The Frederick County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the members of the Board of Directors for 2023-2024.
Dwayne Myers, co-owner and CEO of Dynamic Automotive has been named Board Chair. In his role, Myers will work with members of the executive committee, board, and Chamber staff to develop and strategize future initiatives and priorities for the Chamber. Additional members of the Executive Committee include: Immediate Past Chair, Brad Hoffman, DeLeon & Stang CPAs; Vice Chair, Steve Heine, Woodsboro Bank; Treasurer, Jennifer Milas, ​McLean, Koehler, Sparks & Hammond; Sue Hough, Octavo Designs; Danny Severn, St. John’s Properties. Newly elected members of the Executive Committee include: Dr. Cheryl Cioffi, Frederick Health; and Helen Propheter, Hood College.Â
Board members include Brian Gaudet, Battelle National Biodefense Institute; Eric Johnson, Audio-Video Group; Jon-Mikel Bailey, Wellspring Digital; Mark Blacksten, ACNB Bank; Philip Brown, Phoenix Mecano North America; Sarah Hurwitz Robey, Colonial Jewelers; Jarad Bowens, The City of Frederick; Ashleigh Rossi, MacRo Ltd.; Kevin Moore, Moore Financial; and Tony Brusco, South Mountain Creamery. Newly elected members of the Board of Directors include: Jeff Griffin, DCM Bioservices; Amanda Haddaway, HR Answerbox; Sandra Hofmeister, A&S Construction; Adam Kreisher, M&T Bank; Dr. Rachel Mandel, Rachel Mandel MD Consulting; and Amber Smith, Frederick Lifestyle Magazine.
Non Voting board members include Jason Cline, Lockhouse Studios, Generation Connect Committee; Tricia Reaver, Frederick County Government, Leadership Frederick County Council; Melissa Muntz, SHIP of Frederick County, Frederick Nonprofit Alliance; Michelle Nusum-Smith, The Word Woman LLC, Business Equity Coalition; Danielle Rizzo, Marielle Agency, Women in Business Committee.Â
“As a member focused nonprofit organization, we rely on volunteers to make our work possible. Our Board of Directors are some of the most dedicated and knowledgeable members of the Chamber, said Rick Weldon, President & CEO. “All business sectors are represented on the board and include public, private and non-profit organizations. Through their shared commitments, we are able to stay true to our mission of creating value for our members through leadership, education, advocacy and networking, and to move the business community forward by promoting shared interests.“
The Frederick County Chamber of Commerce serves as the voice of business and provides strategic leadership and engagement in building the future of business and the community through information, collaboration, advocacy and services on behalf of the employers in our community.
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