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Ambassadors
Educate, energize and empower all Chamber members with knowledge and resources needed to be effective and engaged Chamber colleagues.
Military Affairs Committee
Committee focuses on advocacy, community relations, education, awards/recognition programs and support of our men and women who wear the uniform.
Candidate Evaluation Committee
The Candidate Evaluation Committee interviews candidates for public office and analyzes their background, qualifications and positions regarding Chamber-supported public policy.
Public Affairs Council
Council members represent various business sectors and support the Public Affairs department in assessing the policy objectives of the Tucson Metro Chamber.
Construction and Design Sector Partnership
Whether we’re discussing impact fees, property taxes or talent attraction, our Construction Roundtable tackles important issues that affect the construction industry in and around Tucson. We encourage anyone who has an interest, experience or expertise in the field to join us. We can make a difference in our community when we work together to create solutions.
Talent Attraction + Retention Taskforce
The task force, chaired by Devon Underwood (Talent Store), is the Tucson Metro Chamber’s commitment toward developing a skilled workforce that matches the needs of our employers in addition to building and executing campaigns designed to attract skilled individuals to Tucson and Southern Arizona.
Healthcare Roundtable
This roundtable group, led by Paula Hecht and Kyle Rockwood, stays on the cutting edge of challenges and needs associated with the healthcare industry. It has launched Talent Pipeline Management, a program from the US Chamber, and has set up a step-by-step process to standardize industry job titles and skills. This group works to identify skill gaps and partners with employers to address the gaps. The opioid crisis has also been discussed.
Ambassador Committee
WHEN: Monthly, Fourth Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
WHERE: Tucson Metro Chamber
The mission of the Ambassador Committee is to educate, energize and empower all Chamber members with the knowledge and the resources needed to be effective and engaged Chamber colleagues. The Ambassadors strive to ensure a best-in-class member experience so that all Chamber members realize the value of their investment, promote collaboration for business growth and success and develop meaningful professional relationships.
AMBASSADOR COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Chair,
Holly Abbott
Desert Diamond Casino & Hotel
Vice-Chair,
Kyle Rockwood
Maxim Healthcare Services
Silvia Cuevas
Liberty Mutual Insurance
Amy Dattilo-Cavallaro
CBRE
Dan Charron
Desert Sky IT LLC
Stephanie Chavez
Vantage West Credit Union
Michelle Smith
The Lodge at Ventana Canyon Golf & Racquet Club
Will Hunter
Film Creations, Ltd.
Katrina Noble
FReY Creative Marketing
Beth Macnow-Marsh
Ramada Worldwide by Wyndham
Jimmy Muñozcano
Alliance Bank of Arizona
T.J. Rizzuti
Southern Arizona VA Health Care System
Jackie Rodriguez
Sheraton Tucson Hotel & Suites
Greg Gibson
Happy Enchilada LLC
Irlanda Cuevas
Hughes Federal Credit Union
Ramon Vasquez
Allstate Insurance Co
Jeanne Flower
Commerce Bank of Arizona
Chrisie Ballard
BNI Arizona South
Eugene Carter
LegalShield - Eugene Carter, Independent Associate
Richard Phipps
Onin Staffing - Tucson
Candice Mason
Desert Camo Apparel
Johanna Cordero
Pacific Premier Bank
Jennifer Morris
Platinum Fitness
Danielle Fowler
SARSEF - Southern Arizona Research, Science and Engineering Foundation
Lisa Jones
AlphaGraphics Commercial Printing Services
Stephanie Bermudez
San Miguel High School
Meredith Lipscomb
Visit Tucson
James Doria
Randstad
Natasha Gamboa
Cox Business Services
Tyler Vondrak Tucson Local Media
TALENT ATTRACTION + RETENTION TASKFORCE
The task force, chaired by Devon Underwood (Talent Store), is the Tucson Metro Chamber’s commitment toward developing a skilled workforce that matches the needs of our employers in addition to building and executing campaigns designed to attract skilled individuals to Tucson and Southern Arizona. We understand that labor drives a great majority of market decisions and the future success of our region is tied to the advancement of the hard and soft skills of our workforce. This Task Force is comprised of large and small employers, staffing agencies, workforce development officials and higher education institutions working together to develop the right tools for our community and our employers to achieve success.
CANDIDATE EVALUATION COMMITTEE
WHEN: As needed pursuant to electoral calendar
WHERE: To Be Announced
The Candidate Evaluation Committee interviews candidates for public office and analyzes their background, qualifications and positions regarding Chamber-supported public policy. Committee members disseminate candidate positions to Chamber membership and report the results of the candidate evaluations to the Chamber's political action committee.
Members are appointed to serve on the committee by the Executive Committee of the Tucson Metro Chamber Board of Directors.
To be considered for an invitation-only seat on the Candidate Evaluation Committee, political party registration and any campaign affiliation must be disclosed.
Rob Lamb, Chair
GLHN Architects
MILITARY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
WHEN: Monthly
WHERE: To Be Announced
The Military Affairs Committee (MAC) of the Tucson Metro Chamber has been supporting our military personnel and connecting them to the business community for 87 years. MAC focuses on advocacy, community relations, education, awards/recognition programs and support of our men and women who wear the uniform. MAC proudly supports Tucson’s Davis-Monthan Air Force Base; the 162nd ANG Wing; U.S. Army units including the Western Army Aviation Training Site; the Navy Operational Support Center; U.S. Marine Corps Bulk Fuel Company and the University of Arizona ROTC program.
David Ifflander , Chair
First Command Financial Services, Inc.
Public Affairs Council
WHEN: Bi-weekly
WHERE: Tucson Metro Chamber
The Public Affairs Council is comprised of members engaged in public policy analysis. Council members represent various business sectors and support the Public Affairs Department in assessing the policy objectives of the Tucson Metro Chamber. The group engages in discussions focused on pro-business initiatives at the local, state and federal levels. Topics range from economic development and growth, to transportation, to healthcare. The Public Affairs Council aims to strengthen the relationship between the Chamber and its members by collaborating about how the Chamber can better advocate for business-friendly policies and influence the decisions made by our elected officials.
Public Affairs Council members are appointed to serve on the council by the Tucson Metro Chamber Board of Directors. Vacancies are announced in Chamber communications.
Jean Gage, Chair
CopperPoint Mutual Insurance Company
task forces
The Tucson Metro Chamber utilizes task forces to complete special programs and initiatives as needed. Chamber members interested in serving on a task force will be placed onto a list and activated when a project arises. The Chamber’s task forces commence activity upon inception of a special program and terminate at project completion. Task forces may be formed for projects focused on helping the Chamber fulfill its mission of leading and advocating for a successful community.