Leadership & Board of Directors

The Bellevue Police Foundation was thrilled to welcome board member, Matt Van Der Peet, in summer 2021. Matt has extensive experience in the hospitality industry and held a variety of general management roles for the Sheraton, St. Regis, Westin and W Hotels before joining Kemper Development Company in 2019 as Senior Vice President of Operations.

Originally from Indiana and a graduate of Purdue University, Matt’s been highly involved in the Puget Sound community since first moving here 1985. He has served in numerous board roles including Board Chair for both the Washington Hospitality Association and Visit Seattle, Executive Board Member for the Seattle Hotel Association and Seattle Sports Commission, Advisory Board Member for the South Seattle Community College Hospitality Program, and Board Member for the Fred Hutchinson Holiday Gala. The Boys and Girls Clubs of King Count recognized him as Corporate Board Member of the Year in 2002.