Leadership

The Chamber of Commerce is governed by a Board of Directors made up of representatives of businesses and organizations throughout the community. This diverse group brings a wealth of business and leadership experience to help promote, build, and support the most effective climate for economic development.

The Board meets on the 4th Tuesday of every month at 7:30am.

2025 OFFICERS

Chair
Nicolle Wootten
Friends of the Culpeper County Library

Vice chair 
Tabitha Perryman
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative

Chair Elect 
Jim LaGraffe
Northern Piedmont Community Foundation

Treasurer
David Jones
The Jones Group

Counselor
Gretchen Franti
Thrivent

Counselor
Ken Bentley
Communications Corporation of America

BOARD MEMBERS

Class of 2026

Ellen Phipps, Aging Together
Charles “Jr” Perryman, Culpeper County Volunteer Fire & Rescue Association
Beth Burton, Rochester Wire
Dawn Peters, Wolford & Associates Realty, LLC

Class of 2027

Ron Warner, Farm Credit
Randi Richards-Lutz, Culpeper County Public School System
Stephen King, Stephen King Insurance Associates
Travis Chaney, UVA Health Culpeper Medical Center

Class of 2028

Cody Banks, Banks Graphic Design
Karina Rodriguez, 101 Latino Multiservices LLC
Heather Schultz, Rappahannock Goodwill Industries
Maggie Kardos, Playdate Inc., Young Professionals Advisory Council Liaison

One Year Appointments

Wilfredo Golez, Culpeper Filipino-American Community
Lee Simpson, Culpeper Dental Associates
Heather Houchens, The Jones Group CPAs and Consultants
Nicolas Carrasco, Partners 1st Federal Credit Union
Rikki Guerrero, Culpeper County Sheriff’s Office
Reo Hatfield, Prince Michel Vineyard & Wineries

Interested in becoming a Culpeper Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors member?  Please complete the Interest form below!