Friday, June 27, 2025 | 4:30 – 7:30 pm
Venue: Port of Seattle, West Atrium and Deck (2711 Alaskan Way Seattle, WA 98121)
Ticket: FREE for JASSW Members
*Please note: the event date was changed from June 26 to June 27.
Join us for a special evening at the Port of Seattle’s West Atrium and Deck, featuring stunning waterfront views. This free, members-only event offers a great opportunity to connect and unwind with complimentary food and drinks.
Attendance is limited to current JASSW members through corporate or individual membership. For membership details, please visit: https://jassw.org/join-us/
Motivational Conversation with Howard Behar
JASSW is honored to welcome Howard Behar, founding President of Starbucks International, to this special members-only reception. Join us for an inspiring conversation as he shares his leadership journey and insights on the Servant Leadership model. The conversation will also cover his pivotal role in Starbucks’ global expansion, including leading the team that opened the first international store in Ginza, Tokyo. As part of these efforts, Starbucks became a JASSW corporate member in 1987 to strengthen ties with Japanese businesses.
About Howard Behar
Howard Behar is a celebrated business leader, speaker, and author whose career spans more than 50 years in consumer-focused industries. Best known for his leadership at Starbucks, he served as the founding President of Starbucks International, where he led the opening of the company’s first store outside North America in Japan. A passionate advocate for purpose-driven leadership, Behar is a devoted teacher and practitioner of the Servant Leadership model. His influence has reached thousands through his bestselling books, It’s Not About the Coffee and The Magic Cup, and through his inspiring talks delivered around the world.