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) 347-4414 to discuss.
CHAMBER COMMITTEES
- Chair: Lorna Magill (BOD) - Isn't She Amazing
- Co-Chair:Â Angie Thomas (BOD) - NOVEC
- Doug Parsons (BOD) - Fauquier County Economic Development
- Beverly Cooper - Fauquier County Economic Development
- Jeanne Underwood - Dominion Energy
- Carlton Schutt - Mason Enterprise Center
- Terry Woodworth - Community Investment Collaborative
- Denise Harris - Town of Warrenton
- Scot Small - FRC Fellowship of Christian Athletes
- Paul Reilly - Atlantic Union Bank
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.
The committee will be rolling out a survey to membership asking for feedback on legislative issues they feel are a priority to be addressed in the county. The survey will be released at the end of March.Â
Meetings are held monthly on the second Monday at 4pm - PATH Foundation
RESOURCES:
- Chair:Â Andy Rose - Atlantic Union Bank
- Ray Knott (BOD) - Atlantic Union Bank
- John Frazer - Brown & Bigelow
- Liz Cloutier - eXp Realty
- Caitlin Adkins - Spaces Organized & Styled
- Josephine Gilbert
The Fall Festival Committee oversees the planning of the annual all-day street fair in September. 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.
Meetings are held monthly on the fourth Monday at 3pm - PATH Foundation
- Chair: Vacant
- Raymond Knott (BOD) - Atlantic Union Bank
- 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.
Meetings are held monthly on the second Thursday at 3pm - PATH Foundation
Committee Members:
- pending
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.
Meeting Schedule pending
- Chair:Â Ray Knott (BOD) - Atlantic Union Bank
- Dawn Arruda (BOD) - Dawn Arruda Real Estate
- Priscilla Hottle (BOD) - Hottle & Associates
- Benjamin Musser (BOD) - United Horizon Real Estate
- Caitlin Adkins (BOD) - Spaces Organized & Styled
- Chris Coutts - Laurel Ridge Community College
- Margie Markham - Oak View National Bank
- Al Penksa (BOD) - Edward Jones Financial
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.
The GNC Committee meets every other month, no less than 4 times per year
Committee Members
- Member listing pending
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.
- Chair: Gloria Williams (BOD) - Mark B. Williams PLC
- Shawn Nashwinter - Mark B. Williams PLC
- Aimee O'Grady - Hero's Bridge
- Margie Markham - Oak View National Bank
- Jeff Say - UVA Community Health
- Kimberly Holtzer - Homes for Hero's
The Valor awards began in 2012 with a mission of celebrating our local first responders from our area as well as veterans. Each year during the awards ceremony, we are pleased to have in attendance a variety of safety officials and elected officials join us to celebrate those who keep our community safe.Â
Meetings are held monthly on the third Wednesday at 3pm - PATH Foundation