npbc chamber ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Jupiter, Florida- (07/7/10) – The Northern Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce has welcomed six new members to its esteemed Board of Directors and announced its 2010-2011 Executive Committee. The two groups – comprised of business and community leaders – are charged with directing the Chamber’s strategic plan as the organization strives to maintain and strengthen a thriving business climate in Northern Palm Beach County.  Their responsibilities consist of four primary functions: policymaking, planning, community relations and finance management.  

The role of Executive Committee Chairman will be fulfilled by Michael V. Mitrione, Shareholder and leader of the Corporate Practice for Gunster, Attorneys at Law. Donald Kiselewski, Jr., Area Manager for Florida Power & Light, has been selected as Chair-elect. Ken Kennerly from IGP Sports & Entertainment Group and The Honda Classic will serve as Secretary. Greg Leach of Hospice of Palm Beach County Foundation is Treasurer. Additional committee members include: Roger Amidon, Palm Beach County Tourism Development Council; Patti Hamilton, Southern Waste Systems and Sun Recycling; Don Hearing, Cotleur & Hearing; Ken Kahn, LRP Publications; and Ken Montgomery, Barnabas Consulting.

This will be the first term on the Board of Directors for: Mike Cowling, Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center; Jane Broderick, PGA National Resort and Spa;  Dolly Champey, PGA Credit Union; Nat Nason, Nason, Yeager, Gerson, White & Lioce, P.A.; Jim McCarten, The Gardens Mall; and Stephanie Mitrione, Florida Power & Light. 

 “Our number one goal over the next year will be to drive sustainable growth and prosperity in Northern Palm Beach County. It is our hope that through creative business leadership, we can solve community problems and initiate constructive action.” said Mitrione, Chairman.

 The Board of Directors also includes the below returning members:

·         Chip Armstrong, The Keyes Company Realtors

·         Jeff Castner, Jupiter Beach Resort and Spa

·         Neil Gaeta, Fischer Gaeta

·         Terry Gearing, Florida Atlantic University

·         Tim Goering, BNY Mellon Wealth Management

·         Jon Graham, Jupiter Medical Center

·         Todd Hutchinson, The Tequesta Agency

·         Scott MacLachlan, Palm Beach State College

·         Steven McCraney, McCraney Property Company

·         Joe Pinto, Roger Dean Stadium

·         Woody Roe, The Roe Group

·         Ed Shea, Lockheed Martin