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Executive Committee and Board of Directors

​The Executive Committee and Board of Directors of the Greater Bethesda Chamber are responsible for developing Chamber policies, procedures and regulations, monitoring financial performance and directing the Chamber’s programs. Comprised of leaders from a diverse range of expertise, members of the Board of Directors represent businesses and organizations of all types, sizes and locations throughout the Greater Bethesda area and Montgomery County.  

Meet the Past Chairs of the Chamber since our founding in 1926.
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2020-2021 Executive Committee                                      

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​Anna Behnam, Chair
Behnam & Associates, a Financial Advisory Practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.
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Russell Lacey, Chair Elect
Electric Advisors

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Russell Bregman, VP, Budget & Finance
Dembo-Jones, PC
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Andy Stern, Immediate Past Chair
Andy Stern's Office Furniture, a Division of Benjamin Office Supply & Services
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Andrew Shulman, VP, At Large
TDG/SILVEROCK, LLC
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Julie Schumacher, VP, Communications
sasse agency 
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Shelley Belk, VP, Community Engagement Hyatt Regency Bethesda
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Ellen Coren, VP, Economic Development & Government Affairs
​Chesapeake Public Strategies
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Susanna Parker, VP, Information
​& Event Planning
​Bethesda Urban Partnership
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Greg Smith, VP, Leadership
M&T Bank 
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Brendan McKay, VP, Membership
McKay Mortgage
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Dushanti Peiris, VP, Membership
Sandy Spring Bank 
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Mary Robinson, VP, Strategic Planning Capacity Partners, Inc.
Marc Engel, Counsel to the Board
Lerch, Early & Brewer, Chtd.
Allie Williams, President & CEO
The Greater Bethesda Chamber of Commerce

2020-2021 Board of Directors

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
David Child, Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
Jenn Coursen, Chevy Chase Land Company
Apoorva Gandhi, Marriott International
Matt Gordon, Selzer Gurvitch Rabin Wertheimer & Polott, P.C.
Steve Hull, Bethesda Magazine/Bethesda Beat
Mylene Ortiz Luis, Grossberg Company LLP
Adam Murphy, Mon Ami Gabi
Ken Regnier, Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Connie Rhind Robey, SpeedPro
Gregory Rooney, The Bernstein Companies
Monique Sanfuentes, Suburban Hospital
Lisa Siegel, The Jane Fairweather Team
Gary Unterberg, Rodgers Consulting, Inc.
Kristine Warner, Maier & Warner Public Relations
Tami Watkins, Pepco
Susan I Wranik, SpeakSkill, LLC

EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS

Jeff Burton, Bethesda Urban Partnership, Inc.
Ed Grenier, Junior Achievement of Greater Washington
Jaimie Mertz, The Red Bandana Bakery (NextExecs Rep)
Meagan Sexton, Edward Jones- Financial Advisor (NextExecs Rep)

CHAIRS EMERITUS

Heather Dlhopolsky, Wire Gill, LLP
Melanie Folstad, RBC Wealth Management, Melanie Folstad
Jane Fairweather, The Jane Fairweather Team
Andrew P. Shulman, TDG/SilveRock, LLC
Andy Stern, Andy Stern's Office Furniture a Division of Benjamin Office Supply + Services
Brian Wynne, WithumSmith+Brown, PC

For more information about the Board or leadership opportunities in the Chamber, contact Allie Williams, President and CEO of the Chamber.

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  • Who We Are
    • Mission & Strategic Plan
    • Board of Directors
    • Our Team
  • Membership & Benefits
    • Join The Chamber
    • Benefits of Membership
    • Membership Directory
    • Member to Member Discounts
    • Sponsorships & Forum Club
    • Committees & Groups
    • Member Login
  • Calendar & Events
    • Chamber Calendar
    • Member Calendar
    • Webinars & Virtual Events
    • Sponsor & Host
    • Annual Events
    • Photos & Highlights
  • Community & Advocacy
    • COVID-19 Resources
    • Advocacy
    • Community Resources
    • Business in Greater Bethesda
  • Connect With Us
    • Contact Us
    • ChamberWatch
    • Members in the News
    • Social Media
    • Blog