CalChamber President’s Circle Awards

10 Local Chambers Receive 2024 President’s Circle Award

Recognition for Excellence in Business Advocacy, Helping Members Comply with Labor Laws

2024 Presidents Circle Awards
2024 Presidents Circle Awards

The California Chamber of Commerce has named 10 local chambers of commerce as recipients of the 2024 President’s Circle Award.

The award, first presented in 2009, recognises chambers for excellence in business advocacy and helping their members comply with California employment laws.

The award-winning chambers were announced during the CalChamber Capitol Summit on May 8, 2024.

“Our top local chamber partners play leading roles as community problem solvers and the voice of business on public policy,” said Nick Ortiz, CalChamber vice president of local chamber relations. “We commend them for all their hard work over the last year fighting on behalf of California business.”

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2024 President’s Circle Award recipients at the CalChamber Capitol Summit on May 8, 2024.

Three of the chambers have received the President’s Circle Award all 16 years it has been presented.

The 2024 recipients of the President’s Circle Award are as follows. An * marks the chambers that have received the award all 16 years:

  • Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce: Janelle Capra, president/CEO;
  • Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce: Bret Schanzenbach, president/CEO;
  • Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce*: Danielle Borja, president/CEO;
  • Corona Chamber of Commerce: Bobby Spiegel, president/CEO;
  • Greater High Desert Chamber of Commerce: Mark Creffield, president/CEO;
  • Lake Elsinore Valley Chamber of Commerce: Kim Cousins, president/CEO;
  • Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce*: Jeremy Harris, president/CEO;
  • Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce*: Nick Adcock, president/CEO;
  • Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce: Glenn Morris, president/CEO (award accepted by Molly Schiff, director of advocacy and initiatives);
  • Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce: Kathi Van Etten, president/CEO;
  • Tulare Chamber of Commerce: Donnette Silva Carter, president/CEO (award accepted by Tiffany Brown, membership engagement coordinator); and
  • West Ventura County Business Alliance: Nancy Lindholm, president/CEO (award accepted by Andy Conli, business development manager).

President’s Circle Award recipients published vote records of their state legislators on key business issues, joined coalition efforts to let state elected officials know about community sentiment on issues of interest to members, voiced the local chamber’s position at legislative policy committee hearings, and participated in the CalChamber compliance product resale program at an exemplary level.

Past Winners

2023

The 2023 recipients of the President’s Circle Award are as follows. An * marks the chambers that have received the award all 15 years:

  • Carlsbad Chamber: Bret Schanzenbach, president/CEO;
  • Greater Conejo Valley Chamber*: Danielle Borja, president/CEO;
  • Greater High Desert Chamber: Mark Creffield, president/CEO;
  • Lake Elsinore Valley Chamber: Kim Cousins, president/CEO;
  • Long Beach Area Chamber*: Jeremy Harris, president/CEO;
  • Greater Riverside Chambers*: Nick Adcock, president/CEO;
  • Santa Maria Valley Chamber: Glenn Morris, president/CEO;
  • Simi Valley Chamber: Kathi Van Etten, president/CEO;
  • Tulare Chamber: Donnette Silva Carter, president/CEO;
  • West Ventura County Business Alliance: Nancy Lindholm, president/CEO.

2022

The 2022 recipients of the President’s Circle Award are as follows. An * marks the chambers that have received the award all 14 years:

  • Greater Bakersfield Chamber*: Nicholas Ortiz, president/CEO;
  • Carlsbad Chamber: Bret Schanzenbach, president/CEO;
  • Greater Conejo Valley Chamber*: Danielle Borja, president/CEO;
  • Corona Chamber: Bobby Spiegel, president/CEO;
  • Greater High Desert Chamber: Mark Creffield, president/CEO;
  • Imperial Valley Regional Chamber: Vicki Zamora, chief financial officer;
  • Lake Elsinore Valley Chamber: Kim Cousins, president/CEO;
  • Long Beach Area Chamber*: Jeremy Harris, president/CEO;
  • Greater Riverside Chambers*: Cindy Roth, president/CEO;
  • Santa Maria Valley Chamber: Glenn Morris, president/CEO;
  • Simi Valley Chamber: Kathi Van Etten, president/CEO;
  • The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Brawley: Ramiro Urias, CEO;
  • Tulare Chamber: Donnette Silva Carter, president/CEO;
  • West Ventura County Business Alliance: Nancy Lindholm, president/CEO.

2021

The 2021 recipients of the President’s Circle Award are as follows. An * marks the chambers that have received the award all 13 years:

  • Greater Bakersfield Chamber*: Nicholas Ortiz, president/CEO;
  • Carlsbad Chamber: Bret Schanzenbach, president/CEO;
  • Greater Coachella Valley Chamber: Diana Soto, interim president/CEO;
  • Greater Conejo Valley Chamber*: Danielle Borja, president/CEO;
  • El Centro Chamber and Visitors Bureau*: Daniel Sohn,CEO;
  • Greater High Desert Chamber: Mark Creffield, president/CEO;
  • Lake Elsinore Valley Chamber: Kim Joseph Cousins, president/CEO;
  • Long Beach Area Chamber*: Jeremy Harris, president/CEO;
  • Oxnard Chamber: Nancy Lindholm, president/CEO;
  • Greater Riverside Chambers*: Cindy Roth, president/CEO;
  • Santa Maria Valley Chamber: Glenn Morris, president/CEO;
  • Simi Valley Chamber: Kathi Van Etten, president/CEO;
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2021

cula Valley Chamber: Emily Falappino, president/CEO;
  • Tulare Chamber: Donnette Silva Carter, president/CEO.

    • 2020


    The 2020 recipients of the President’s Circle Award are as follows. An * marks the chambers that have received the award all 12 years:

      • Greater Bakersfield Chamber*: Nicholas Ortiz, president/CEO;
      • Brawley Chamber: Katie Luna, CEO;
      • Camarillo Chamber: Gary Cushing, CEO/president;
      • Carlsbad Chamber: Bret Schanzenbach, president/CEO;
      • Greater Coachella Valley Chamber: Joshua Bonner, president/CEO;
      • Greater Conejo Valley Chamber*: Danielle Borja, president/CEO;
      • El Centro Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau*: Anthony Moreno, chief operating officer;
      • Fresno Chamber: Nathan Ahle, president/CEO;
      • Lake Elsinore Chamber: Kim Joseph Cousins, president/CEO;
      • Lodi District Chamber: Pat Patrick, president/CEO;
      • Long Beach Area Chamber*: Randy Gordon, president/CEO;
      • Menifee Valley Chamber: Tony LoPiccolo, president/CEO;
      • Oxnard Chamber: Nancy Lindholm, president/CEO;
      • Palm Desert Area Chamber*: Pam Scannell, president/CEO;
      • Greater Riverside Chambers*: Cindy Roth, president/CEO;
      • Roseville Area Chamber: Wendy Gerig, CEO;
      • Greater San Fernando Chamber: Nancy Hoffman Vanyek, president/CEO;
      • Simi Valley Chamber: Kathi Van Etten, president/CEO;
      • Temecula Valley Chamber: Laura Turnbow, chief operating officer;
      • Tulare Chamber: Donnette Silva Carter, president/CEO;
      • Victor Valley Chamber: Mark Creffield, president/CEO.

    2019


    The 2019 recipients of the President’s Circle Award are as follows. An * marks recipients that have received the award all 11 years:

    • Greater Bakersfield Chamber*: Nicholas Ortiz, president/CEO;
    • Camarillo Chamber: Gary Cushing, president/CEO;
    • Greater Coachella Valley Chamber: Joshua Bonner, president/CEO;
    • Greater Conejo Valley Chamber*: Jill Lederer, president/CEO;
    • Corona Chamber: Bobby Spiegel, president/CEO;
    • El Centro Area Chamber & Visitors Bureau*: Anthony Moreno, chief operating officer;
    • Fresno Chamber: Nathan Ahle, president/CEO;
    • Lake Elsinore Valley Chamber: Kim Joseph Cousins, president/CEO;
    • Lodi District Chamber: Pat Patrick, president/CEO;
    • Long Beach Area Chamber*: Randy Gordon, president/CEO;
    • Menifee Valley Chamber: Tony LoPiccolo, president/CEO;
    • Oxnard Chamber: Nancy Lindholm, president/CEO;
    • Palm Desert Area Chamber*: Todd Rhoden, president/CEO;
    • Greater Riverside Chambers*: Cindy Roth, president/CEO;
    • Greater San Fernando Valley Chamber: Nancy Hoffman Vanyek, president/CEO;
    • Simi Valley Chamber: Kathi Van Etten, president/CEO;
    • Torrance Area Chamber: Donna Duperron, president/CEO
    • Tulare Chamber: Donnette Silva Carter, CEO;
    • Victor Valley Chamber: Mark Creffield, president/CEO.

    2018

    The 2018 recipients of the President’s Circle Award are as follows. Seven of the chambers (marked with an *) have received the award all 10 years it has been presented.

    • Greater Bakersfield Chamber*: Nicholas Ortiz, president/CEO;
    • Camarillo Chamber: Gary Cushing, president/CEO;
    • Greater Coachella Valley Chamber: Joshua Bonner, CEO;
    • Greater Conejo Valley Chamber*: Jill Lederer, president/CEO;
    • Corona Chamber: Bobby Spiegel, president/CEO;
    • Culver City Chamber*: Colin Diaz, president/CEO;
    • El Centro Area Chamber & Visitors Bureau*;
    • Greater Fresno Area Chamber: Nathan Ahle, president/CEO;
    • Gilroy Chamber: Mark Turner, president/CEO;
    • Lake Elsinore Valley Chamber: Kim Joseph Cousins, president/CEO;
    • Lodi District Chamber: Pat Patrick, president/CEO;
    • Long Beach Area Chamber*: Randy Gordon, president/CEO;
    • Murrieta/Wildomar Chamber: Patrick Ellis, president/CEO;
    • Oakdale Chamber: Mary Guardiola, CEO;
    • Oxnard Chamber: Nancy Lindholm, president/CEO;
    • Palm Desert Area Chamber*: Debbie Frazer, interim president/CEO;
    • Porterville Chamber: Monte Reyes, president/CEO;
    • Greater Riverside Chambers*: Cindy Roth, president/CEO;
    • Roseville Area Chamber: Wendy Gerig, CEO;
    • Greater San Fernando Valley Chamber: Nancy Hoffman Vanyek, president/CEO;
    • The Chamber of the Santa Barbara Region: Ken Oplinger, president/CEO;
    • Santa Maria Valley Chamber: Glenn D. Morris, president/CEO;
    • The Silicon Valley Organization: Matt Mahood, president/CEO;
    • Simi Valley Chamber: Rana Ghadban, president/CEO;
    • Temecula Valley Chamber: Alice Sullivan, president/CEO;
    • Torrance Area Chamber: Donna Duperron, CEO;
    • Tulare Chamber: Donnette Silva Carter, CEO;
    • Victor Valley Chamber: Mark Creffield, president/CEO.

    2017

    The 2017 recipients of the President’s Circle Award are as follows. Nine-year recipients are marked with an *:

    • Greater Bakersfield Chamber*: Nicholas Ortiz, president/CEO;
    • Camarillo Chamber: Gary Cushing, president/CEO;
    • Chico Chamber: Katie Simmons, president/CEO;
    • Greater Conejo Valley Chamber*: Jill Lederer, president/CEO;
    • Corona Chamber: Bobby Spiegel, president/CEO;
    • Culver City Chamber*: Steven Rose, president/CEO;
    • El Centro Area Chamber & Visitors Bureau*: Darletta Willis, CEO;
    • Greater Fresno Area Chamber: Nathan Ahle, president/CEO;
    • Gilroy Chamber: Mark Turner, president;
    • Lake Elsinore Valley Chamber: Kim Joseph Cousins, president/CEO;
    • Lodi Chamber: Pat Patrick, CEO;
    • Long Beach Area Chamber*: Randy Gordon, president/CEO;
    • Merced Chamber: Manuel Alvarado, CEO;
    • Murrieta Chamber: Patrick Ellis, president/CEO;
    • North Orange County Chamber: Theresa Harvey, president/CEO;
    • Oakdale Chamber: Mary Guardiola, CEO;
    • Oxnard Chamber: Nancy Lindholm, president/CEO;
    • Palm Desert Area Chamber*: Laurie Baldwin, president/CEO;
    • Porterville Chamber: Stephanie Cortez, CEO/president;
    • Greater Riverside Chambers*: Cindy Roth, president/CEO;
    • Roseville Area Chamber: Wendy Gerig, CEO;
    • Greater San Fernando Valley Chamber: Nancy Hoffman Vanyek, president/CEO;
    • The Chamber of the Santa Barbara Region: Ken Oplinger, president/CEO;
    • Santa Maria Valley Chamber: Glenn D. Morris, president/CEO;
    • The Silicon Valley Organization: Matt Mahood, president/CEO;
    • Simi Valley Chamber: Rana Ghadban, president/CEO;
    • Temecula Valley Chamber: Alice Sullivan, president/CEO;
    • Victor Valley Chamber: Michele Spears, president/CEO;
    • Yuba-Sutter Chamber: Rikki Shaffer, CEO.

    2016

    The 2016 recipients of the President’s Circle award are as follows. Eight-year recipients are marked with an *:

    • Greater Bakersfield Chamber*: Nicholas Ortiz, president/CEO;
    • Camarillo Chamber: Gary Cushing, president/CEO;
    • Greater Conejo Valley Chamber*: Jill Lederer, president/CEO;
    • Culver City Chamber*: Steven Rose, president/CEO;
    • El Centro Chamber & Visitors Bureau*: Darletta Willis, CEO;
    • Greater Fresno Area Chamber: Nathan Ahle, president/CEO;
    • Lake Elsinore Valley Chamber: Kim Joseph Cousins, president/CEO;
    • Long Beach Area Chamber*: Randy Gordon, president/CEO;
    • Murrieta Chamber: Patrick Ellis, president/CEO;
    • North Orange County Chamber: Theresa Harvey, president/CEO;
    • Oakdale Chamber: Mary Guardiola, CEO;
    • Oxnard Chamber: Nancy Lindholm, president/CEO;
    • Palm Desert Area Chamber*: Laurie Baldwin, president/CEO;
    • Porterville Chamber: Stephanie Cortez, CEO/president;
    • Greater Riverside Chambers*: Cindy Roth, president/CEO;
    • Roseville Chamber: Wendy Gerig, CEO;
    • San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber: Matthew Mahood, president/CEO;
    • The Chamber of the Santa Barbara Region: Ken Oplinger, president/CEO;
    • Santa Maria Valley Chamber: Glenn D. Morris, president/CEO;
    • Simi Valley Chamber: Gioia Goodrum, president/CEO;
    • Temecula Valley Chamber: Alice Sullivan, president/CEO;
    • Torrance Area Chamber: Donna Duperron, president/CEO.

    2015

    The 2015 recipients of the President’s Circle award are as follows. Seven-year recipients are marked with an *:

    • Greater Bakersfield Chamber*: Nicholas Ortiz, president/CEO;
    • Brawley Chamber: Jason Zara, executive director;
    • Camarillo Chamber: Gary Cushing, president/CEO;
    • Catalina Island Chamber & Visitors Bureau: Jim Luttjohann, president/CEO;
    • Chico Chamber: Katie Simmons, president/CEO;
    • Greater Conejo Valley Chamber*: Jill Lederer, president/CEO;
    • Corona Chamber: Bobby Spiegel, president/CEO;
    • Culver City Chamber*: Steven Rose, president/CEO;
    • El Centro Chamber & Visitors Bureau*: Darletta Willis, CEO;
    • Fullerton Chamber: Theresa Harvey, president/CEO;
    • Gilroy Chamber: Mark Turner, president/CEO;
    • Lake Elsinore Valley Chamber: Kim Joseph Cousins, president/CEO;
    • Lodi District Chamber: Pat Patrick, president/CEO;
    • Long Beach Area Chamber*: Randy Gordon, president/CEO;
    • Murrieta Chamber: Patrick Ellis, president/CEO;
    • Oakdale Chamber: Mary Guardiola, CEO;
    • Orange Chamber: Charla Lenarth, president/CEO;
    • Oxnard Chamber: Nancy Lindholm, president/CEO;
    • Palm Desert Area Chamber*: Katie Stice, vice president;
    • Porterville Chamber: Stephanie Cortez, president/CEO;
    • Greater Riverside Chambers*: Cindy Roth, president/CEO;
    • Roseville Chamber: Wendy Gerig, CEO;
    • San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber: Matthew Mahood, president/CEO;
    • Simi Valley Chamber: Gioia Goodrum, president/CEO;
    • Temecula Valley Chamber: Alice Sullivan, president/CEO;
    • Torrance Area Chamber: Donna Duperron, president/CEO;
    • Turlock Chamber*: Sharon Silva, president/CEO; and
    • Victor Valley Chamber: Michele Spears, president/CEO.

    2014

    Nine of the chambers have received the award all six years it has been presented.

    The 2014 recipients of the President’s Circle award are as follows. Six-year recipients are marked with an *:

    • Greater Bakersfield Chamber*: Cynthia Pollard, president/CEO;
    • Brawley Chamber: Jason Zara, executive director;
    • Camarillo Chamber: Gary Cushing, president/CEO;
    • Catalina Island Chamber & Visitors Bureau: Wayne Griffin, president/CEO;
    • Greater Conejo Valley Chamber*: Jill Lederer, president/CEO;
    • Corona Chamber: Bobby Spiegel, president/CEO;
    • Culver City Chamber*: Steven Rose, president/CEO;
    • El Centro Chamber*: Darletta Willis, CEO;
    • Greater Fresno Area Chamber: Al Smith, president/CEO;
    • Fullerton Chamber: Theresa Harvey, president/CEO;
    • Gilroy Chamber: Mark Turner, president/CEO;
    • Lake Elsinore Valley Chamber: Kim Cousins, president/CEO;
    • Lodi Chamber: Pat Patrick, president/CEO;
    • Long Beach Area Chamber*: Randy Gordon, president/CEO;
    • Napa Chamber*: Brian Kelly, consulting CEO;
    • Oxnard Chamber: Nancy Lindholm, president/CEO;
    • Palm Desert Area Chamber*: Barbara deBoom, president/CEO;
    • Porterville Chamber: Donnette Silva Carter, president/CEO;
    • Greater Riverside Chambers*: Cindy Roth, president/CEO;
    • Roseville Chamber: Wendy Gerig, CEO;
    • San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber: Matthew Mahood, president/CEO;
    • Simi Valley Chamber: Leigh Nixon, president/CEO;
    • Temecula Valley Chamber: Alice Sullivan, president/CEO;
    • Turlock Chamber*: Sharon Silva, president/CEO;
    • Ventura Chamber: Ed Summers, president/CEO; and
    • Visalia Chamber: Glenn Morris, president/CEO.

    2013

    Ten local chambers (marked with an * below) have received the President’s Circle Award all five years the award has been presented:

    • Apple Valley Chamber: Janice Moore, president/CEO;
    • Greater Bakersfield Chamber*: Cynthia Pollard, president/CEO;
    • Brawley Chamber: Kathryn Figari, executive director;
    • Camarillo Chamber: Jennifer Wells, CEO;
    • Catalina Island Chamber and Visitors Bureau: Wayne Griffin, president/CEO;
    • Greater Conejo Valley Chamber*: Jill Lederer, president/CEO;
    • Greater Corona Valley Chamber: Robert Spiegel, president/CEO;
    • Culver City Chamber*: Steven Rose, president/CEO;
    • El Centro Chamber and Visitors Bureau*: Darletta Willis, CEO;
    • Fullerton Chamber: Theresa Harvey, executive director;
    • Garden Grove Chamber: Jeremy Harris, president/CEO;
    • Gilroy Chamber: Susan Valenta, president/CEO;
    • Lake Elsinore Valley Chamber: Kim Cousins, president/CEO;
    • Long Beach Area Chamber*: Randy Gordon, president/CEO;
    • Murrieta Chamber: Patrick Ellis, president/CEO;
    • Napa Chamber*: Chris Messina, president/CEO;
    • Orange Chamber: Heidi Larkin-Reed, president/CEO;
    • Oxnard Chamber: Nancy Lindholm, president/CEO;
    • Palm Desert Area Chamber*: Barbara deBoom, president/CEO;
    • Porterville Chamber: Donnette Silva Carter, president/CEO;
    • Greater Riverside Chambers*: Cindy Roth, president/CEO;
    • Roseville Chamber: Wendy Gerig, CEO;
    • Greater San Fernando Valley Chamber*: Nancy Hoffman Vanyek, CEO;
    • Santa Clara Chamber and Convention-Visitors Bureau: Steve Van Dorn, president/CEO;
    • Simi Valley Chamber and Visitors Center: Leigh Nixon, president/CEO;
    • Temecula Valley Chamber: Alice Sullivan, president/CEO; and
    • Turlock Chamber*: Sharon Silva, president/CEO.

    2012

    Ten local chambers (marked with an * below) have received the President’s Circle Award all four years the award has been presented:

    • Greater Bakersfield Chamber*: Debbie Moreno, president/CEO;
    • Greater Conejo Valley Chamber*: Jill Lederer, president/CEO;
    • Greater Corona Valley Chamber: Bobby Spiegel, president/CEO;
    • Culver City Chamber*: Steven Rose, president/CEO;
    • El Centro Chamber and Visitors Bureau*: Vicki Zamora, office manager;
    • Greater Fresno Area Chamber: Al Smith, president/CEO;
    • Fullerton Chamber: Theresa Harvey, executive director;
    • Garden Grove Chamber: Jeremy Harris, president/CEO;
    • Lake Elsinore Valley Chamber: Kim Cousins, president/CEO;
    • Long Beach Area Chamber*: Randy Gordon, president/CEO;
    • Murrieta Chamber: Patrick Ellis, president/CEO;
    • Napa Chamber*: Chris Messina, president/CEO;
    • Orange Chamber: Heidi Larkin-Reed, president/CEO;
    • Oxnard Chamber: Nancy Lindholm, president/CEO;
    • Palm Desert Area Chamber*: Barbara deBoom, president/CEO;
    • Porterville Chamber: Donnette Silva Carter, president/CEO;
    • Greater Redding Chamber: Frank J. Strazzarino, Jr., president/CEO;
    • Greater Riverside Chambers*: Cindy Roth, president/CEO;
    • Greater San Fernando Valley Chamber*: Nancy Hoffman Vanyek, CEO;
    • San Rafael Chamber: Rick Wells, president/CEO;
    • Santa Clara Chamber and Convention-Visitors Bureau: Steve Van Dorn, president/CEO;
    • Simi Valley Chamber and Visitors Center: Leigh Nixon, president/CEO; and
    • Turlock Chamber*: Sharon Silva, president/CEO.

    2011

    • Greater Bakersfield Chamber, Debbie Moreno, president/CEO;
    • Camarillo Chamber: Jennifer Wells, president/CEO;
    • Greater Conejo Valley Chamber: Jill Lederer, president/CEO;
    • Greater Corona Valley Chamber: Bobby Spiegel, CEO/president;
    • Culver City Chamber: Angela Gibson, chair of the board;
    • El Centro Chamber and Visitors Bureau: Cathy Kennerson, CEO;
    • Greater Fresno Area Chamber: Scott Miller, chair-elect;
    • Lake Elsinore Valley Chamber: Kim Cousins, president/CEO;
    • Long Beach Area Chamber: Randy Gordon, president/CEO;
    • Murrieta Chamber: Rex Oliver, president/CEO;
    • Napa Chamber: Lisa Batto, president/CEO;
    • Orange Chamber: Heidi Larkin-Reed, president/CEO;
    • Greater Oxnard Chamber: Nancy Lindholm, president/CEO;
    • Palm Desert Chamber: Barbara deBoom, president/CEO;
    • Porterville Chamber: Donnette Silva Carter, president/CEO;
    • Greater Riverside Chambers: Cindy Roth, president/CEO;
    • Greater San Fernando Valley Chamber: Nancy Hoffman Vanyek, CEO;
    • San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber: Pat Sausedo, vice president;
    • Temecula Valley Chamber: Isaac Lizarraga, chairman of the board;
    • Turlock Chamber: Sharon Silva, president/CEO;
    • Vallejo Chamber: Anita Hawkes, president/CEO.

    2010

    • Greater Bakersfield Chamber: Debbie Moreno, president/CEO;
    • Camarillo Chamber: Tom Kelley; president/CEO;
    • Greater Conejo Valley Chamber: Jill Lederer, president/CEO;
    • Corona Chamber: Robert Spiegel, president/CEO;
    • Culver City Chamber: Steven Rose, president/CEO;
    • El Centro Chamber and Visitors Bureau: Cathy Kennerson, CEO;
    • Greater Fresno Area Chamber: Al Smith, president/CEO;
    • Lake Elsinore Valley Chamber: Kim Cousins, president/CEO;
    • Long Beach Area Chamber: Randy Gordon, president/CEO;
    • Murrieta Chamber: Rex Oliver, president/CEO;
    • Napa Chamber: Lisa Batto, CEO;
    • Greater Oxnard Chamber: Nancy Lindholm, president/CEO;
    • Palm Desert Chamber: Barbara deBoom, president/CEO;
    • Pleasanton Chamber: Scott Raty, president/CEO;
    • Porterville Chamber: Donnette Silva Carter, president/CEO;
    • Greater Riverside Chambers: Cynthia Roth, president/CEO;
    • Roseville Chamber: Wendy Gerig, CEO;
    • Salinas Valley Chamber: Tom Carvey, president/CEO;
    • San Diego East County Chamber: Mike Cully, president/CEO;
    • Greater San Fernando Valley Chamber: Nancy Hoffman Vanyek, CEO;
    • Turlock Chamber: Sharon Silva, president/CEO;
    • Vallejo Chamber: Anita Hawkes, president/CEO.

    2009

    • Greater Bakersfield Chamber: Debbie Moreno, president/chief executive officer;
    • Culver City Chamber: Steve Rose, president/chief executive officer;
    • El Centro Chamber: Cathy Kennerson, president/chief executive officer;
    • Long Beach Area Chamber: Randy Gordon, president/chief executive officer;
    • Napa Chamber: Kate King, president/chief executive officer;
    • Palm Desert Chamber: Barbara deBoom, president/chief executive officer;
    • Pleasanton Chamber: Scott Raty, president/chief executive officer;
    • Greater Riverside Chambers: Cynthia Roth, president/chief executive officer;
    • Sacramento Metro Chamber: Matt Mahood, president/chief executive officer;
    • Greater San Fernando Valley Chamber: Nancy Hoffman Vanyek, president/chief executive officer;
    • Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village Chamber: Jill Lederer, president/chief executive officer;
    • Turlock Chamber: Sharon Silva, president/chief executive officer;
    • Vallejo Chamber: Rick Wells, president/chief executive officer.

    To find out how your chamber can achieve this prestigious award, contact Jennifer Johnson.