Speakers

District Governor Jeff Borek has worked for the IBM Corporation for almost 30 years. He currently leads the Open Source Program Office and works in IBM research to build a scalable and consistent AI software supply chain security framework. His work includes policy, execution, and guidance. He also promotes the concept of open source Artificial Intelligence as an international speaker.

In 1987, Jeff was chosen by the Rotary Club of Seattle to be an England Group Study Exchange Team member. Thirteen years later, in 2000, he joined the Seattle4 club. He served as Seattle4’s Foundation President in 2018-19, and was Club President in 2020-21. He joined the line of 5030 Governors in the fall of 2022, which was announced by the first female President of Rotary International, Jennifer Jones. Jeff lives on Mercer Island with his wife of 28 years Kellis. Jeff and Kellis were both born in the Pacific NW and have a son, Jackson William Borek. Kellis recently joined the Mercer Island Rotary Club. Jeff holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the UW and an MBA from Seattle University.

How is Rotary changing and evolving across the Pacific Northwest and around the world? What is the District 5030 Strategy plan? How can your Rotary club increase its IMPACT and REACH, better ENGAGE with your local community, and ADAPT during these challenging times? District leadership can answer these questions and help clubs better serve their members and community, grow and retain membership, and increase their overall positive impact both locally and internationally. Please plan to attend this fact-filled and heart-felt presentation from our District Governor Jeffrey Borek – a Rotary member since 2000, President of Seattle 4 during the pandemic, and dedicated Rotarian in many capacities before his election to District Governor for this 2025/26 Rotary Year. DG Jeff will address these topics and answer questions.