Board of Directors
The Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce has been instrumental in supporting small and large businesses in the region for many years. Over the last few years, I have seen firsthand the passion and commitment to success for ALL members through the efforts of our remarkable chamber team and dedicated board members. From small and large events, to pivoting with the ever evolving business practices and retail and dining landscape, to providing educational and advocacy resources for members in every facet, you can’t help but feel inspired.
Inspired to be better community members. Inspired to be better partners with our business community and neighbors. Inspired to celebrate success wherever possible, especially during trying times. Inspired to both hear and be heard as our chamber advocates for all members and contributes to their success.
I have been inspired by the chamber and their tenacity to shift gears on a moment’s notice. Advocates for policy changes and providing resources to support small businesses help our businesses navigate muddy waters, every day. It is both an honor and a privilege to support the Chamber’s mission as they are a strategic business partner, and always in your corner.
— Lynn Gray, Former Board President
Executive Committee
Heidi Flanders, PresidentÂ
Owner and Principal Designer
Integrity Development and Construction, Inc.
Kishore Parmar, Vice President
Vice President
Pioneer Valley Hotel Group
Robin Brown, Treasurer
Director of Sales
Inn on Boltwood
Maura Guzik, Secretary
Vice President Commercial Loan Officer
Greenfield Northampton Cooperative Bank
Michael Gay, Immediate Past President
Vice President - Regional Manager
PeoplesBank
Nancy Buffone
Associate Vice Chancellor for University Relations
University of Massachusetts at Amherst
Sean Cleary
Owner
Amherst Copy & Designworks
Alex Laguerra Sierra
Director of Property Management
Amherst Innovative Living
Board of Directors
Sarah Barr
Advisor to the Provost on Campus Initiatives and Director of Community Engagement
Amherst College
Phil Ciccarelli
Attorney-At Law
Jamie Fitzgibbon
Sr. Sales Associate
Superior Plus Energy
Lynn Gray
General Manager, Hampshire Mall
Pyramid Management Group, LLC
Arthur Haskins
Vice President, Real Estate & Community Development
W.D. Cowls, Inc. Land Company
Lisa Johnson
Chief Operating Officer
Encharter Insurance
Karen Dunn Jones
Realtor & Business Development
Stiles & Dunn Realtors, William Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage & Insurance
Kathleen Plante
Relationship Builder
Business West
Samantha Pleasant
Secretary of the College and Special Assistant for Strategic Initiatives
Hampshire College
Steven Prothers
Project Manager
Amherst Landscape & Design Associates, A MountainView CompanyÂ
Barry Roberts
E.V. Realty Trust
Jonathan Scully
Manager, Grateful Patient Program
Cooley Dickinson Hospital/Cooley Dickinson VNA & Hospice
Fungai Tichawangana
CEO/Founder
Artist Dynamix
Aelan Tierney
President
Kuhn Riddle Architects
Jessica West
Associate Vice President, Retail Banking
bankESB
Sherri Willey
Project Coordinator
Hampshire Hospitality Group