2016 Organizational Chart and Committees
Chairman of the Board
Jan Sutton, Farmers Insurance
Email: jsutton@farmersagent.com
Chairman of the Board-Elect
Lynda McPherson, Didlake
Email: lynda.mcpherson@didlake.org
Annual Meeting & Awards Gala
Co-Chair:
Margie Markham, Summit Community Bank
Email: mmarkham@summitfgi.com
This event is held annually in early November to elect the new board members and slate of officers for the pending New Year. The Business Person of the Year awards along with select business awards are also presented at this prestigious event.
This committee will meet monthly, 3rd Wednesday at 9:00am
Immediate Past Chairman of the Board
Dave Colleran, President of D&D Signs
Email: dcolleran@comcast.net
Education Committee
Co-Chairman – TBD
This Committee will meet monthly, 3rd Monday at 4:00pm
Secretary Treasurer
George Scheulen, Scheulen, Patchett & Edwards, PC
Email: george@specpa.com
Phone: (540) 347-5144
Finance Committee
This committee continues to act as the guidance/watchdog/overseer of chamber finances, investment policies, and budgetary matters.
This Committee will meet – As needed
Vice Chair of Councils
Kimberly Entrican, Tagaloo
Email: kmentrican@aol.com
Women’s Business Council
Co-Chairs:
Becky Miller, The Miller Group
Email: becky@millerpropertiesonline.com
Dawn Wotton, Home Sweet Home Improvements
Email: dwotton@hshimprovements.com
The Women’s Business Council was formed in 2010 with the goal of helping to accelerate the advancement of women in business – whether they are employees or entrepreneurs, mid-level administrators or senior management. The WBC hosts educational programs and events to assist women with their professional development with the ultimate goal of their success. Men and women are invited to attend all events.
Fauquier Young Professionals Group
Chair
Jennifer Puffenbarger, Puffenbarger Insurance
Email: PUFFENJ@nationwide.com
This Committee will meet monthly, 1st Tuesday at 5:30pm, locations may vary.
Agricultural Education Council
Co-Chairs:
Tim Mize, VA Tech Extension Office
Email: TMize@vt.edu
Ray Pickerting, FC Agriculture Dept
Email: ray.pickering@fauquiercounty.gov
The goal of this council is to help educate and accelerate the advancement of the local Agriculture industry. This Committee will meet – TBD
Gov Con Business Council
Co-Chairs:
Stephanie Paledeau, The Fauquier Bank
Email: stephanie.paladeau@fauquierbank.com
Miles Freidman, FCDED
Email: Miles.Friedman@fauquiercounty.gov
The goal of this council is to help educate and accelerate the advancement of Businesses where majority of their business model is in the government contracting and/or technology fields. The GCBC hosts educational programs and events to connect and assist these businesses within their field of endeavor with the ultimate goal of their success.
Vice Chairman – Events
Jennifer Puffenbarger, Puffenbarger Insurance
Email: PUFFENJ@nationwide.com
Valor Awards
Co-Chairman:
Renee Davis, Appleton Campbell
Email: rdavis@appletoncampbell.com
This event is to recognize those members of our Police, Sherriff’s Department and Fire and Rescue who have gone over and beyond the call of duty to keep the Fauquier Community safe. It is also an opportunity to create awareness of the time and effort that is required to be a part of Public Safety.
This Committee will meet – Monthly starting 6 months prior to the event
Old Town Warrenton Spring Festival
Co-Chairs
Trey Austin, Austin Realty
Email: trey@armiva.com
Phone: (540) 347-1901
Kimberly Entrican, Tagaloo
Email: kmentrican@aol.com
Phone: (540) 229-1656
This is held annually the third Saturday in May for over 30 years. Family fun, craft festival, held in the middle of Old Town Warrenton.
This Committee will meet – Monthly starting 6 months prior to the event
Taste of Fauquier
Co-Chairs
Held annually, 2016 will be the 6th year. Restaurants compete for “Best in Plate”.
This Committee will meet – Monthly starting 6 months prior to the event
Piedmont Harvest Fest
Co-Chairs
John Frazer, Brown & Bigelow
Email: jfrazer1@netzero.net
Carole Rodgers
Email: cookieboutique@hotmail.com
Annual event started in 2014 that is open to the public.
This Committee will meet monthly, 1st Tuesday at 4:00pm
Vice Chair of Economic Development
Currently vacant
Economic Development Committee
Co-Chairman:
Guy Hinkler, Insperity
Guy.Hinkler@insperity.com
Committee dedicated to responsible business growth in Fauquier County working directly with elected and local officials.
This Committee Meets – Every month on the 2nd Monday at 4:00pm
Legislative Preview and Update
Chairman – TBD
This Committee will meet – TBD
Vice Chair of Marketing
Amy Petty, Fauquier Health Foundation
Email: pettya@fauquierhealthfoundation.org
(540) 680-4100
Marketing & Communications Committee
Chairman:
Amy Petty, Fauquier Health Foundation
(540) 680-4100
This Committee will meet – TBD
Vice Chairman-Membership
Lynn Richman Bell, Boys and Girls Club of Fauquier
Email: lynnerichmancox@gmail.ccom
Membership Committee
Co-Chairs:
Wilton Elmore, Puffenbarger Insurance
Email: ELMOREW@nationwide.com
Amy Ledden, Select Benefits
Email: amy_leddon@us.aflac.com
This Committee will meet at the Chamber office – The fourth Friday of the month, meeting at 8:00am
Leadshare Groups
Board of Directors Liason – John Frazier
Tuesday President – Karen David, Live, Life Well
Wednesday President – Linda Wright, JAFRA
Thursday President – Amy Leddon, Select Benefits
Friday President – Julie Ryan, PostNet
