You get out what you put in at the Chamber.
So lean in and participate. Consider joining a committee. It is a great way to get more involved, promote your business, and meet new people. Take advantage of this leadership opportunity for you to unlock personal and professional growth.
Amherst Chamber of Commerce Committees
Committees are part of what make the Chamber a strong and resilient institution.
A+ Awards Dinner
- Jonathan ScullyChairUniversity of Massachusetts at Amherst
- Nancy BuffoneUniversity of Massachusetts at Amherst
- Joan Dahl-LussierPioneer Valley Hotel Group
- Shelby DowneyUMassFive Federal Credit Union
- Alden PeotterProtocol
- Francis PolancoPeoplesBank
Ambassadors
This committee is our new business welcome wagon! Committee members reach out to new and existing Chamber members to learn what they are looking for from Chamber membership, and help facilitate connections at events.
- Amy WattsChairGreenfield Savings Bank
- Joan Dahl-LussierPioneer Valley Hotel Group
- Shelby DowneyUMassFive College Federal Credit Union
- Kyle DumasGreenfield Savings Bank
- Youssef FadelNew England Promotional Marketing
- Tim HampsonEdward Jones
- Todd LeverDaily Hampshire Gazette
- Georgia MooreCooley Dickinson Hospital
Belonging in Business
This committee is here to help you connect and belong, grow, and thrive. We champion inclusion and belonging, elevate voices, and expand access to the tools and opportunities businesses need.
- Alex Laguerra SierraChairAmherst Innovative Living
- Jennifer FaulknerInnovate Culture Lab, LLC
- Dr. Fadia NordtveitTufts University and New York University
Finance
- Amy WattsChairGreenfield Savings Bank
- Heidi FlandersIntegrity Development and Construction, Inc.
- Jenicca GallagherGreenfield Northampton Cooperative Bank
- Alex Laguerra SierraAmherst Innovative Living
- George MichelakisbankESB
- Kishore ParmarPioneer Valley Hotel Group
- Brian PearsonAdventure East
Golf Tournament
- Jennifer FaulknerChairInnovate Culture Lab, LLC
- Youssef FadelNew England Promotional Marketing
- Jenicca GallagherGreenfield Northampton Cooperative Bank
- David JinTransworld Business Advisors Boston
- Alyssa LiUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst
- Corie NewCurran & Keegan Financial
- Ben PalkowskiOld Colony Law
- Steven ProthersConsultant
Government Affairs & Policy Advocacy
- Arthur HaskinsChairBeacon Communities
- Sarah BarrAmherst College
- Nancy BuffoneUniversity of Massachusetts at Amherst
- Alex Laguerra SierraAmherst Innovative Living
- Tony MaroulisUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst
- Geoff NaunheimUnited Way of the Franklin & Hampshire Region
- Kishore ParmarPioneer Valley Hotel Group
- Alden PeotterProtocol
Margarita Madness
- Youssef FadelChairNew England Promotional Marketing
- Sean BarryFour Seasons Wine & Liquor
- Claire CrowleyOld Colony Law
- Kyle DumasGreenfield Savings Bank
- Jamie FitzgibbonSuperior Plus Energy
- Jenicca GallagherGreenfield Northampton Cooperative Bank
- Tim HampsonEdward Jones
- Jeff SmithUMass Amherst
- Catherine WelkerEncharter Insurance
- Sherri WilleyHampshire Hospitality Group
The Lighting of the Merry Maple
- Ben CoakleyAmherst Business Improvement District
- Becky DemlingAmherst Recreation
- Teresa HalperinFor The Fun Of It Coaching, LLC
- Lauren LeonardisRind & Reason Consulting
- Marquez LopezUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst
- Brigid OwinoPerinatal Wellness Partners
- John PageAmherst Business Improvement District
- Alyssa PetridesNature & Nurture Preschool
- Katie StreaterAmherst Business Improvement District
To learn about volunteer and leadership opportunities, email info@amherstmachamber.com or call 413-253-0700.