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2018-2019 Officers
Chairman of the Board
Ray Arensdorf, Arensdorf ChiropracticChairman Elect
Jean-Luc Garon, Radisson Hotel Santa MariaVice Chairman
Janet Silveria, Community Bank of Santa MariaVice Chairman
Dr. Kevin Walthers, Allan Hancock CollegePast Chairman
Cameron Stephens, SM Tire
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Board of Directors
Mark Allen, Marian Regional Medical Center
Ed Carcarey, Mega 97.1
Ron Cossa, Tolman & Wiker Insurance
Edgar Gascon, Hacienda Realty
David LeRoy, Toyota of Santa Maria
Butch Lopez, V Lopez Jr. & Sons General Engineering Contractors
Eddie Murray, Murray Group-Morgan Stanley
Era Polly, Era Polly Real Estate
Hugh Rafferty, Coast Hills Credit Union
Cynthia Schur, Santa Maria Times
Michelle Shipman, Searchlight Properties
Laurie Tamura, Urban Planning Concepts
Tim Williams, Digital West
Tim Woodbury, Woody’s Butcher Block
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Glenn D. Morris, ACE – President & Chief Executive Officer
Glenn D. Morris, ACE – President & Chief Executive Officer
Office: (805) 925-2403, ext. 825
Cell: (559) 909-1012
glenn@santamaria.comGlenn came to the Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce in July 2014. He brings nearly two decades of experience and leadership to bear in the areas of leadership, organizational excellence, and partnership development. In addition to his most recent role as the President and CEO of the Visalia Chamber of Commerce, he has professional experience with nonprofit business organizations in Utah, California and Nevada. Glenn brings with him to his new position professional experience in economic development, tourism, and convention and event planning.
Terri Oneschuck – VP, Chamber Operations
Terri Oneschuck – VP, Chamber Operations
Office: (805) 925-2403, ext. 824
terrio@santamaria.comIn May 2011, Terri was hired as the Finance Manager for the Chamber of Commerce. She is responsible for all accounting and business management. Because there is a staff member with the same name, Terri Oneschuck is referred to as ‘Terri O’. Terri O is also the Chamber Liaison for Business Committee & our Board of Directors.
Jennifer Harrison – Director, Visitors Bureau
Jennifer Harrison – Director, Visitors Bureau
Office: (805) 925-2403, ext. 815
jennifer@santamaria.comJennifer joined the Chamber of Commerce team in February, 2006. In her current role, she leads the Chamber’s Visitor & Convention Bureau activities, including tourism and group marketing programs for the community. Jennifer is responsible for establishing and promoting the Santa Maria Valley as a premier destination for leisure, recreation, and group events. Jennifer is also responsible for supporting group tour operators, meeting planners, and special event coordinators in ensuring their visits to Santa Maria are successful. She is the liaison to the VCB Tourism Marketing District.
Molly Schiff – Marketing & Communications Manager
Molly Schiff – Marketing & Communications Manager
Office: (805) 925-2403, ext. 816
molly@santamaria.comMolly joined the Chamber of Commerce team in February 2016. Molly’s primary responsibility is to coordinate the public relations and marketing efforts of the Chamber and its various programs. Molly manages the Chamber’s marketing campaigns, online presence, social media, and various communications and publications.
Cara Martinez – Membership Manager
Cara Martinez – Membership Manager
Office: (805) 925-2403, ext. 852
cara@santamaria.comCara joined the Chamber of Commerce team in January, 2008. Cara is responsible for membership development and retention for the Chamber. Cara focuses on building relationships with new and existing members and ensuring they understand the benefits and services available to them. Cara serves as liaison to the Ambassador Committee.
Alex Magana – Events & Special Projects Manager
Alex Magana – Events & Special Projects Manager
Office: (805) 925-2403, ext. 814
alex@santamaria.comAlex has been working for the Chamber of Commerce since 2016. Alex plays a lead role in organizing the Chamber’s ongoing member and community events. Alex is responsible for event and meeting planning, logistics, and operation.
Yarely Corona - Tourism Coordinator
Yarely Corona – Tourism Coordinator
Office: (805) 925-2403, ext. 851
yarely@santamaria.comYarely joined the Chamber Staff in July 2018. As the Tourism Coordinator, Yarely helps promote and facilitate the services of the Santa Maria Valley Chamber & Visitor Bureau to event and meeting planners, helps attract visitors to our community, and ensures that the visitor experience exceeds expectations.
Patricia Horta – Administrative Support Coordinator
Patricia Horta – Administrative Support Coordinator
Office: (805) 925-2403, ext. 812
patricia@santamaria.comPatricia joined the Chamber of Commerce team in February, 2011. Patricia is responsible for incoming calls and information requests. She is also responsible for processing registrations for Chamber events and assists with processing and recording of all payments to the Chamber. Patricia also approves submitted events for our online events calendars. She also assists with inquiries pertaining to chamber luncheons and chamber events.
Taz Dougherty – Administrative Clerk
Taz Dougherty – Member & Visitor Services
Office: (805) 925-2403, ext. 853
taz@santamaria.comTaz joined the Chamber Staff in July 2017. His primary responsibilities include assisting with incoming phone calls, office visitors and information requests. Taz also works to keep the Chamber and VCB websites current and full of useful information.
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Economic Development Commission
Suzanne Singh – Economic Development Services, LLC
Cell: (949) 433-2258
Message: (805) 925-2403, ext. 817
suzanne@santamaria.comSuzanne Singh has provided leadership for the Chamber’s Economic Development Commssion since January 2017. She previously served as President for the Rancho Santa Margarita Chamber of Commerce, where she successfully re-built & created a thriving organization by concentrating on attraction, retention, and support for the community and the businesses within the region. Through the Economic Development Commission, Singh provides support for the businesses already in Santa Maria, while also promoting Santa Maria as a premier location for new businesses. She is passionate about working with the local community to continue to make Santa Maria a thriving place for business.
Membership Sales
Terri Lee and Douglas Coleman - TLC Marketing
Phone: (805) 878-5732
terrileecoleman@verizon.net
colemanforensicservices@verizon.netCarlos Escobedo - Membership Sales (Bilingual)
Phone: (805) 819-8727
carlosescobedo267@gmail.com
Energy Watch Partnership of Northern Santa Barbara County / Recycled Materials Development Zone
Dave Cross – Fletcher Cross & Associates
Phone: (805) 928-7559
dave@santamaria.com
Leadership Santa Maria Valley
Terri Oneschuck
Phone: (805) 925-2403 x 824
terrio@santamaria.com
Tourism Marketing District
Cheryl Cuming
Phone: (805) 471-0182
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Esther Acosta, Pacific Realty Property Sales & Management - Esther Acosta
Email: estheracosta@wildblue.net
Diane Alleman-Stevens
Email: stevens280@comcast.net
Paula Arnold, American Self Storage
Tina Barnard, CenCal TEK
Email: tina@cencaltek.com
Allison Borja, Poor Richards Press
Email: aborja@prpco.com
Bethany Brewington, Rabobank, NA Operations Center
Email: bethany.kimel@rabobank.com
David Brogren, Heritage Evangelical Presbyterian Church
Email: djbrogren@yahoo.com
Julie Colegrove, Shaklee Distributors - J & J Colegrove
Email: Julie@jjcole.com
Jim Colegrove, Shaklee Distributors - J & J Colegrove
Email: jim@jjcole.com
Michael Corob, Youani Arts
Email: youani@aol.com
Brenda Corona, American General Media
Jacob Cuen, Morris & Garritano Insurance
Email: jcuen@morrisgarritano.com
Leona Doidge
Email: leona.doidge@verizon.net
Susan Friesen, Toastmasters International
Jack Garvin, Studio 23
Email: jackgarvin1@gmail.com
Edgar Gascon, Hacienda Realty
Email: edgar@haciendarealtors.net
Sabrina Green, Smooth Criminal Speed Waxing
Heidi Gruetzmacher, Frame Gallery
Email: heidigruetzemacher@gmail.com
Beverly Johnson, Valley Art Gallery
Email: blmdjohnson@gmail.com
Paul Klock
Email: tictocfive@gmail.com
Kathy Martinez, Mary Kay Cosmetics-Kathy Martinez
Email: kmmartinez@live.com
Carolyn McCall
Email: dojan951@aol.com
Diana Moffitt, Morris & Garritano Insurance
Email: dmoffitt@morrisgarritano.com
Regina Ojeda, SESLOC Federal Credit Union
Email: rojeda@sesloc.org
Charlene Paz, Premier Auto Body
Email: premierautobodycc@gmail.com
Sandra Sigala, KCOY KKFX/NPG (News Press Gazette) CBS12
Email: sandrasigala@kcoy.com
Jessica M. Tosti, Wells Fargo Bank (Main Street)
Email: jessica.tosti@wellsfargo.com
Gina Turner, Achievement House
Email: gturner@achievementhouse.org
Marty Velasco, Ricky's House of Pizza
Email: martyparty1@gmail.com
Erika Weber, VTC Enterprises
Email: eweber@vtc-sm.org