range of experiences and a broad base of business knowledge in her role as CEO of the West getting the board organized and helping transportation and distribution compa- Seattle Chamber of Commerce. define our vision.” ny—and asked Dennis to come on board Throop said Dennis is a well-known with the new family business. “I was able to work with people at the community in West Seattle, she explained. figure in West Seattle. “They started with two trucks,” Dennis top of the industry,” she said. “I’ve been “It’s all about how we make this a bet- “Her skill is being able to say, ‘I hear said. blessed to work with the best of the best.” ter place,” she said. your needs and here are solutions and The family grew the business to a full At this post, she helped bring Mural Dennis believes the key to success is people who can help you,’” Throop said. fleet with offices in three cities. Dennis and LINK Apartments to West Seattle. being a good listener. “What I do here is “She gets to know you so she can be more also met her now husband Jerry on the “I walked up and down California Ave, listen and connect,” she said. resourceful. She’s a kind, warm, sensitive job. from Morgan to Alki,” she said. “I asked She is also a leader for Weight Watch- person—who also knows how to get the Next, Dennis was hired at Manage, Inc everyone, ‘What commercial spaces need ers—and enjoys helping members be- job done.” to help clients with databases, hardware to be here? What businesses do you want come healthier and more confident. Chamber chair Paul Prentice said the installations and software development to have in the neighborhood?’” “We spend a lot of time focusing on our group is glad to have Dennis on board. and training. She stayed there for three When Harbor Properties closed in weaknesses in life,” she said. “When I re- “We made the best choice we could,” years until transitioning to the staff of 2012, Dennis responded to a request alized you could take a person’s strengths he said. “She’s been on top of the in- one of the company’s clients, Harbor from a friend, asking her to help the West and expand on that, it’s the difference be- ner workings of the Chamber. She has Properties. Seattle Chamber with some organization.