Committees

The chamber has volunteer leadership committees to support key initiatives that keep our organization on the cutting edge. Each committee is comprised of a group of talented business professionals who volunteer their leadership skills as chamber members to make a difference.

Committee participation is an excellent way to meet fellow business professionals while serving your community. If you are interested in joining one of our committees, please contact any staff member at (239) 992-2943.

Committee Leadership 2009-2010
Business/Economic Development Division

Vice Chair
Michael Kennedy - MKA Marketing
  • Economic Development
    Andrew DeSalvo - Premier Commercial Properties, Inc. REALTORS (Chair)
  • Tourism Task Force
    Committee Chair TBD
  • Training & Development Task Force
    Joseph Ariola – Key Bank

Communications/Technology Division

Vice Chair
Wendi Fowler - The Client Server, Inc.

  • Technology Task Force
    Wendi Fowler     - The Client Server, Inc..

Government/Public Affairs Division

Vice Chair
Jose R. Lopez – TINSA USA, Inc.

  • Elections Task Force
    Committee Chair TBD
  • Government Affairs Committee
    Patrick Vanasse     - RWA Consultants, Inc.
Leadership Enhancement Division
(Download Application)

Vice Chair
Vince Modarelli, Naples News Media Group

  • Leadership Bonita Steering Committee
    Joseph Maguire     - Individual Member (Chair)
    Arleen Sheehan – City of Bonita Springs (Co-chair)
  • Leadership Bonita Alumni Committee
    Dr. Owen Feeney     - Bonita Estero Dental Group

Membership Development Division

Vice Chair
Jon Davis – McGladrey & Pullen, LLC

  • Ambassador Committee
    Lisa Drecher     - Fine Mark Bank
  • Young Professionals of the Bonita Springs Area Chamber of Commerce
    Tennille Sevigny - Acadia Wealth Management, LLC.
  • President’s Club
    Sharon VanRite -     Platinum Media Services of SW Florida, Inc.

Special Events Division

Vice Chair
Sheila Seacat - Individual Member

  • Annual Meeting Dinner
    Nancy Muschong -     Intech Printing & Direct Mail, Inc.
  • Business Expo
    Jeanne Burmeister -     Bank of Florida
  • Golf Tournament
    Steven Kissinger     – Children’s Advocacy Center of Collier County
  • Holiday Party
    Bobbi Bird -    Rotary Club of Bonita Springs
  • Market Pulse
    Nigel Fullick – Element Funding
  • Speaker Task Force
    Michael Pfeffer –     Murphy Business Solutions