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KPC leadership
President
KATHY LYONS is president of the Key Peninsula Council. She is also Chair of the Beautification Project, Coordinator of the KP Scarecrow Contest, board member on the KP Farm Council and works with Key Pen It Clean. Kathy has lived on the Key Peninsula since 2009 served on the board of the Longbranch Improvement Club as their Events Director for 2 years. She has 3 grown sons and one granddaughter; 2 of the sons are building new homes on the Key Peninsula.
“After working as a hospital RN for 44 years I am so much enjoying more creative ventures by volunteering with positive minded people who have a passion for making life better on the KP”.
LISA MONNERJAHN is Vice President in the Key Peninsula Community Council (KPC). Within the KPC she also serves as the acting Secretary and chairs the Nomination/Elections Committee.In addition, she works with the KP Beautification Project and the Key Pen It Clean Committees. Lisa has been a resident of Gig Harbor since 1989 and moved to Lakebay in 2018.
Currently working as a Clinic Nurse, she enjoys the rewards of volunteerism and helping to make the Key Peninsula a place of pride and joy. And all the while, doing it with a great group of like-minded people.
Vice President
director, Treasurer, office volunteer
CRISAUNA SALZER. I am pleased to serve as a Community Council director and the treasurer. I was a treasurer in 1996 but only for 6 months. I hope to stay in my town and positions now for many years with my soon to be husband.
I raised my family in Kelso (2007) as a school district lunch lady. I ended as the breakfast lead, managing people, ordering products, producing meals and completing all paperwork to serve over 500 students. Raised a family on a small budget. Now live, volunteer and work on the Key Peninsula volunteering with the Beautification Project and KeyPen it Clean. I am a manager where I complete inventory, coordinate work schedules, order products, and manage the budget. I enjoy producing, recording, assessing, promoting and managerial duties including our weekly meetings.
I moved to the Key June 2023. My goal is to make our small world a better place. Thank you for accepting me as a director and electing me as treasurer. This is my small way of doing my part for my new Key Peninsula family.
SUSAN MENDENHALL. I have a background in education, airlines, and 35 years of volunteerism on the Key Peninsula, in land use, social media, event planning, fundraising, and much more. I’m a proud Army mom of two adult sons and a lover all living things, especially dogs.
I enjoy taking on special projects that enhance the quality of life on the Key Peninsula while preserving its unique character.
Director, Office Volunteer
Director, office volunteer
AMBER GLENNON has been a proud member of her community for 33 years, where she has built a life centered around service, family, and passion. A devoted mother to her beautiful daughter, Amber is also an active member of Laborers Local 252, working as an organizer for the Laborers Union. In this role, she passionately advocates for workers’ rights and ensures the voices of her fellow laborers are heard, always striving to improve the lives of those around her.
Deeply committed to giving back, Amber is a strong believer in the power of community and regularly participates in initiatives that help uplift others. When not working or volunteering, she enjoys chasing sunsets and adventuring with her daughter, finding joy in the simple moments that life has to offer. Amber’s story is one of dedication, love, and a deep commitment to both her family and her community.
MELODY WILLIAMS is the newest Director added to the Key Peninsula Community Council (KPC). She joins the Council as the current chair of the KP Public Safety Committee which is also being added as a sub committee to the KPC. She brings a history of Community Public Safety of over 15 years before she moved to KP a couple years ago. Melody has been in the insurance, banking and investment industry for the last 30+ years – so she brings a great deal of experience and passion helping people.
She and her husband have moved their construction company with them as they moved to KP and you’ll see them enjoying KP living with their boxers as they go almost everywhere together.
director, Office Volunteer
director, Office volunteer
Isam Taylor is a director in the Key Peninsula Community Council (KPC). Within the KPC he serves as the focal point for the Council’s policies and procedures that are used for regular operations and normal activities. Mr. Taylor is a retired person that enjoys writing and gardening on the KP.
“I have been a resident of the Key Peninsula since 2014 and I enjoy the easy slow pace life of our community and helping to make it a better place for us all.”
CHUCK WEST currently serves as a director and has been a board member since 2010. Chuck is also an elected member of the school board, Chairs the Free Clinic board and runs a small contracting business. He is a retired Battalion Chief with Key Peninsula Fire Department.
Chuck grew up in the Purdy area and graduated from Peninsula High School. A long time resident who realizes we can’t stop the growth but we can help to guide it to serve the citizens in meaningful ways.
“Serving the community is a passion that brings me great satisfaction on seeing our efforts come to fruition. I love the small town feel of the KP.”
director, office volunteer
