Chamber Committees
Looking to take your Chamber involvement to the next level? Join a committee! This is a great way to broaden your network of contacts while learning about issues that impact your business and your community. Deepen your involvement by participating in the committee that best suits your goals and interests. Time commitments vary by committee and the extent of your involvement. Most meet once a month.
Participation is free and available to all employees of member businesses and organizations. Click here to send your interest to the Chamber staff.
Not sure which is right for you? Contact mailbox@fauquierchamber.org or (540) 347-4114 to discuss.
CHAMBER COMMITTEES
- Chair: Lorna Magill (BOD)
- Co-Chair: Angie Thomas (BOD) - NOVEC
- Doug Parsons (BOD) - Fauquier County Economic Development
- Beverly Cooper - Fauquier County Economic Development
- Joe Martin - MP Copiers
Purpose - The Economic Development Committee addresses issues facing Fauquier County business communities. This committee shall be in consistent communication with the Town Council, County Board of Supervisors, and State Delegation. This Committee plans the annual Legislative Preview and State of the County and Towns in December, and the Legislative Wrap Up in the Spring. We send a Delegation to attend Chamber Day at the Capital in January.
See below for the 2023 Meeting Schedule
Each meeting will begin with a conversation on a current hot topic. The public is invited to attend however will not be able to participate with comments or Q&A as these are designed as "infomercials" but of course if you have questions or need further information, you are invited to contact the Chamber staff. Click on the hyperlinked topics to register in advance for these free updates.
- 3/13/2023 - 4pm - Workforce Development
- 4/10/2023 - 4pm - State of the County
- 5/8/2023 - 4pm - Town & County Project Update
- 6/12/2023 - 4pm - Health Insurance
- 8/14/2023 - 4pm - Civics 101
- 9/11/2023 - 4pm - to be announced
- 10/9/2023 - 4pm - to be announced
- 11/13/2023 - 4pm - to be announced
COMMITTEE RESOURCES
- Chair: Andy Rose - Atlantic Union Bank
- Ray Knott (BOD) - Atlantic Union Bank
- John Frazer - Brown & Bigelow
- Liz Cloutier - eXp Realty
- Jonathan Greer - Hottle & Associates
The Spring Festival Committee oversees the planning of the annual all-day street fair in September. It’s been sponsored by the Chamber for 44 years now. They assist in acquiring vendors and sponsors for the event; help coordinate the 40+ volunteers needed the day of the event; help recruit local entertainers for all day entertainment at the courthouse steps. Estimated attendance at the Fall Festival is approximately 22,000.
See below for the 2023 Meeting Schedule
- February 27 - PATH Resource Conference Room - 3pm
- March 27 - PATH Resource Conference Room - 3pm
- April 24 - PATH Resource Conference Room - 3pm
- May 22 - PATH Resource Conference Room - 3pm
- June 26 - PATH Resource Conference Room - 3pm
- July 24 - PATH Resource Conference Room - 3pm
- August 28 - PATH Resource Conference Room - 3pm
- Chair: Jeremy Noel - Edward Jones Financial
- Becca Segal (BOD) - Fauquier Health
- Priscilla Hottle (BOD) - Hottle & Associates
- Dennis Donovan - Bowman Gaskins Financial Group
The Finance Committee is responsible for the consistent review of the Chamber’s financial status. The Committee reviews the annual budget, makes recommendations to the Executive Director in preparation for the presentation of the new annual budget to the Board of Directors.
See below for the 2023 Meeting Schedule
- February 6th - PATH Resource Conference Room - 3pm
- March 6th - PATH Resource Conference Room - 3pm
- April 10th - PATH Resource Conference Room - 3pm
- May 8th - PATH Resource Conference Room - 3pm
- June 12th - PATH Resource Conference Room - 3pm
- July 10th - PATH Resource Conference Room - 3pm
- August 14th - PATH Resource Conference Room - 3pm
- September 11th - PATH Resource Conference Room - 3pm
- October 9th - PATH Resource Conference Room - 3pm
- November 6th - PATH Resource Conference Room - 3pm
Committee Members:
- Ewa Burak - Ewa Burak Coaching
- Michelle O'Halloran
- Jonathan Greer - Hottle & Associates
The Gala Committee plans the entire Annual Meeting & Awards Gala. This event is held in November every year to both meet & vote in new board members and recognize community business award winners.
See below for the 2023 Meeting Schedule
- February 27 - PATH Resource Conference Room - 3pm
- March 27 - PATH Resource Conference Room - 3pm
- April 24 - PATH Resource Conference Room - 3pm
- May 22 - PATH Resource Conference Room - 3pm
- June 26 - PATH Resource Conference Room - 3pm
- July 24 - PATH Resource Conference Room - 3pm
- August 28 - PATH Resource Conference Room - 3pm
- September 18 - PATH Resource Conference Room - 3pm
- October 30 - PATH Resource Conference Room - 3pm
Committee Members
- Chair: Ray Knott (BOD) - Atlantic Union Bank
- Michelle Coe (BOD) - BlueSkyPhoenix
- Dawn Arruda (BOD) - Dawn Arruda Real Estate
- Lorna Magill (BOD)
- Amelia Stansell (BOD) - UVA Community Credit Union
- Wes Shortridge (BOD) - Liberty Community Church
- Chris Coutts - Laurel Ridge Community College
- Margie Markham - Oak View National Bank
The Governance and Nominating Committee would be a committee of the Board of Directors, with responsibility for review of the efficient and effective practices of general governance. The Committee makes recommendations on matters to the by-laws of the organization, along with recommendations on the size, composition, members and the officers of the Board.
See below for the 2023 Meeting Schedule
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Committee Members
- Chair: Carmen Rivera (BOD) - Carmen Rivera State Farm Insurance
- Dave Couk - Integrity Home Mortgage
- Ryan Freidline - A Team Roof & Exterior Cleaning
- Justin Baker - Benchmark Physical Therapy
- Tyronne Champion - Ethnos College
- Benjamin Musser (BOD) - United Real Estate Horizon
- Mike Davidson - Mr. Handyman of Northern Virginia
- Kathy Holster - Century 21 New Millennium
- Kathy Harper - Discovery Publications
- Joe Martin - MP Copiers
- Maria Meza Santos - Carmen Rivera State Farm Insurance
The membership engagement & mentoring program is designed to help members maximize the benefits of their membership by providing educational information about what the Chamber has to offer and guiding them towards opportunities that will bring them the best return on their investment of time and money. It is important for new members to feel they have joined a quality organization that cares about their success. Having a Chamber mentor helps them accomplish this goal.
See below for the 2023 Meeting Schedule
- February 20th - 3pm - Chamber Offices
- March 20th - 3pm - Chamber Offices
- April 17th - 3pm - Chamber Offices
- May 15th - 3pm - Chamber Offices
- JUNE - NO MEETING
- JULY - NO MEETING
- August 21st - 3pm - Chamber Offices
- September 18th - 3pm - Chamber Offices
- October 16th - 3pm - Chamber Offices
- November 20th - 3pm - Chamber Offices
- DECEMBER - NO MEETING
Committee Members
- Chair: Gloria Williams - Mark B. Williams and Associates PLC
- Matt Demaree - HDTNET
- Joe Martin - MP Copiers
- Margie Markham - Oak View National Bank
- Roland Owens - Allen Wayne Design
- Shawn Nashwinter - Mark B. Williams and Associates PLC
The Valor Awards Committee is an annual Chamber signature event. It was established in 2012 and serves to honor those individuals in Fauquier County’s Public Safety sector who have gone above & beyond the call of duty. The Valor Awards Committee works directly with the leaders (Fauquier County Sheriff, Town of Warrenton Police, Fire & Rescue and VA State Police) to identify honorees.
2023 Valor Awards will be held April 19th at the Fauquier Springs Country Club. Click here for event registration and sponsorship opportunities
See below for the 2023 Meeting Schedule
- February 23 - PATH Resource Conference Room - 3pm
- March 23 - PATH Resource Conference Room - 3pm
- April 10 - PATH Resource Conference Room - 3pm
- May 25 - PATH Resource Conference Room - 3pm