Tournament of Roses Names 2026–27 Leadership, Elects Brian James as 2034 President

The Pasadena-based Tournament of Roses has elected longtime volunteer Brian James to serve as the Association’s president in 2034, according to a leadership announcement from the organization. James, a volunteer Member since 1993, will provide leadership for the 145th Rose Parade and 120th Rose Bowl Game on Jan. 1, 2034.

The Tournament of Roses also announced the 2026–2027 leadership and organizational structure. Officers elected to serve with James on the 14-member Executive Committee include Pam Knapp as executive vice president, Craig Washington as treasurer and Jason Melillo as secretary. Mark Leavens, president of the 2026 Tournament of Roses, serves as immediate past president.

Re-elected to the Executive Committee as vice presidents are Ruth Martinez-Baenen, Greg Custer and Jim Ciampa.

Five Director/Members are elected to the Executive Committee, each serving a two-year term. The Association expressed gratitude to outgoing Director/Members Rafael Sanchez III and Charlotte Bland for their dedication and contributions to the Association. Continuing into their second year of service are Susan Marasco, Nanette Fish and Quinn Tang, who will be joined by newly elected Director/Members Robert Lowe and Katherine Hunter-Blyden.

Madigan also announced the election of new Members to the Tournament of Roses Board of Directors: Lily Harada, Krysty Leckrone and Kevin Walsh.