Councils & Committees
Joining a Council and Committee is a fantastic way to deepen your involvement with the Chamber and build relationships with other members. Meetings take place monthly at the Chamber office.
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Community Partnership
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Government Affairs
Marketing & Communications
Special Events
Young Professionals Network
Community Partnership Council
The Community Partnership Council works to further the mission of the Exton Region Chamber of Commerce by creating a collaborative environment for businesses and nonprofit organizations to enrich the lives of the lives of residents in the Exton Region.
The Goals of the Council
- To provide opportunities for the nonprofits to network with each other,
- To facilitate collaboration between the nonprofits and local businesses,
- To enrich the business community by providing the opportunity to invest in and partner with the non-profit community,
- To enrich the nonprofit community by providing the opportunity to utilize local businesses,
- To become a strong collective voice to the community,
- And, to ensure the economic vitality of the non-profit community.
Benefits of Membership for Non-Profits
- A discounted membership rate
- Free Chamber mailing list once per quarter
- Exclusive networking and educational events
- Free web posting of community events
Executive Director Round Table
Executive Directors are invited to a monthly round table to discuss issues that matter to their organizations in a safe, judgement free and confidential way.
Council Members
Don Neimetz (Chair) – North Star of Chester County
Carol Amplo – Historic Sugartown
Drew Carney – Endeavor Business Brokers
Jessica Chappell – Safe Harbor of Chester County
Kelly Cockshaw – Chester County United Way
Tim Compton – Historic Yellow Springs
Kate Domanski – Roofs from the Heart
Ronnie Fitton – Maternal and Child Health Consortium
Bill Friedmann – Blue Dog Printing and Design
Allison Gschwind-Richards – Comparion Insurance Agency
Jeffrey Howard – Chester County Food Bank
David James – Coatesville Youth Initiative
Christy Kane – Habitat for Humanity Chester County
Stephanie Krupansky – Domestic Violence Center of Chester County
Greg Nardi – Chester County Bar Association
Michael Reino – Star Printing, Inc.
Jake Segal – Chester County Council BSA
Carrie Silver – A Haven
Stephenie Stevens – Chester County Community Foundation
Michelle Venema – Home of the Sparrow
Karen Walter – First Bank
John Young- Cosaint Insurance Advisors
Christine Zaccarelli – The Crime Victim’s Center of Chester County

The Diversity and Inclusion Council promotes diversity and inclusion in the business community through education, outreach, networking, mentoring, and recognition programs that engage the entire community and support business leaders.
The purpose is to encourage business to business networking, improving the business climate and making the community prosperous, economically attractive and a desirable place to work, live, and buy local.
The intention is to transform the diverse business community into environments where all businesses are valued for their uniqueness and differences and are confident that their contributions matter.
Council Members
Brian Marricone (Chair) – WSFS Bank Chester Springs
Kimberly Burress – The Entrepreneur’s Source
Brandyn Campbell – Brandyn Campbell Communications
Drew Carney – Endeavor Business Brokers
Kelly Fisher, PhD. – West Chester University
Laura Groves – Unstuck Insights
Kathryn Burke-Howe – Authentic Life Care Services
Samantha Jackson – EZ Pizzi Cleaning
Sharon Johnson – TRAYNE51
Sam Hagerty Martin – The Healing Sanctuary
Orloff Phillips – Suisse Associates
Kristin Schultz – Zia Yoga & Wellness
Matt Silver – Experience Christian Church
Hilary Sohn – The Healing Sanctuary
Persephone Ulysses – The Wardrobe
Government Affairs Council
The Exton Region Chamber of Commerce (ERCC) Government Affairs Council (GAC) works to identify legislative issues that impact local businesses, inform the members of the issues and advocate on their behalf.
The council meets the first Thursday of every month in the Exton Chamber office at 8:30 am.
The Goals of the Council
- Identify proposed Government action (especially local, County and State) that does or could impact businesses in the Exton Region.
- Educate Chamber Members about the issue(s).
- Issues that the GAC feel are advantageous for the Chamber to take a formal position regarding a specific legislation or proposed action will be sent to the Board of Directors who will evaluate and decide it the ERCC will take a public position regarding that legislation or proposed action that impact businesses in the Exton Region.
- Provide access to local township officials on a quarterly basis.
- Present a yearly Government Affairs Membership Luncheon and Town Hall events as needed.
Council Members
Damon Ireland (Chair) – Hibernia Sales Corporation
Pam Gural-Bear – West Whiteland Township’s Friends of the Parks
Michele Burkholder – The Burkholder Team
Nick Imbesi – Chester County Food Bank
Bill McDevitt – Top of the World Coaching
Joe Pomorski – Presence Bank
Mark Reale – NextHome Signature
Tony Scheivert – Upper Uwchlan Township
Sharon Sharpe – First Resource Bank
Bill Vitiello – The Victory Bank
Marketing Council
The Marketing and Communication Council is committed to promoting the ERCC brand and are consultants for Social Media, Advertising, and the Website. This Council is a working Council, committed to rolling up their sleeves to support the chamber and its members. They are constantly innovating. The goal of the council is to make the Chamber and its members shine!
Council Members
Marie Berry – Blaise Management Services (Co-Chair)
Jeff Tincher – Six10 Digital (Co-Chair)
Gary Altoonian – Altoonian Photography
Craig Greiner – Greiner Communications
Bill McDevitt – Top of the World Coaching
Chris Nicolini – WSI Nicolini Group
Lindsey Pierangeli – O’Donnell Roofing
Jim Stewart – Your Local Network
Special Events Committees
The Special Events Committees are full of party planning people! The members of the councils assist the ERCC by planning and executing the signature events throughout the year. The Major Fundraisers of the year include the Crossroads Cup Golf Outing, Annual Dinner, Casino Night and Leadercast.
We are constantly innovating to meet to networking needs of our chamber members, to promote member venues and services and raise funds to support the chamber mission.
The members of the Committees are listed below and meet as needed throughout the year.
Contact the chamber to be added to the list!
Golf Outing
Bill McHugh (Chair)
Gary Altoonian
Marie Berry
Grace Ann Diandrea
Vince Ferri
Aaron Hall
Kevin Harper
Michelle Lusi
Mark Mehok
Gregory Ramirez
Mark Reale
Dan Wilson
Casino Night
Amy Stout (Chair)
Marie Berry
Michele Burkholder
Deb Marx
Diana Mattingly
Irene McFadden
Kate McNamara
Anita Meeks
Kyle Ring
Patrycja Swan
Jeff Tincher
Annual Dinner
Courtney Babcock
Marie Berry
Holly Bright
Jen Campbell
Jennifer Christensen
Albert DiFruscio
Caroline DiFelice
Brenda Gaul
Lulu Hart Bentley
Christy Kane
Kate McNamara
Karen Tate
Tara Thistlethwaite

The mission of the Young Professional Network is to serve as a platform for Exton Region Chamber of Commerce’s “under 40” professionals to foster genuine connection, engage with the chamber, and cultivate future leaders in the region.
Every 4th Thursday of each month, the YPNs hold an Espresso Yourself Meetup at Bella Vita Coffee & Cream in Exton from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM, where young professionals gather to share ideas, build connections, and engage in meaningful conversations in a relaxed, welcoming environment.
Feel free to visit our YPN Facebook page and like and share!!
Council Members
Caroline DiFelice (Chair) – SpringHill Suites Exton
Kelly Clarke – Experience Christian Church
Keith Doyle – TrustPointe HCM
Ronnie Fitton – Maternal & Child Health Consortium
Alli Hergenrother – S&T Bank Exton
Maddie Kane – First Resource Bank
Joe Kicinski – Edward Jones: Kitchen Wealth Management Team
Hanna McCarthy – Edward Jones: Kitchen Wealth Management Team
Erika Mendez – Chester County Food Bank
Kyle Ring – Citadel Federal Credit Union
Mikaila Strano – Chester County Library

