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:
- Erin Halstead, Michael Saunders & Company (Board Liaison)
- 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)
- Erica Raymond, D. Martin Plumbing (Board Liaison)
- Janae Boyer, Key Agency Insurance
- Alfred Current, Wampler Varner Insurance Group
- Angie Vance, Gulfside Mortgage Services
- Debbie Casares, Prop It Up Photo Booth
- Dee Dee Hussey, Mary Kay Consultant
- Erica Raymond, D. Martin Plumbing
- Erin Morey, Paradise Exclusive Real Estate
- Kelly Ross, Level 5 Leadership Group
- Krista Jennings, Eastern Bank Mortgage
- Maria Cummings, Sarasota County Englewood CRA
- Yvonne Schiller, WhimSea
Fundraising Committee
The Fundraising Committee is tasked with managing our fundraising efforts.
Committee Members:
- Jessica Souza, Paradise Exclusive Real Estate (Board Liaison)
- 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!
- Kim Parks, Englewood Chamber (Staff Liaison)
- Joe Cataldo, Crews Bank & Trust (Board Liaison)
- Krista Jennings, Eastern Bank Mortgage (President)
- Christina Rappisi, B&B Elite Home Services (Vice President)
- Casten Conrad, DTM Detailing (Secretary)
- Alfred Current, Current LTC
- Alicia Green, Care Compass Senior Placement Advisors
- Amy Jackson, Happy Compass Travel
- Bethany Yates, Brightway Insurance Feuser Agency
- Brian Mayo, Dynamic Alliance IT
- Charlene Dorio, Crews Bank & Trust
- Chris Rayborn, Mellow Ann Handyman
- Cyndi Calk, Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
- Davis Masella, Edward Jones – Davis Masella, CEPA®
- Gary Cross, VooDoo Graphx
- John Sippel, Jansen Shutters & Specialties
- Josh Mazza, Wampler Varner Insurance Group
- Matt Koehl, Grande Aire Services
- Marietta Sodowski, Sunrise Aluminum
- Marilyn Johnson, Englewood Review
- Michelle Seamon, TownePlace Suites Venice
- Mollie Garlock, Ann’s Flowers
- Shana Willis, Right at Home Englewood
- Shane Whitmore, Reliable Cabinet Designs
- Steven Arias, TownePlace Suites Venice
- Robert Ring, True Builders