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Board & Ambassadors

The Claremont Chamber is fortunate to be guided and supported by a dedicated group of volunteer leaders who care deeply about our business community and the future of Claremont.

Our Board of Directors provides leadership, vision, and oversight to help advance the Chamber's mission and serve the needs of our members. Representing a variety of industries and perspectives, board members contribute their time and expertise to strengthen our local business community.

Our Ambassadors serve as welcoming advocates for the Chamber and its members. They help foster connections, support Chamber programs and events, and play an important role in creating a positive and engaging experience for businesses throughout our community.

Together, these volunteers help make the Chamber a stronger resource for Claremont and the people we serve.

2025-2026 Executive Board of Directors

Joshua Merry Chair of the Claremont Chamber

Joshua Merry, California Bank & Trust
(Chair of the Board)

calbanktrust.com

John Neiuber Past Chair of the Board

John Neiuber, Trinity Youth Services
(Treasurer & Past Chair)

trinityys.org

Matt Zertuche Chair of the board elect

Matt Zertuche, Paymintz Processing & Payroll
(Chair of the Board-Elect)

paymintz.net

 

Elisabeth Armijo Meraki Now Inc Secretary of Claremont Chamber of Commerce

Elisabeth Armijo, Meraki Now, Inc.
(Secretary)

merakinow.org

2025-2026 Board of Directors

Andrew Behnke, DoubleTree by Hilton Claremont

Andrew Behnke, DoubleTree by Hilton Claremont

doubletreeclaremont.com

Brett Strauss, PayEntry

Brett Strauss, PayEntry

payentry.com

Colin Tudor Board of Directors

Colin Tudor, The Claremont Colleges

claremont.edu

Dominic Valdez Ambassador for Claremont Chamber of Commerce. Edward Jones Investment

Dominic Valdez, Edward Jones Financial

edwardjones.com

Jennifer Stark Claremont Mayor of 2026

Jennifer Stark, Mayor, City of Claremont

Dr. Jim Elsasser, Superintendent of Schools and Secretary to the Board of Education of the Claremont Unified School District (CUSD)Dr. Jim Elsasser, Superintendent of Schools and Secretary to the Board of Education of the Claremont Unified School District (CUSD)

cusd.claremont.edu

 

Kristen Anderson-Daley Board of Directors

Kristen Andersen Daley, Vice President for Admissions and Advancement of Claremont Graduate University

cgu.edu

 

Pat Herrero Board of Directors

Pat Herrero CEO & Co-Founder, Financially EPIC (Education | Property | Income | Community)

befinanciallyepic.com

Sal Falcon Ecolab

Salvador Falcon, Ecolab

ecolab.com

 

Sati McLafferty Board of Directors

Sati McLafferty, Live Oak Estate Planning

liveoakestateplanning.com

Shirley Garrison Board of Directors

Shirley Garrison, Maison Garrison

maison-garrison.com

 

Stacey Caponigro Board of Directors

Stacey Caponigro, Smart Property Services

smartpropertyservicesinc.com

 

Tracy Evanson, Tracy's Healing Room

tracyshealingroom.com

 

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