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Meet Your New Executive Officers
New Executive Officers bring expertise and wisdom
by Bailee Wicks Communication Manager
Two local home building associations welcomed new executive officers this year. Both bring unique expertise and fresh perspectives to their new roles.
Randall King, Executive Officer
Kitsap Building Association
With three decades of operations management, revenue management, sales and marketing experience as an executive vice president/chief operating officer, Randall spent much of his career handling company operations, driving performance and managing partner relations. He joins the Kitsap Building Association (KBA) after working at the Dow Hotel Company since 2001 in various corporate positions, including implementing effective marketing and operations programs. He looks forward to applying this experience and corporate knowledge.
“I am excited to start a new career,” King said.
King previously held operations, sales and marketing positions at Marriott International, Montclair Hospitality, Interstate Hotels and Resorts and American General Hospitality. His general management experience includes the Hilton San Francisco Financial District, the Nordic Hills Resort, Embassy Suites Chicago–O’Hare/Rosemont and other high-profile properties.
A Michigan native, King holds a B.S. in Business from Western Michigan University. He is active in many industry organizations. King enjoys boating, cooking and collecting fine wine. Randall joined KBA on Nov. 15, 2021.
King replaces Russ Shiplet who left KBA in late October to take a new role as executive director at the Kitsap Public Facilities District.
Jessie Gamble, Executive Officer
Master Builders Pierce County
Hired in February 2018 by the Master Builders of Pierce County, Jessie began her career in the building industry in the association’s government affairs department. Through the last four years, Jessie has advocated on behalf of Master Builders members, fostered relationships with elected officials and jurisdictional staff leaders and worked with local leaders as well as community stakeholders to craft policy that will benefit attainable housing issues. She also expanded the government affairs department to encompass workforce development endeavors and community partnerships, including a relationship with the Pierce County Skills Center and the sponsorship of a Habitat for Humanity home.
Gamble was appointed interim executive officer in July 2021 and was hired for the role in January 2022. Through government affairs, community partnership and interim experience gained, Jessie looks forward to advancing the Master Builders to new heights and championing every facet of the association.
“I am excited to serve the Master Builders of Pierce County as the Executive Officer,” Gamble said. “From my first day working at the Master Builders, I have had the opportunity to learn from intelligent and passionate members of our association. Their passion fueled me to develop my own strong sense of purpose and love for the building industry.
“The support and guidance I have received from members, staff, BIAW and NAHB these last four years working for the association has been an incredibly helpful,” she said. “I am eager to continue building strong community partnerships, maintaining impactful advocacy work, encouraging member-to-member connections as well as business relations, and really getting to know all facets of our membership.”
Gamble holds a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Washington and resides in her hometown of Carbonado, located in northern Pierce County. She enjoys spending time outdoors hiking, backpacking, hunting and fishing. She is training to summit Mt. Rainier and studying to become an apprentice falconer.
Gamble fills the role previously held by Jeremiah LaFranca who left Master Builders Pierce County earlier last year and moved to Utah with his family.
