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)
- Erin Halstead, Michael Saunders & Company (Board Liaison)
- 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)
- Kris Hartley The Dearborn Coffeehouse & Bakery (Board Liaison)
- Alfred Current, Wampler Varner Insurance Group
- Angie Vance, Gulfside Mortgage Services
- Debbie Casares, Prop It Up Photo Booth
- Dee Dee Quinn, Mary Kay Consultant
- Janae Boyer, Key Agency Insurance
- Kati Hays, WealthBridge Capitol Management
- Krista Jennings, HarborOne Mortgage
- Maria Cummings, Sarasota County Englewood CRA
Fundraising Committee
The Fundraising Committee is tasked with managing our fundraising efforts.
Committee Members:
- Doug Izzo, Englewood Chamber of Commerce (Staff Liaison)
- Jessica Souza, Paradise Exclusive Real Estate (Board Liaison)
- Brian Faro-Paradise Exclusive Real Estate
- Erin Halstead, Michael Saunders & Company
Power Partners
The Chamber Power Partners share sales leads ideas, grow revenue, make introductions, offer advice, assist with promotion of business, and talk up other members of the group to their own networks. It’s like having your own sales team!
- Doug Izzo, Englewood Chamber of Commerce (Staff Liaison)
- Joe Cataldo, Crews Bank & Trust (Board Liaison)
- James Jerome, Crews Bank & Trust (President)
- Kati Hays, WealthBridge Capital Management (Vice President)
- Krista Jennings, HarborOne Mortgage (Secretary)
- Alfred Current, Wampler Varner Insurance Group
- Amy Jackson, Happy Compass Travel
- Casten Conrad, DTM Detailing
- Cyndi Calk, Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
- Erica Raymond, D. Martin Plumbing
- James Robinson, James Robinson Roofing
- Jeremy Kinsey, Hostdrive.com
- Kevin Grooms, Xtra Mile Restoration
- Kyle Arnold, Arnold Insurance
- Marietta Sodowski, Sunrise Aluminum
- Marilyn Johnson, Englewood Review
- Sara Kocareli, Short Stop Printing
- Sergey Seleznev, UBER ISP
- Trae Christian, Elite Hurricane Home Protection