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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
Andrew Ashby
M&T Bank, Senior Vice President
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, Senior Client Advisor/Director of 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
Larmoyeux & Bone , 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
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Ribbon Cuttings

Preparation

Ribbon Cutting time availabilities Monday- Thursday 9:00a.m, 12:00a.m. or 5:30p.m. at host location or area location. (Palm Beach County, FL) 1st Friday of the month 1:00p.m. after the Ambassador meeting.

Pictures are always better with a banner, or sign and designated area to set up for photography. Identify the best place for the picture in advance to ensure a smooth event.

The Chamber of Commerce Membership Services Associate will arrive 20 minutes before the start of the event with a camera, ribbon, and scissors. They will assist in choosing the best position for the photo, if necessary. The person selected to cut the ribbon will be directed and assisted as to where to stand during the picture and how to handle the scissors.

Ambassadors of the Chamber of Commerce will hold the ribbon as the ribbon is cut. Ambassadors meet and greet your guests. Photographer will prompt you when to cut the ribbon, after several photos taken of the group are posed and ready.

We look forward to a great event!

Possible Participants:

  • The Chamber Ambassadors can be invited to participate. Additional committees can be included as appropriate.
  • Company staff including owner, CEO, CFO, COO, management, staff and invited guests.

Food/Refreshments- Optional. Your event will be better attended with refreshment provided. The food preference and the theme for your Ribbon Cutting Ceremony is entirely up to you.

Photos will be placed on the Chamber website, launched on the Chamber’s social media platforms and forwarded to the Ribbon Cutting host.

For the Membership Services Associate:

  • Please state if there are any special driving instructions, parking instructions, and if there are any special requests.
  • Please submit the Ribbon Cutting Request Form one month in advance.
Ribbon Cutting Request Form