The Chamber's mission is to serve the membership, promote responsible economic growth, a positive business climate and an enhanced quality of life in Fauquier County and its trade area. The Chamber is a full-time organization dedicated to helping its members succeed.

Other major areas of activity include economic development, promotion of tourism, legislative affairs, education, environmental issues, development and publication of promotional/descriptive materials, business seminars and community forums on local concerns.

Formed in 1921, the Chamber is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of not more than 24 members including the immediate past president and representatives from the Town and County Economic Development Departments as ex-officio members.

Day-to-day operations are supervised by a team consisting of a full-time president and a support staff of three from offices at 205-1 Keith Street in Warrenton (540-347-4414). Office hours are Monday to Thursday, 9am to 5pm, and Friday 9am to 4pm.

OFFICERS and DIRECTORS for 2010

George Turner - Chairman of the Board
(Marshall Consulting Group)

Stan Parkes - Immediate Past Chairman of the Board
(Edward Jones Investments)

Rich Benedetto - Vice Chair of Existing Business
(Media Box Studios)

Tom Campbell - Vice Chair of Legislative Affairs
(Long & Foster's Campbell Team, LLC)

Priscilla Hottle
(Hottle and Associates)

Ray Knott - Treasurer
(BB&T)

Dr. Jonathan Lewis
(Fauquier County Public Schools)

Scott Merriman
(Scenic America, Inc.)

Greg Merritt - Vice Chair of Economic Development
(Hampton Inn)

Chris Pearmund - Chairman Elect and Vice Chair of Tourism
(Pearmund Cellars, The Winery at La Grange, and Vint Hill Craft Winery)

Talmage Reeves - Ex-Officio
(Fauquier County Dept. of Economic Development)

Kyle Shrauger
(F1 Computer Solutions, Inc.)

Jan Sutton
(Farmers Insurance Group)

Bob Sylcox
(Middleburg Bank)

Pat White - Ex-Officio
(Vint Hill Econ. Development Authority)

Linda Wright - Vice Chair of Membership
(Jafra Cosmetics, International)