The Chamber’s Board of Directors establishes policy and direction to ensure that the Chamber’s mission and strategic vision are achieved and member needs are best served.
Composed of 21 local business and community leaders, 19 of whom are elected by the membership to serve staggered two-year terms, one is a designated member, and one is appointed for a one-year term by the Chair of the Board.
The Board of Directors meets monthly on the third Thursday of the month and the Chair of the Board presides over all meetings. The Executive Committee exercises the powers of the Board between Board meetings, including leadership in key areas of the Chamber.
The Executive Committee consists of the Chair of the Board, Treasurer, Board Counsel, Past Chairperson of the Board and Vice Chairs of the main divisions of the Chamber, Economic Development, Legislative Affairs, Membership and Vision.
The committees, councils and task forces of the Chamber serve as advisory bodies and provide guidance to the Board of Directors. This input does not become Chamber policy or action without Board approval.
Your 2024 Board of Directors
- Aaryn Abbott, Abbott | Reed Communities
- Brad Brechwald, Wallace Group
- Jeff Buckingham, Digital West
- Michael Chen, Pacific Premier Bank
- Tim Dossa, Glenn Burdette
- Mary Gardner, SLO Regional Transit Authority
- Bryan Idler, Idler’s Home
- Courtney Kienow, Cal Poly
- Beth Marino, Glick Haupt Marino LLP
- June McIvor, Pacific Wildlife Care
- Brendan Morris, Morris & Garritano Insurance
- Laura Mullen, Humankind Fair Trade
- Ziyad Naccasha, Carmel & Naccasha
- Christine Robertson, San Luis Coastal Education Foundation
- Aasim Sajjad, Shalimar Restaurant
- Megan Souza, Megan’s Organic Market
- Leann Standish, SLO Museum of Art
- Liz Summer, L. Summer Consulting
- Maggie Torres, Collaboration Business Consulting
- Val Vaz, French Hospital Medical Center
- Morgan Voss, JB Dewar
Executive Committee
Chair of the Board
Brad Brechwald, Wallace Group
Immediate Past Chair of the Board
Liz Summer, L. Summer Consulting
Vice-Chair, Legislative Affairs
Courtney Kienow, Cal Poly
Vice-Chair, Economic Development
Aaryn Abbott, Abbott | Reed Communities
Vice-Chair, Membership Services
June McIvor, Pacific Wildlife Care
Vice-Chair, Vision
Val Vaz, French Hospital Medical Center
Treasurer
Tim Dossa, Glenn Burdette
Secretary
Beth Marino, Glick Haupt Marino LLP