Duane J. Hamp

A native of Spokane and a third-generation Granger, was elected the 18th Master (President) of the Washington State Grange in June 2011.
Duane is a 40-year member, joining in 1970. He is a past Master of the Washington State Grange Youth Group, Valley Prairie Grange, Spokane County Pomona Grange and Five Mile Prairie Grange. He was named the Washington State Grange Outstanding Young Granger in 1975. Duane served as Washington State Grange Gatekeeper from 1983-87, State Executive Committeeman from 2004-09 and State Overseer (Vice President) from 2009-11.

Duane and his wife Christine are members of Five Mile Prairie Grange and Spokane County Pomona Grange. He is the owner/operator of an automotive repair business in Spokane.
Duane’s vision for the Grange includes building collaborative and sustainable relationships which work to strengthen both our Granges and the communities in which they belong. His focus for the Washington State Grange is to ensure the values of Serve, Grow, Influence and Lead are built into every aspect of its organizational culture.