Rooted in Community
The Puyallup Sumner Chamber of Commerce is proud to present the first annual East Pierce County Leadership Luncheon! A signature event that celebrates the power of leadership and collaboration in our beloved East Pierce County.
Join us for an inspiring afternoon that brings together business owners, civic leaders, educators, and nonprofit professionals from across the region. This event is designed to celebrate local leadership, spark innovation, and strengthen the deep roots that connect our community.
Signature Event Details
Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
Time: 12:00PM - 2:00PM
Location & Venue Sponsor: Pierce College Puyallup | 1601 39th Ave SE, Puyallup, WA 98374
Speakers:
Dr. Donna Van Natten, Professional Speaker, Author, Trainer, and President & CEO
Jermaine Easterlin, Workforce Development Practitioner and AI Educator
Ticket Information
Table Sponsor: $600 for a table of 10
Individual Registration: $50
Leadership Institute Graduate: $30 (contact admin@puyallupsumnerchamber.com for your registration)
Event Highlights:
Keynote Presentation: Leadership Through Body Language
Discover how nonverbal communication shapes trust, influence, and presence. Our expert keynote speaker will share practical insights on how leaders can use body language to inspire confidence and connection in every interaction.Interactive AI Activities
Experience firsthand how artificial intelligence is transforming the way we lead and work. These engaging demonstrations will highlight how technology can enhance decision-making, communication, and organizational growth.East Pierce County Leader Awards
Celebrate excellence in leadership as we honor outstanding individuals and organizations who are making significant contributions to our community. These awards recognize those who lead with integrity, vision, and a deep commitment to the well-being of East Pierce County.
Sponsorships are available! Please contact Lisa Owens at Lisa@puyallupsumnerchamber.com for more information.
Featured Speakers
Tracey Pidge
Meet our talented Emcee
Tracey Pidge is a seasoned executive leader with more than 30 years of experience in business development, operations, and community-centered leadership across corporate, nonprofit, and real estate sectors. She currently serves as Vice President of Business Development and Regional Sales Manager for Coleman Worldwide Moving, where she leads multi-state sales teams generating more than $20 million in annual revenue and partners with corporations to design employee relocation programs that support workforce recruitment, mobility, and retention.
Dr. Donna Van Natten
Founder, President, & CEO, Dr. Donna Van Natten synthesizes her education, knowledge, and expertise into high-octane, interactive, and fun body language and communication programs that provide new insights and tools about human behaviors for all professions, ages, and stages of life.
Check out her video, Meet the Body Language Dr. (Jan 2, 2017)
Jermaine Easterlin
Jermane Easterlin is a workforce development practitioner and AI educator based in Pierce County, Washington. He holds an MBA and a dual B.A. in Business Management and Computer Science (from Whitworth University), grounding his work in both organizational strategy and technical fluency. Guided by the conviction that “Momentum doesn’t happen by chance; it happens by choice,” he equips leaders to turn obstacles into opportunities through AI-powered strategy, systems thinking, and a people-first approach.
