About

Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors isn’t just a governing body—it’s a driving force behind the Chamber’s mission. These influential business leaders bring strategic vision, expertise, and passion to ensure that Palm Beach County remains a thriving hub for business, innovation, and economic success. Their commitment strengthens our local economy, supports our members, and enhances the opportunities available to businesses and professionals alike.

Board of Directors

John Bowers

Seacoast Bank - Okeechobee Blvd, SVP, Commercial Banking

Alexandria Ayala

Executive Committee At Large The Euclid Group

Katie Block

Executive Committee At-large Related Ross

Matthew Chait

Shutts & Bowen LLP, Office Managing Partner

Cody Crowell

Frisbie Group, Managing Director

Michael Davis

Chair WGI, Inc., Senior Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer

Allen Gast

Executive Committee Secretary Gast Construction Group, President

David Gobeo

Executive Committee Treasurer FordHarrison LLP, Office Managing Partner

Ned Grace

NDT Development, Managing Partner

Ryan Hobbie

CEMEX, Account Manager

Elizabeth Houlihan

Keiser University, Director of Student Services

Chris Inman

Hilton West Palm Beach, General Manager

Barbara James

Baptist Health , Vice President Foundation

James Johnson

Chair-Elect Blue Ocean Capital, Shareholder and Director of Investment Operations

Deborah Johnson

Trustbridge Hospice Foundation, President/CEO

Dale Kahle

Truist, Senior Vice President

Kimberly Lea

Past Chair The Foundation for Palm Beach State College, District Dean of Workforce Programs (Interim)

Cynthia McCauley

St. Mary's Medical Center and The Palm Beach Children's Hospital, CEO

J. Duane Meeks

Potentia Academy, Chief Executive Officer

Sheri Montgomery

Good Samaritan Medical Center, Chief Executive Officer

Matt Wallsmith

South Florida Fair & PBC Expositions, Inc., CEO

Don Kiselewski

Florida Power & Light Company, Sr. Director of External Affairs

Bill Bone

BillBone Law Group, Partner

Ken Tuma

Urban Design Studio, Managing Principal

Debra Schwinn

Palm Beach Atlantic University, President

Brandon Cabrera

The BrandX Company, President/CEO

Tara Duhy

General Counsel Lewis, Longman & Walker, P.A., Executive Shareholder

Zachary Jacobson

Gunster

Rex Kirby

Verdex Construction, President

Grasford Smith

Akerman LLP

William Edgar

Florida Crystals Corporation

Eileen O'Malley

Nelson Mullins

Alexandria Ayala

CEO