Conversation with a Community Leader
Leadership Kitsap, in partnership with Bremerton Kitsap Access Television (BKAT), is proud to present Conversation with a Community Leader hosted by Dave Walters, former Leadership Kitsap Board President LK Class of 2003, retiree from the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, and world traveller. Enjoy these candid conversations with leaders within Kitsap’s private, non-profit, and government sectors making a difference in our community.
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ABOUT YOUR HOST (2023-Present)
DAVID WALTERS – a lifelong Kitsap County local, graduating from North Kitsap High School before heading to Olympic College and Gonzaga University to earn his degree in mechanical engineering. A proud fourth-generation Shipyard worker, David spent 34 years at the Shipyard as a nuclear engineer and production manager before retiring in 2023.
David and his wife, Katie, raised their three sons in Silverdale and now make their home in Chico. Never one to sit still, he fills his days remodeling their house, volunteering each week at the St. Vincent de Paul food bank in Bremerton, and exploring the world—most recently by completing the 500-mile Camino de Santiago in northern Spain.
The Leadership Kitsap Foundation has been an important part of David’s life for more than two decades. He graduated with the Class of 2003 and later spent six years on the LK Board, serving one term as Board President. Katie is also deeply connected to the organization as a 2019 graduate and former Executive Director.
ABOUT YOUR HOST (2019-2023)
CARY BOZEMAN – Former Mayor of Bremerton and Bellevue, and current Port of Bremerton Commissioner, Commissioner Bozeman has been a favorite Leadership Kitsap presenter sharing his Core Values of Leaders and Fundamentals of Change. June 2019, the Leadership Kitsap Alumni Association presented him with the Leadership Kitsap Legacy Award for his 50 years of public service.
Cary served on the Bellevue City Council from 1976 through 1993. During that time, he was elected by the City Council to three terms as Mayor. Under Mayor Bozemans leadership it grew to become one of the most financially successful cities on the west coast. Cary was the President/CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of King County from 1985 to 1994. From 1996-2001, he served as the Executive Director of the Olympic College Foundation during which he oversaw raising funds to build the Haselwood Library. From 2002 through June 2009, Cary served as Mayor of the City of Bremerton. Under his leadership, several downtown redevelopment plans were initiated including our beautiful Harborside District. Previously the CEO of the Port of Bremerton from 2009-2011, Cary has returned as a Port Commissioner for a six year term. He lends his expertise and experience to multiple boards of directors including Leadership Kitsap.