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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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2025 Executive Committee                                      

Photo - Verelyn Gibbs Watson
Verelyn Gibbs Watson, Chair, Nothing Bundt Cakes
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Charlie Atwell, Chair-Elect, Washington Workplace
Photo - Monique Sanfuentes, Chair Elect
Monique Sanfuentes, Immediate Past Chair, Suburban Hospital
Photo - Angela Juvelis, VP Finance
Nancy Guerra, VP, Finance
Photo - Andrew Fraser, Chair
Andrew Fraser, VP Membership, Sandglass Systems
Photo - Ellen Coren, Economic Development
Ellen Coren, VP, Government Affairs, Chesapeake Public Strategies
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Sean Makulowich, VP Information, IdeaFireā„¢
Photo - Brendan McKay
Brendan McKay, VP Economic Development, McKay Mortgage
Photo - Allie Williams, President and CEO Greater Bethesda Chamber of Commerce
Allie Williams, President & Chief Executive Officer
Photo - Mike Neary - General Counsel
Marc Engel, General Counsel, Lerch Early Brewer

2025 Board of Directors

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Casey Anderson, Rodgers Consulting
Rokas 
Beresniovas, Montgomery County Green Bank
Todd Bornstein, Selzer Gurvitch Rabin Wertheimer & Polott, P.C.
David Child, Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
Will Ellis, Pepco an Exelon Company
Jennifer Farkas, Bethesda Magazine | Bethesda Today
Apoorva Gandhi, Marriott International
Daniel Garedew, Merchant Services United
Scott Goldberg, Streamline Management
Claire Harshbarger, First National Bank
Angela Juvelis, Weaver
Lawrence Kotchek, Print1

Ryan McKinley, National Capital Bank
Adam Murphy, Mon Ami Gabi
Mylene Ortiz Luis, Grossberg Company
Lisa Siegel, The Jane Fairweather Team
​Aaron Slaughter, Withum
Craig Small, EagleBank
Coby Smith, Chateau Seekers, Keller Williams
Steve Suissa, SHS Payroll, LLC
Megan Vallach, Donohoe
Kristine Warner, Maier & Warner Public Relations

Sam Weaver, Chevy Chase Acura

ADVISORS TO THE BOARD
Jeff Burton, Bethesda Urban Partnership, Inc.
Commander Amy Daum, Montgomery County Department of Police

CHAIRS EMERITUS
Andy Fraser, Sandglass Systems
Russell Lacey, Electric Advisors
Anna Benham, Benham & Associates
Andy Stern, Greystone Holdings
Heather Dlhopolsky, Wire Gill, LLP
Melanie Folstad, RBC Wealth Management, Melanie Folstad
Jane Fairweather, The Jane Fairweather Team
Andrew P. Shulman, TDG/SILVEROCK Realty, LLC
Brian Wynne
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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    • Our Team
  • Membership & Benefits
    • Join The Chamber
    • Benefits of Membership
    • Membership Directory
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    • Member2Member Discounts
    • Annual Sponsorships & Forum Club
    • Committees & Groups
    • Member Login
  • Calendar & Events
    • Calendar
    • Sponsor, Host & Advertise
    • Annual Events
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