Earlier this year, GSBA welcomed Joey Chapman to the team as its Membership Development Manager. In his new role, Joey will help cultivate and grow GSBA’s membership across the Pacific Northwest, build community relationships, and strengthen the organization’s impact.
A longtime friend of the chamber, Joey served as a liaison to GSBA for over ten years through his previous positions with the 5th Avenue Theatre and Encore Media Group. Joey achieved his Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre Arts at Western Washington University and has remained involved in the arts ever since. While he has years of experience managing sales in the arts industry, he’s also overseen sales in travel and tourism, health, media, and sponsorship. From his history in these areas, Joey has built a fierce dedication to customer service and relationship building, and is especially excited to broaden GSBA’s reach through LGBTQ travel and hospitality.
Joey grew up just north of Seattle in Mukilteo and now lives in Seattle with his husband of nearly 15 years. He’s been a stage performer for almost 30 years and frequently takes to the stage at his home theatre at Bainbridge Performing Arts, and is in the theatre’s upcoming production of Mamma Mia. He also serves on the board of GSBA member production company A Sensible Theatre Co., is a dedicated fan of GSBA members Sounders FC, and always sports his rainbow scarf at every match he attends.
