Our Team
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Allie Williams brings more than 20 years’ experience as an association executive spending time at the helm of the Title VII Administrators Association, and Corporate Responsibility Association. He was the Director of Organizational Development at the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives and Director of the Office of Chamber of Commerce Relations at the United States Chamber of Commerce.
During his years in the Chamber of Commerce community, Williams developed and implemented first-class products and services related to membership structures, event management, leadership training, advocacy, and economic development. He built rapport and strong relationships with leaders from thousands of State, Metropolitan and Local Chambers across the United States and Canada. Williams is a passionate and dedicated professional committed to engaging with the community, empowering businesses to thrive and applies creative processes that will continue to lead the Greater Bethesda Chamber and shape its future. Williams, a native of Bethesda, earned his IOM from the U.S. Chamber in 2000, completed Leadership Montgomery in 2005 and has won various membership development honors from ACCE, including the Lifetime Achievement Award and Million Dollar Circle Award. He enjoys spending time with his family in Bethany Beach, DE, playing all the golf he can, volunteering some of his time to enhancing communities and cheering on his beloved Washington Capitals. He is married to Grace Karmiol and together, they have three growing children. |
Allie is responsible for the day-to-day operations and administration of the Chamber. He is primarily involved in the strategic development, implementation and administration of all major programs related to local policy issues and the economic development of the Greater Bethesda area.
Contact Allie about: - Issues that are affecting your business - Local, state or federal legislation - Metro and transportation issues - Senior Market Group and their events/programs - Economic Development and Real Estate Committees - Chamber and community leadership opportunities - CEO MindTrusts and Roundtables - Sponsoring the Chamber and the Forum Club Staff Liaison to Board of Directors, Executive Committee, Strategic Planning Task Force, Economic Development Group, Real Estate Group, Senior Market Group, MindTrusts, Health Care and Non-profit Roundtables and Goodwill Dinner Committee. |
 Photo by Hilary Schwab Photography
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Monica Scisorek Compton Director of Membership and Communications mcompton@greaterbethesdachamber.org |
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Originally from New Jersey, Monica relocated to the Washington, D.C. region after falling in love with the city and surrounding area. She graduated from Lafayette College in 2013 with a B.S. in Neuroscience and a B.A. in French Language and Literature. After graduating, she traveled as a consultant for a non-profit organization in the Higher Education field. During this time, she visited over 30 campuses around the country, helping student groups implement leadership development programming and improve their membership experience.
Monica has greatly enjoyed getting to know the Greater Bethesda area and its amazing community since starting at the Chamber in 2017. Seeing members and business make connections through the Chamber that help them succeed is one of the most rewarding parts of her job! |
Monica is responsible for the recruitment and retention of member businesses, regular communication with members, and helping members get the most out of their membership investment.
Contact Monica about: - Joining the Chamber - Getting connected to your membership benefits - Membership dues and billing - The NextExec Group - The Membership Committee - Chamber 101 - Ribbon cuttings Staff Liaison to Membership and NextExec Committees, Career Partnership Day |
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Courtney grew up in the Bethesda area and moved back after graduating from Towson University in 2013. After graduation, she worked for a non-profit adoption agency where she planned fundraising events and assisted in development operations. Realizing that she loved to plan events, she went on to work as the Director of Events & Catering at a local country club before joining the Chamber as the Events & Communications Manager in 2018.
Courtney enjoys creating fun and unique events for Chamber members and the community to connect and network with each other. |
Courtney is responsible for planning and executing Chamber events, event sponsorships, selling advertisements, and managing our social media platforms.
Contact Courtney about: - Upcoming Chamber events - Hosting or sponsoring an event - Advertising and email blasts - Our ChamberWatch Newsletter - Our social media - The events committees Staff Liaison to the Hospitality Round Table, Golf Committee & Fall Gala Committee |
 Photo by Hilary Schwab Photography
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Italiano, originally from Longmeadow, Mass., received her BA in Political Science from Trinity College in Washington, DC. A 2003 graduate of Leadership Montgomery, Italiano received her "IOM" from the US Chamber’s Institute for Organizational Management.
Italiano began her career at The Greater Washington Board of Trade, where she directed a number of divisions until she was hired as CEO of The Greater Bethesda Chamber in 2001. Ginanne served as CEO of the Chamber until her retirement in 2020. |
Ginanne is responsible for directing and consulting on the Chamber's advocacy initiatives through the 2021 legislative session.
Contact Ginanne about: - The Chamber's advocacy efforts - Local, state or federal legislation Staff Liaison to the Legislative Committee |
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Poppy is a seven year old Bernese Mountain Dog who grew up in Pennsylvania as a show dog until Courtney adopted her in 2016. She enjoys naps, treats, & greeting all of our visitors at the Chamber. You will find her in the office almost every day that we don't have an event.
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Contact Poppy about:
-Walks -Naps -Treats -Emotional support |
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