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June 24, 2022
PHOENIX – The Greater Phoenix Chamber announced new leaders within its board of directors to lead the organization in its mission to promote regional prosperity and serve as a catalyst for economic vitality and strong communities in fiscal year 2023.
Erin Mettille, public & social impact leader, Slalom Consulting, will serve as the 2022-2023 board chair, succeeding Christina Noble, chief growth officer of Sonora Quest Laboratories. Scott Smith, managing partner or TowerHunter, will serve as chair-elect.
“The Greater Phoenix Chamber has laid an incredible foundation, most recently under Christina Noble’s leadership, with extremely engaged community members, board members and staff members who are aligned on the new strategic plan.” Says Erin Mettile, board chair, Greater Phoenix Chamber. “This year will focus on the execution of the strategic plan with key initiatives of education, diversity, policy, and workforce and economic development. This plan will position the chamber to be an even more impactful voice in advocating for Arizona businesses. I feel privileged to take on this role during such an exciting time to continue the momentum and welcome the opportunity to collaborate with our members, the amazing Chamber staff, and board this year.”
Serving on the Executive Committee of the board of directors are the following officers:
Board Chair – Erin Mettille, Slalom Consulting
Chair-Elect – Scott Smith, TowerHunter
Legal Counsel – Ryan Curtis, Fennemore Craig
Diversity & Inclusion Chair – Laura Lynn Smith, ADP, Inc.
Finance Committee Chair – Tim Wetzler, Enterprise Holdings
Human Resources Chair – Scott Smith, TowerHunter
Nominating Committee Chair – Rob Taylor, SRP
Public Affairs Committee Chair – Susan Anable, Cox Communications
Retention Committee Chair – Mike Groeger, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
GPCF Chair – Stacy Derstine, APS
Member at Large – Michelle Just, Beatitudes Campus
Member at Large – Paul Komadina, CBRE
The Chamber is proud to have the following business leaders complete its board of directors for fiscal year 2022-2023:
Brad Anderson, Cigna**
Eric Bottolfsen, GoldBook Financial**
Shannon Butler, Aetna / CVS Health
Marina Carina, Arizona Coyotes**
Jennifer Carusetta, Phoenix Children’s Hospital
Monica Coury, Arizona Complete Health
Kim Davids, The Weitz Company
Greg DeBernard, USAA
Rick Dircks, Dircks Moving & Logistics
Joe Donnarumma, Univision
Joel Eberhart, Ideas Collide Marketing Communications**
Lorrain Field, Sonora Quest**
Andy Forsell, Lockton Companies
Nicole Forziati, State Farm
Tad Gary, Mercy Care
Ravi Gupta, Ernst & Young**
Chad Guzman, EPCOR USA**
Kate Hickman, Alliance Bank of Arizona
Doris Huang, evolvedMD**
Carla Vargas Jasa, Valley of the Sun United Way
Matt Ligouri, Southwest Gas**
Eric E. Lynch, Polsinelli**
Jim Macdonald, J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.**
Grenee Martacho, Concord General Contracting Inc.
Francis McAllister, Freeport-McMoRan
Kristen Merrifield, Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits
Kris Newman, McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.
Heath Patrick, Honeywell Aerospace
Amilyn Pierce, AZ Diamondbacks
Scott Pompe, Gannett Co. Inc./Arizona Republic
Ron Price, Visit Phoenix**
Lisa Riley, Wells Fargo
Jason Rowley, Phoenix Suns
April Salomon, MIM
LaShandra Sartor
Chris Sarver, National Bank of Arizona**
Doris Savron, University of Phoenix
Robin Shepherd, Arizona Dignity Health
Gary Shullaw, PetSmart
Lori Snyder, Carlisle Companies Incorporated **
Jim Tomes, Telgian Holdings, Inc.
Dr. Kevin Tulipana, Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Phoenix**
Michelle Walker, SSC Underground
Doug Welzel, Amazon
**New board members for FY 2022-2023
“The leadership of our board of directors is vital, as we continue to lead the local business community in navigating the rapidly growing Phoenix economy,” said Todd Sanders, president & CEO of the Chamber. “I am eager to work with our incoming Board leaders and members as we tackle the concerns of local businesses and implement long-term solutions while continuing to provide valuable tools and resources to our members and community.”
The Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation board of directors for fiscal year 2023 include:
Board Chair – Stacy Derstine, APS
Sarah Gordon, JPMorgan Private Bank
Phillip Huhta, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
Jay Kaprosy, Veridus
Adriana Murrietta, Pharos Foundation**
De Anne Russel, Common Spirit Health
Kim Samuel, Equality Health
Laura Lynn Smith, ADP LLC
The newly appointed board leaders and members officially assume their duties on July 1, 2022.
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About the Greater Phoenix Chamber
Representing 2,400 businesses across the Greater Phoenix region, the Greater Phoenix Chamber promotes regional prosperity by serving as a catalyst for economic vitality and strong communities. The Chamber pursues this mission by collaborating with business, political, and community leaders to grow the regional talent pool, create a regional approach to economic development and drive a pro-Arizona agenda.
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