Board Members and Staff
Chamber Staff
Terri Kimble
CEO, President
Terri@AhwatukeeChamber.com
Terri Kimble comes to the Ahwatukee Chamber after serving as President/CEO for over 16years. Terri is a Certified Small Business Counselor and a Certified Citizen Planner. She sat on the Michigan Chamber of Commerce Executives Board of Directors for the past 6 years. Terri was recently recognized by Michigan Governor Granholm for her small business advocacy. Terri would like to bring commerce and community together to nourish Ahwatukee's thriving village. Terri and her husband own 2 small businesses.
Paulette Pacioni
VP of Communications & Marketing
Paulette@AhwatukeeChamber.com
The Communications Director is responsible for publishing the monthly E-Newsletter and E-Blasts, organizes the Ahwatukee Community Directory & map and maintains the Chamber website. She helps members market their business. Paulette spent over 20 years in the television industry as a writer/producer and owned her own window covering business for 5 years.
Mike Wells
VP of Membership Services
Mike@AhwatukeeChamber.com
he Membership Director oversees the Chamber's membership team. Mike works on getting businesses to join the chamber and helps keep existing members. Mike is the liaison between businesses and the chamber. He explains membership benefits and works with our members to make sure the chamber is the correct fit to help them build their business. Mike has been in the restaurant business for over 20 years.
Terri Bauer
Membership Services Associate
Sales@AhwtaukeeChamber.com
Terri is responsible for signing new members and retaining existing members to the Chamber's membership base. Terri has experience in the hotel and resort industry. Terri owns Helms Briscoe.
Tami Horne
Membership Services Associate
Tami@AhwatukeeChamber.com
Tami is responsible for signing new members and retaining existing members to the Chamber's membership base. Tami brings experience as a chamber member, small business owner of more than 15 years, and ambassador to the chamber. Tami is a Small Business Specialist for Prepaid Legal Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries.
2010 Chamber Board
Dan Creed Chairperson
Focal Point Business Coaching AZ
480-463-2363
dcreed@focalpointcoaching.com
Dan is a professional Business Coach, Executive Development expert and the owner and CEO of Focal Point Business Coaching of Arizona. Dan has an expansive experience base that includes more than 35 yrs of success in sales, marketing/training, teaching, research, and management. Dan has won the Brian Tracy International Business Coach of the Year Award for the past two years. Dan is a musician and the lead singer with his blues/rock band, playing every weekend he can.
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Mark Deitchman, Vice Chair
R.P. Ryan Insurance
480-704-1331
mdeitchman@rpryan.com
Mark has been in the insurance industry since 1988 and is currently working for R.P Ryan Insurance, a full service independent insurance company. He specializes in property and liability insurance for individals and businesses that are tailored to the specific needs of the client.
Patty Durant, Treasurer
Empire West Title Agency
602-749-7129
pdurant@ewtaz.com
Patty is a sales and marketing representative for Empire West Title Agency of Arizona (EWTA). Her focus is niche marketing for her realtor and mortgage clients. Patty has worked at EWTA since 2002 and received their 2005 Employee of the Year Award. A dedicated member of the Chamber, she is a past chair of the Women in Business committee and is the 2009 recipient of the Palo Verde Award, which recognizes women who excel in business. Patty resides in Ahwatukee with her husband, daughter, and stepson and enjoys volunteering at her daughter’s school and for charities representing the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society.
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Carola Tamarkin, Past Chair
480-704-8145
ctamarkin@cox.net
Carola recently retired from SRP after 35 years of service. Carola is a member of Valley Leadership, the Citizens Commitee, reviewing the issues around the South Mountain Freeway and a member of the Fiesta Bowl volunteer organization.
Katherine Christensen
Kate & Company
480-893-6110
kc@kc-a.com
Katherine has owned and operated two small businesses since 1991; KCA, which specializes in trade association management, meetings/events and public relatons and PRA, Destination Management. She has just launched her third business, Kate & Company, a wedding planning venture.
Stephanie Fierro
Fierro Law PLC
480-247-8145
sfierro@fierrolaw.com
Stephanie is the owner of Fierro Law PLC, a business law and estate planning practice in Ahwatukee. A graduate of New England School of Law in Boston and an ASU Alumni, she returned to Arizona to open her law practice. Stephanie is an active member of the Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce and will serve in 2010 as Chairwoman for the Women in Business commitee.
Greg Furseth
Northern Trust NA
480-883-6805
gwfl@ntrs.com
Greg is the Senior Trust Officer for Northern Trust NA. Greg is a member of the WP Carey School of Business Finance Board of Directors and ASU Sun Angels. Greg has been involved with such organizations as the United Way and Junior Achievement, before joining the Chamber Board. Greg is also almost a black belt in Kempo Karate.
Dawna Gascoigne
The Lending Company
480-704-1288
dawna.gascoigne@TheLendingCo.com
Dawna Gascoigne of the Lending Company has over 22 years of banking experience all of which have been in
Harvey Gibson
Tempe Schools Credit Union
480-892-1893
hgibson@tscu.org
Harvey, of Tempe schools Credit Union, has been an Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber member for 6 years. In addition, he has been a member of the Tempe, Chandler, Mesa and Gilbert chambers as well. He has been a past recipient of the Tempe Chamber's Volunteer of the Year Award, serves on the board of Communities in Schools and the Center for Habilitation.
Pam Hahn
in Demand Arts
480-704-1232
artist@indemandarts.com
Pam of in Demand Arts has realized a lifelong dream to be an artist. Now she completely enjoys her graphic design business and also keeps busy as a professional harpist and bead artist. Pam is also the secretary for the Ahwtaukee Lions Club.
John Hetrick
Salt River Project
480-785-4910
john.hetrick@srpnet.com
John is a Principal Analyst with the Salt River Project which has been a member of the chamber since 2001. He is an Executive Commitee member of the Agri-Business Council of Arizona and serves as the Vice Chair of the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce's Water and Agricultural Issue Committee.
Larry Hughes
That Italian Place
480-759-4459
lhughes@thatitalianplace.com
Larry, owner of That Italian Place has lived and worked in Ahwatukee for the last 10 yrs. He has been active in the community through volunteering and sponsoring events such as the Festival of Lights, Taste of Ahwatukee and other charitable events.
Norma McCormick
Clean 'n Fresh Cleaning Services
480-283-5997
norma@cleannfreshcleaning.com
Norma of Clean 'n Fresh Cleaning Services has been in the cleaning business for over 18 years and is a Ceritified Master Textile technician. Her firm is a member of the Carpet Fibercare Institute, in which she is the Director. She believes in introducing business owners to smarter, more proftable steps to grow their business. She has been a member of the Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber for 1 year.
Aaron Merchant
Merchant Firearms
480-496-8204
merchantfirearms@aol.com
Aaron of Merchant Firearms has been a member of the Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce since 2009. He owns a local firearms business that includes sales, service and instruction. In addition to his current business, he has worked in the food distribution industry and has owns his own Farmers Insurance Agency for the past 10 years.
Jeff Schenk
Edward Jones
480-706-0327
jeff.schenk@edwardjones.com
Jeff, of Edward Jones, has been a member of the Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber for more than 2 years. He is a President of LeTip Tempe Professionals and very involved in the community. His goal is to help Ahwatukee buinesses grow their presence and assist the chamber in being the first place to go for resourceful information for busineses.
Karen Starbowski
Lincoln Financial
480-824-4108
karen.starbowski@lfg.com
Karen Starbowski of Licoln Financial Advisors/Sagemark Consulting has been a member of the Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce for over 3 yrs. She has also served on the AFCC Expo/Commuity Fair Committee for 3 yrs. Her community involvement includes working for the society of Incentive & Travel Executives, the Red Cross and Chrysalis.
Charles P. Thompson
Workforce Experts
480-496-6662
thompsoncp@cox.net
Charles is the President of Workforce Experts, a human resources consulting firm providing service to a broad spectrum of clients. He has more than 30 years experience in the human resources field. Chuck has been a private consultant since 1996. He recieved his Masters of Labor and Industrial Relations from Michigan State University and his BS in Education from Central Michigan University.
