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.

2024 OFFICERS

Chair
Gretchen Franti
Thrivent

Vice chair
Tabitha Perryman
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative

Chair Elect
Nicolle Wootten
Young Profesionals Advisory Council

Treasurer
David Jones
The Jones Group

Counselor
Deb Manzari
Re/Max Regency

Counselor
Ken Bentley
Communications Corporation of America

BOARD MEMBERS

Class of 2025

Maria Lischak, Kona Ice of Culpeper, Locust Grove and Warrenton
Simone Logan, LCPC
Stephen King, Stephen King Insurance Associates

Class of 2026

Rita Smith, ServPRO of Culpeper & Fauquier Counties
Ellen Phipps, Aging Together
Jim LaGraffe, Northern Piedmont Community Foundation
Travis Chaney, UVA Health Culpeper Medical Center

Class of 2027

Paul Klinger, UVA Community Credit Union
Ron Warner, Farm Credit
Randi Richards-Lutz, Culpeper County Public School System

One Year Appointments

Cody Banks, Banks Graphic Design
Charles “Jr” Perryman, Culpeper County Volunteer Fire & Rescue Association
Sonja Reingruber, Carter Bank & Trust
Karina Rodriguez, 101 Latino Multiservices LLC
Heather Schultz, Rappahannock Goodwill Industries

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