Some of Jim Kirchner’s Current and Past Positions, Awards, and Community Site Dedications
Duarte City Council Member 1989-2001, three years as Mayor
Duarte Redevelopment Agency Chairman, 1990, 1991, 1997
Duarte Chamber of Commerce Life Membership, awarded in 1999
Duarte Historical Society Life Member
Foothill Unity Center Heart in Hand Humanitarian Award Honoree, 2001
Duarte’s Salute to Route 66 Parade Chairperson
Duarte in Bronze Committee Chairperson
Duarte Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, 2008 to 2017
Duarte Chamber of Commerce President
Duarte Chamber of Commerce established the Jim Kirchner Scholarship Award
City of Duarte Planning Commissioner, 1987 to 1989
City of Duarte Cable Commission Member, 1986 to 1987
Old Spaghetti Factory Grand Opening in the former 1909 Duarte Schoolhouse, 1993
City of Duarte Public Works and Traffic Safety Commissioner, 2004 to present
City of Duarte Parks & Recreation established the Jim Kirchner Youth Sportsmanship Award
City of Duarte All-America City Committee Chairperson
Duarte Community Service Council Treasurer
Duarte Community Coordinating Council Founder, Current Treasurer
Duarte High School Ancient Order of the Falcon Honoree
Duarte High School Band Boosters President
Duarte Falcons Booster Club Member
Duarte High School PTSA President
Duarte Education Foundation President
Duarte Neighborhood Watch Block Captain
Duarte Teen Center Dedication, 1997
Duarte Performing Arts Center Dedication, 1990
Duarte Historical Museum Route 66 Room Dedication, 2024
Downtown Duarte Task Force Member, 2002 to 2003