Chamber Committees
Advocacy Committee
The Advocacy Committee is the advocacy arm of the chamber. Advocacy and education is critical to the business community. The Englewood Chamber advocates at the federal, state and local levels to make sure the business climate is the best it can be and businesses can operate in a truly free enterprise. We can also provide assistance with permitting, licensing and more. We partner with other organizations like the County Economic Development Offices and our Visitor & Convention Bureaus to add to our toolbox of resources.
Committee Members:
- Doug Izzo, Englewood Chamber of Commerce (Staff Liaison)
- Jonathan Varner, Wampler Varner Insurance Group (Committee Chair & Board Liaison)
- Wendy Benson, iTrip Vacations
- Jacob Cooper, AvSky Jets
- Jacqueline Waterhouse, DMK Associates
- Don Wilson, Xavier Financial & Mortgage
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Ambassador Committee
The Ambassador Committee plays a significant role in the chamber. They are on the front lines working with other members. They welcome new members, help them get involved and make sure they take advantage of the resources available to them through the chamber. Ambassadors are a well-respected extension of the Chamber. Though the time commitment is somewhat minimal, the benefits of being an Ambassador are immeasurable. As an Ambassador, you are an important extension to the Chamber structure and to the community.
Committee Members:
- Kim Parks, Englewood Chamber of Commerce (Staff Liaison)
- Dickie Jean, Suncoast Central Realty (Committee Chair & Board Liaison)
- Janae Boyer, Key Agency Insurance
- Lindsay Broschart, Florida Best Quote Insurance
- Maria Cummings, Suncoast Central Realty
- Bill Fleming, WENG Radio
- Cyndi Fredricks, Quick Signs
- Krista Jennings, HarborOne Mortgage
- Erin Morey, Custom Mortgage
- Debbie Casares, Prop It Up Photo Booth
- Angie Vance, Gulfside Mortgage Services
- Katie Hays, Edward Jones
- Jeananne Blymyer, Fathom Realty
Fundraising Committee
- Brian Faro-Paradise Exclusive Real Estate (Chair)
- Jessica Souza, Paradise Exclusive Real Estate (Board Liaison)
- Erin Halstead, Michael Saunders & Company
- Lou Cook, Signs in One Day
Membership Committee
The Membership Committee is tasked with finding ways to increase membership through engagement and interaction on new levels.
Committee Members:
- Kim Parks, Englewood Chamber of Commerce (Staff Liaison)
- Kristina Watts, Englewood Bank & Trust (Committee Chair & Board Liaison)
- Lou Cook, Signs in One Day
- Maria Cummings, Suncoast Central Realty
- Karen Current, Centennial Mortgage
- Dave Wampler, Wampler Varner Insurance Group
- Jonathan Varner, Wampler Varner Insurance Group