-
2023 Board of Directors
2023 Board of DirectorsMelissa Varao
Treasurer Salve Regina University, Director & Dept. Chair Business & EconomicsDr. Missy Varao is the Director and Department Chair for the Department of Business and Economics at Salve Regina University. She is also a profess...Michael Brostek
COX MediaBill Cardinal
Cardinal Restaurant Management GroupFrank Flanagan
Flanagan Law, LLCMatt Girard
AM 1540 WADK / MIXX 99.3 FMRocky Kempenaar
Kempenaar Real Estates, Inc.Molly Kirby
Kirby Properties, LLCSandy Kristiansson
Black Diamond Marketing Group, PresidentBlack Diamond Marketing Group provides comprehensive marketing communications inclusive of: marketing planning, brand positioning, advertising crea...Molly Magee
SENEDIAJenny Patridge
SEACORPNathan Tilman
Newport Family & Cosmetic DentistryAmy Walsh
J.P. Morgan Chase, Executive DirectorAmy works with businesses in the commercial banking group at JP Morgan Chase. With almost 20 years of banking experience, she has also owned a man...Andrew Tavares
Chairman
Kahn, Litwin, Renza & Co., Ltd.
Steve Senteio
Vice Chairman
Edward Jones
Melissa Varao
Treasurer
Salve Regina University, Director & Dept. Chair Business & Economics
Dr. Missy Varao is the Director and Department Chair for the Department of Business and Economics at Salve Regina University. She is also a professor, wedding planner, and business owner. Missy’s areas of expertise are in high-end service quality, event planning, wine tourism, and ecotourism. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Indiana State University, her master’s degree from the University of South Carolina, and her Ph.D. from Auburn University, all in the areas of hospitality, events, and tourism. She has been involved in higher education and administration for the past 16 years, both teaching and building academic programs in business, hospitality, and event production. Most recently, she launched Aquidneck Events, a high-end wedding and special events venture, serving Newport and Bristol Counties. Click here for more of Dr. Varao's Bio:
Richard Cromwell
Secretary
Maritime Solutions
Gail Alofsin
Executive Committee
Newport Restaurant Group, Sales & Marketing Executive
Lynne Tungett
Executive Committee
Newport This Week, Editor/Publisher
Adam Thayer
Executive Committee
Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP
Matthew Vargas
Executive Committee
KVH Industries, Inc., Business Development/Sales Manager
Erin Donovan-Boyle
President & CEO
Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce, President & CEO
Joe Pratt
Chairman Ex Officio
Boys & Girls Club of Newport County, Executive Director
Cristina Offenberg, Esq.
Legal Counsel
Silva, Thomas, Martland & Offenberg, Ltd.
Evan Smith
Ex-Officio
Discover Newport, President and CEO
CJ Barone
Empire Tea & Coffee, Member
Michael Brostek
COX Media
Bill Cardinal
Cardinal Restaurant Management Group
Bill DeWitt
People's Credit Union, EVP & Chief Marketing Officer
Frank Flanagan
Flanagan Law, LLC
Matt Girard
AM 1540 WADK / MIXX 99.3 FM
Rocky Kempenaar
Kempenaar Real Estates, Inc.
Molly Kirby
Kirby Properties, LLC
Sandy Kristiansson
Black Diamond Marketing Group, President
Black Diamond Marketing Group provides comprehensive marketing communications inclusive of: marketing planning, brand positioning, advertising creative in all formats, media planning & buying, public relations, point of sale covering brochues, collateral materials, annual reports & calendars and more. We work from a very strategic perspective tied to business goals to provide the optimal results that enable your oragnization to succeed. Please contact us for free a consultation.
Mary Joy Lu
Rail Explorers, Owner
Molly Magee
SENEDIA
Leland Merrill
Centreville Bank, Senior Vice President, Chief Lending Officer
Jenny Patridge
SEACORP
Lisa Raiola
Hope & Main, President
Evan Rose
BankNewport, Vice President Branch/ Sales Manager
Kaity Ryan
Norman Bird Sanctuary, Executive Director
Craig Sculos
Bally's Tiverton Casino & Hotel, General Manager
Tobias Stapleton
Blue Innovation Symposium, Co-Founder, Managing Director
Nathan Tilman
Newport Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
Amy Walsh
J.P. Morgan Chase, Executive Director
Amy works with businesses in the commercial banking group at JP Morgan Chase. With almost 20 years of banking experience, she has also owned a manufacturing firm. Amy can help businesses with debt/equity financing as well as complex treasury/banking needs. She has extensive experience with government contractors, insurance and manufacturing firms.
-
-
-
Chamber Events