Board of Directors

The Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)6, non-profit organization, governed by a Board of Directors that is elected by the membership.  The group is comprised of dynamic, accomplished and selfless volunteers who share a passion for executing the chamber mission. ​​Their leadership helps promote and advance the economic, civic, commercial, cultural, industrial, and educational interests of the two-state region we serve. 

​Future-focused governance and guidance from our Joint Executive & Finance Committee helps ensure that we make the best decisions as an organization to simultaneously accelerate the success of our members, while advancing the impact and strength of The Chamber as a vital community organization. ​

 

Chairman of the Board -  Maria Allen
Bella Vita Salon

 

1st Vice Chairman - Beth D'Amato
Dime Bank

 

2nd Vice Chairman -  Beth Frenette
The Washington Trust Co.

 

Secretary - John Layton 

Sun Publishing/Sun Graphics

 

Treasurer - Michael Benevides
Benevides & Turano, LLC

 

Immediate Past Chairman- Jen Brinton
Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island

 

 

Jan Chamberlain - First Physical Therapy  

 

Matt Cunningham - First Financial Advisory Services, Inc.

 

Kerin DaCruz - Westerly Hospital 

 

Colin Donahue - Printing Plus

 

Paul Donahue - Westerly Paints

 

Shannon Haeseler - Jewett City Savings Bank

 

Rudi Hauser - Hauser Chocolatier 

 

Beth Markowski-Roop - ServiceMaster By Mason / Service Master of South County

 

Michelle Plante - Arrowhead Dental Associates

 

Frank Ritacco - Ritacco Electric

 

Angela Thoman - Paddy's Beach Restaurant & Hotel

 

Joanna Valentini - Professional Planning Group