Executive Leadership

Directing the policies adopted by the California Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is an experienced executive staff led by Jennifer Barrera, president and chief executive officer.

Jennifer Barrera
President and Chief Executive Officer

Allan Zaremberg
President and Chief Executive Officer

Larry Dicke
Executive Vice President, Finance, and Chief Financial Officer

Dave Kilby
Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs

Martin R. Wilson
Executive Vice President, Public Affairs

Executive Team

Collectively, the CalChamber executive leadership brings to its assignment a depth and breadth of knowledge from decades of experience at upper levels of management in the public and private sectors.

Ann Amioka
Vice President, Communications

Drew Savage
Vice President, Corporate Relations

Susanne Thorsen Stirling
Vice President, International Affairs

Bianca N. Saad
Vice President, Labor and Employment – Content, Training and Advice

Heather Wallace
Vice President, Legal Affairs

Denise Davis
Vice President, Media Relations and External Affairs

Policy Advocates

The CalChamber public policy team is led by Jennifer Barrera, president and chief executive officer.

Ashley Hoffman
Policy Advocate (Labor and Employment, Workers’ Compensation)

Shoeb Mohammed
Policy Advocate (Privacy/Cybersecurity, Technology, Telecommunications, Economic Development, Elections/Fair Political Practices)

Robert Moutrie
Policy Advocate (Education, Workplace Safety, Tourism, Unemployment Insurance, Immigration)

Adam Regele
Senior Policy Advocate (Environmental Policy, Housing and Land Use, Product Regulation)

Leah B. Silverthorn
Senior Policy Advocate (Climate Change, Energy, Environmental Regulation, Marijuana/Cannibis, Transportation)

Preston R. Young
Policy Advocate (Health Care, Taxation)

Policy Support Staff

Legal Affairs

The Legal Affairs Department, through the team’s active involvement with CalChamber staff and members, is the first to know when and how changes in law affect employers.

Heather Wallace
Vice President, Legal Affairs

Bianca N. Saad
Vice President, Labor and Employment – Content, Training and Advice

Matthew J. Roberts
Labor Law Helpline Manager, Employment Law Counsel/Subject Matter Expert

James W. Ward
Employment Law Subject Matter Expert/Legal Writer and Editor

Labor Law Helpline

Our HR advisers are highly qualified and experienced professionals who support California employers on labor, employment and human resources issues.