Karl Fossum 
Karl Fossum is a distinguished professional with a wealth of experience in both the military and private sectors. As the President of NorCham Seattle and Director of Customer Programs at Norsk Titanium, he brings a unique perspective to his work. PRESIDENT karl@norchamseattle.org

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Hanne Koppelman

​Hanne began her journey in media, studying TV Production at Danvik Media School in Norway and earning a Bachelor's in Media and Communication with a focus on online design in England. She later completed a Master's in Advertising and Communication in Australia, specializing in e-commerce. Her career launched in London with Cartoon Network Nordic, handling on-air promotions, and then with Travel Channel Europe and Nordic in marketing and distribution. After moving to Boston, she successfully launched VistaPrint Norway and later worked in Quality Assurance for Microsoft Xbox Norway in Seattle. Transitioning to real estate, she became a broker and joined NorCham Seattle, continuing her commitment to fostering Norwegian international business.

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​Alyssa Johansen

​Alyssa's work benefits from her unique global perspective as a dual citizen of Norway and the USA. She is driven by a passion for transformative technology, sustainability, and personal fulfillment, and excels at nurturing relationships and fostering growth in sales and leadership.​

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Victoria Hunter

Victoria's involvement with the predecessor organization goes back more than 15 years.  During this time, she has held the position of president.  She is an active member of the Leif Erickson Lodge of the Sons of Norway and the National Nordic Museum and is a member of the Norwegian Ladies Chorus.  Currently, Victoria is the Senior Executive Assistant - Sales & Marketing Meetings and the Events Manager for Nanostring Technologies.

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​​Cory Nelson

He has twenty years of experience in the banking industry, with a wide range of skills and expertise. Currently, he serves as a Commercial Loan Officer, specializing in maritime lending, though his expertise is not limited to that industry. One of the biggest compliments he receives from employers is for his work in business development. He works closely with the community and its centers of influence, and is frequently sought out as a valuable resource by community members. This has helped him build a large and effective network. His experience also includes sales management, commercial banking, treasury management, and business development.

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​Viggo Forde 

Viggo is a long time resident of the Puget Sound Region, currently residing in Everett. He is a board member and past president of our predecessor organization..  His professional career has been spent across major companies including Boeing, Amazon, and Microsoft. He is currently the CIO and Director of Information Technology for Snohomish County where he oversees all elements of enterprise IT for this governmental agency. In addition, Viggo holds the distinction as the Honorary Consul of Norway for Washington, Idaho, Montana and Oregon.