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. ​

 

2023 - 2024 Board of Directors

 

                                            

Chairman of the Board - Joanna Valentini                             1st Vice Chairman - Frank Ritacco

 Professional Planning Group                                                       Ritacco Electric

 

 

                                              

2nd Vice Chairman - Suzie Flores                                     Treasurer - Michael Benevides

Mechanic Street Marina / Stonington Kelp Co.                       Benevides & Turano, LLC

 

                                        

Secretary- Dan Lathrop                                      Past Chairman  -  John Layton
Lathrop Insurance                                                Sun Publishing/Sun Graphics

 

 

 Jen Brinton - Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island

 

Kelsey Byrne - Zoe & Co.

 

Jim Cahoone - Coldwell Banker Coastal Homes

 

Wendy Carr - Amigos Taqueria Y Tequila

 

Jan Chamberlain - First Physical Therapy  

 

Nick Ferraro - Hoof's Restaurant

 

Beth Frenette - The Washington Trust Co.

 

Melanie Goggin - Mel's Downtown Creamery

 

Carrie Kenyon - Westerly Hospital

 

 

Bruce Morrow - Valenti Subaru

 

Brenda Owren - HOMbädi Boutique

 

Michelle Plante - Upcycle Chic RI

 

Pam Panciera - Foxwoods Resort Casino

 

Dale Sowle - Shoreline Painting

 

Bruce Tetlow - ABC PhotoLab

 

Angela Thoman-Miller - Paddy's Beach Club / Watch Hill Catering

 

Michael Wade - Watch Hill Outfitters