Today, the Pasadena Tournament of Roses® Association’s newly installed President Terry Madigan, announced the 2027 theme, “Welcome.” The theme celebrates the simple joy of belonging—that feeling that you’re always welcome, no matter who or where you are. It’s the warmth of family—whether related or chosen, the love of good friends, and the welcoming embrace of community.
The Tournament of Roses’ Board of Directors confirmed Madigan as President and Chairman of the Board for the 2027 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association, providing leadership for the 138th Rose Parade® presented by Honda and 113th Rose Bowl Game® presented by Prudential on Friday, January 1, 2027.
Madigan has served as a volunteer Member of the Association since 1993 and was appointed a Tournament of Roses Chair in 2010 and a Director in 2013. During his many years of service, he has led the Host, Judging, Parade Operations, and Special Events Committees. He has also served as Vice Chair for Float Entries and Post Parade, and as a committee member on Community Relations, Decorating Places, Equestrian, Formation, Parade Operations, Post Parade and TV/Radio.
In addition to his Tournament of Roses involvement, Madigan serves as a member of the Board of Directors and Treasurer for the San Gabriel Valley LGBTQ Center.
Professionally, Madigan is a Certified Personal Chef and owner of Just No Thyme®, a personal chef service serving Pasadena and the San Gabriel Valley. Before turning his passion for cooking into a full-time career, he had a career in marketing and communications.
A sixth-generation Californian, Madigan grew up in the San Gabriel Valley. While attending South Pasadena High School, he twice drove the City of South Pasadena’s float in the Rose Parade, an experience that deepened his lifelong connection to the event. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and journalism from the University of Southern California and later received a Diplôme in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts from the California School of Culinary Arts.
Madigan resides in South Pasadena with his husband, Kevin Sommerfield.
