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Staff

Eric Sichau

President & CEO

(540) 983-0700

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Bitsy Davis

Executive Assistant

(540) 983-0700

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Ginger Lynch

Vice President of Finance and Operations

(540) 682-2113

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Lyn Fusco

Director of Membership Experience

(540) 682-2105

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Kayla Masters

Vice President of Marketing & Programs

(540) 682-2106

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Kelli Best

Marketing & Programs Manager

(540) 682-2104

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2026 Executive Commitee

Ben Oldham

WFXR

 

Sam Oakey IV

RBC Wealth Management

Melissa Mays

chocolatepaper / AccessU

Brad Hall

Appalachian Power

 

Sam Lionberger

Lionberger Construction

Mary Ann Miller

Bank of Botetourt

Jeff Barbour

Brown, Edwards & Co.

Justin Wilson

First Citizens

 

Dayal Bhagat

CMIT Solutions

Jared Schweitzer

MLA Valuation & Advisory

2026 Board of Directors

Kim Blair

Carilion Clinic Foundation

Alicha Grubb

Gentry Locke

 

Shatenita Horton

Horton Travels2

 

Andrew Joseph

Tread Corporation

Jim McKeon

Anthem

 

Raki Wright Clements

The O'Connor Group

Tyler Bower

Bower HVAC

 

Mike Hamlar

Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home

Aaron Housh

Good Sam Hospice

 

Will Karbach

EOS Worldwide

Collin McLaughlin

LewisGale Medical Center

Tim Rowe

Virginia Credit Union

Tina Workman

Downtown Roanoke Inc.

Allison Bowersock

RunAbout Sports

Dr. Mary Dana Hinton

Hollins University

Landon Howard

Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge

 

Robert Lamour

Protector Scope Security

Anna Muncy

Lawrence Companies

Nate Stewart

Roanoke College

Mindy Boyd

Goodwill Industries of the Valleys

Joe Hoff

Friendship

 

Mark Hudzik

inFirst Federal Credit Union

Pete Larkin

Carilion Clinic

 

Grayson Patterson

Atlantic Union Bank

Dr. Laura Treanor

Virginia Western Community College

Dr. Bret Danilowicz

Radford University

Blair Hoke

Salem RidgeYaks

 

John Hull

Roanoke Regional Partnership

Dr. Lee Learman

VTC School of Medicine

Dr. Scott Weimer

Virginia Tech Roanoke Center

Dr. Kay Dunkley

Roanoke Higher Education Center

Dr. Mirta Martin

Ferrum College

 

Paul Phillips

Freedom First Credit Union

Chip White

Bass Financial

2026 Ambassadors

The Roanoke Regional Chamber Ambassadors are a dedicated group of professionals who serve as the Chamber’s frontline representatives. Ambassadors play a vital role in fostering connections, welcoming new members, and ensuring businesses maximize the value of their Chamber membership.

As advocates for the regional business community, Ambassadors actively participate in networking events, ribbon cuttings, and Chamber programs, helping to create a thriving and engaged business environment. Their commitment strengthens our mission to support economic growth and business success across Virginia’s Blue Ridge.

Interested in becoming an Ambassador? Applications will open in FALL of 2026 for the 2027 calendar year.

Anita Aaron

Hilton Garden Inn Roanoke

 

Kim Blair

Carilion Clinic Foundation

Mark Ching

The O'Connor Group

Matt East

Virginia Credit Union

 

Betty Hess

CBIZ

 

Susan Larkin

Bank of Botetourt

Morgan Myers

Waldvogel Commercial Properties

Chad Scott

HomeTrust Bank

 

Jess Truax

Roanoke City Public Schools

Danielle Alexander

Good Samaritan Hospice

Brittany Boltinghouse

Virginia Western CC

Matt Ely

The Miyares Group

 

Tyler Holley

Beacon Credit Union

 

Garrett Louthan

Atlantic Union Bank

Chuck Neely

Neely's Accounting Services, Inc.

Shannon Shaffer

Roanoke Valley Speech and Hearing Center

Chris Tucker

Greenbrier Management Company

Ben Ashton

Lingo Staffing

 

Brian Boucher

Glo Fiber

 

Michael Crouse

ECS Limited

 

Michelle Fernatt

The Hotel Roanoke

 

Chris Hollish

Virginia Credit Union

 

Jason Poff

SERVPRO

 

Kaelyn Spickler

Roanoke County

 

Cathy Wilkinson

Solution 65

Kristen Bailey

Hermitage Roanoke

 

Meredith Burrow

Ronald McDonald House

Dianne Dervis

The Quarters

 

Jona Ford

Tazikis Mediterrean Cafe

Lois James

OPX Solutions

 

 

Tina Lowe

Tech Squared Inc.

Tiphanie Rasnick

Ridge View Bank

 

Kevin R Stovall

The Liberty Trust Hotel

Charlotte Woodcock

HAWK Advisers, Inc.

Ryan Bell

Roanoke Higher Education Center

Josh Brown

Costal Crypto

 

Ivy Dill

First Citizens Bank

 

Teresa Fridley

First Bank

 

Alexander Jones

Roanoke County Economic Development

Mark Manning

Ollie & Associates, LLC

Steph Reschka

Dessert Bar

 

Tammy Swader

Lawrence Companies

Natalie Blackwell

Virginia Regional Transit

Jess Chattin

Jess Chattin Management Co.

Denashia Dunnaville

HopeTree Family Services

Greg Hanlon

Entré Computer Center

Robert Lamour

ProtectorScope Security Solutions

 

Anne Millehan

Millehan Coaching & Consulting

Lynn Rogers

Farmer Auctions

 

Allison Szuba

Capps Home Building Center

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