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 - John Layton 

Sun Publishing/Sun Graphics

 

1st Vice Chairman - Joanna Valentini

 Professional Planning Group

 

2nd Vice Chairman - Frank Ritacco

Ritacco Electric

 

Treasurer - Michael Benevides
Benevides & Turano, LLC

 

Secretary- Beth D'Amato
Dime Bank

 

Immediate Past Chairman  -  Maria Pucci
Bella Vita Salon

 

 Jen Brinton - Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island

 

Kelsey Byrne - Zoe & Co.

 

Wendy Carr - Amigos Taqueria Y Tequila

 

Jan Chamberlain - First Physical Therapy  

 

Matt Cunningham - First Financial Advisory Services, Inc.

 

Chris DiPaola - 1230 WBLQ and 103.1 FM

 

Paul Donahue - Westerly Paints

 

Nick Ferraro - Hoof's Restaurant

 

Susie Flores - Mechanic Street Marina

 

Beth Frenette - The Washington Trust Co.

 

Melanie Goggin - Mel's Downtown Creamery

 

Shannon Haeseler - Jewett City Savings Bank

 

Carrie Kenyon - Westerly Hospital

 

Dan Lathrop - Lathrop Insurance

 

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

 

Bruce Morrow - Valenti Subaru

 

Michelle Plante - Arrowhead Dental Associates

 

Dale Sowle - Shoreline Painting