
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
Arthur Haskins, Secretary
Vice President, Real Estate & Community Development
W.D. Cowls, Inc. Land Company
Nancy Buffone
Associate Vice Chancellor for University Relations
University of Massachusetts at Amherst
Jonathan Scully
Manager, Grateful Patient Program, Development
Cooley Dickinson Hospital
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
Katarzyna Bernash
Banking Center Manager
PeoplesBank
Phil Ciccarelli
Attorney-At Law
Sean Cleary
Owner
Amherst Copy & Designworks
Jamie Fitzgibbon
Regional Sales Manager
Superior Plus Energy
Jenicca Gallagher
VP - Branch Manager
Greenfield Northampton Cooperative Bank
Karen Stiles Jones
Realtor & Business Development
William Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage & Insurance
George Michelakis
Branch Officer
bankESB
Ben Palkowski
Attorney, CPA
Old Colony Law
Kathleen Plante
Advertising Consultant
BusinessWest
Alden Peotter
Operations Manager
Protocol
Steven Prothers
Consultant
Barry Roberts
E.V. Realty Trust
Fungai Tichawangana
CEO/Founder
Artist Dynamix
Aelan Tierney
President
Kuhn Riddle Architects
Sherri Willey
Project Coordinator
Hampshire Hospitality Group