Committees & Project Teams
Committees
The following Committees are comprised of fellow members who collaborate together with the important mission to help grow the value and impact of the Chamber. These groups meet and network regularly, working on high value projects to benefit our members. If you are interested in becoming a part of any committee, please contact the Chamber office.
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Business Education
The Business Education is charged with bringing low cost, high impact business seminars to strengthen your business through monthly workshops and Leadership breakfast presented by experts.
Members
- Bill Clark, Director of Public Relations, Salem Community College – Committee Chair
- Bonnie Baker, Director of Marketing, Salem County Vo-Tech
- Jeffrey Darby, Field Sales Manager, Comcast
- Kim Gattuso, Operations Manager, Professor Gatsby’s Plumbing & Heating
- Mike Gorman, President, Salem Community College
- Chris Hooks, Broker of Record & Owner, The Pino Agency
- Jason Reese, Owner, Henry D Young Insurance Agency
2025 Meeting Dates
The Business Education Committee meets at 9am via Zoom on the following dates:
- January 15
- February 19
- March 19
- April 16
- May 21
- June 18
- July No meeting
- August 20
- September 17
- October 15
- November 19
- December 17
Marketing
The Marketing committee coordinates and develops marketing strategies for both the Chamber and its members. Across Salem County and neighboring regions, the marketing committee delivers digital, social media, and print solutions promoting Chamber events, celebrating our members, and informing our business community.
L – R: Kirsten Engstrom, Robert Cmiel, Theresa Widger, Steve Graham
2025 Meeting Dates
The Chamber Marketing Committee meets at 3pm. Most meetings are via Zoom but some will be in person depending on the collaboration. If you are interested in the Marketing Committee, call for locations.
- January 9
- February 6
- March 6
- April 3
- May 1
- June 5
- July – No meeting
- August 7
- September 4
- October 2
- November 6
- December 4
Members
- Steve Graham, Graham Communications – Committee Chair
- John Campbell, Mannington Mills, Inc.
- Robert Cmiel, Media Going Mobile
- Kirsten Engstrom, Zeus Creative
- Theresa Widger, PSEG Nuclear
- John Salvatore, Director of Communications, Ranch Hope, Inc.
- Catherine Cherry, Cereza Studios
Government Relations & Economic Development Committee
Government Relations Committee help build strong relationships with our local, state, and national legislators. The committee plan and implement our legislative breakfasts and Meet the Candidates Forum annually. The committee provides Chamber members a unified voice with government as well as opportunities to meet them face to face at numerous events during the year.
2025 Meeting Dates
All Meetings Via Zoom – 8:30 am
- January 13
- February 10
- March 10
- April 7
- May 12
- June 9
- July – No Meeting
- August 11
- September 8
- October 6
- November 10
- December 8
Members
- Lou Joyce, LCJPP, LLC – Committee Chair
- Luis Andrade, Owner, Sandpiper International
- Mike Gorman, President, Salem Community College
- Andrew Lindemuth, Western Pest
- Peter Morano, South Jersey Gas
- Adriana Alvarado, Employment Counselor, Cumberland Salem Workforce Investment Board
- Harvey Saunders, President, Calvary Community Development Corp
- Theresa Widger, Stakeholder Outreach Specialist, PSEG Nuclear
- Sean Brown, City of Salem, Director – Housing, Economic Development and Commerce
- Matthew Cassidy, Owner, PCity Bakery & Deebs Bread and Salem Oak Vineyards
- Paul DiLorenzo, Executive Director, Salem Health & Wellness Foundation
- Monica Coffey, NJEDA
- Sean Sepsey, County of Salem, Director of Economic Development
Finance
Oversee administration of Chamber budget, budget preparation, expense approval, oversee Chamber investments, make recommendations for bi annual audit. Report at monthly Board meetings and present monthly Treasurer’s report.
Members
- Ron Zarin, Zarin & Associates CPA’s – Treasurer & CFO
- Doug Wright, CFO, Ranch Hope, Inc.
- Mike Gorman, President, Salem Community College
- Rob Bender, Senior Vice President, First National Bank of Elmer
Members pictured include:L – R Rob Bender, Ron Zarin, Doug Wright
Small Business Growth & Opportunity Committee
The mission of the Salem County NJ Chamber of Commerce Small Business Opportunity and Growth Committee is to foster a thriving small business environment by providing resources, support, and advocacy for local entrepreneurs. We aim to empower small businesses through educational programs, networking events, and strategic partnerships, ensuring they have the tools and opportunities needed to succeed and contribute to the economic vitality of our community.2025 Meeting Dates
8:30am via Zoom
- January 27
- February 24
- March 17
- April 21
- May 19
- June 23
- July No meeting
- August 18
- September 15
- October 20
- November 17
- December 15
Members
- Harvey Saunders, Executive Director, Calvary Community Development Corp. – Committee Chair
- Mike Gorman, President, Salem Community College
- Paul DiLorenzo, Executive Director, Salem Health & Wellness Foundation
- Ina Jetter, Vice Chair, Salem County NAACP
- Jim Grant, Owner, Salem River Inn
- Brittany Smith, Owner, Nellie’s Food Lounge
- Pastor Sonita Johnson, St John’s Pentecostal Outreach
The Sunshine Committee
The Sunshine Committee was born out of a desire of the Chamber Board of Directors to be of greater service to it’s membership. This group of friendly, enthusiastic & supportive Chamber members will have an integral part in most all of the events & initiatives that take place throughout the year. The Sunshine Committee’s goal is to engage with the membership at a higher level as well as consistently participate in live events. We like to say, “We bring the smiles & the balloons!”
Members
- Chris Hooks, Broker, Pino Agency – Chair
- Julia Beasley, Realty, Pino Agency
- Alicia Bjornson, Retired Member
- Ashley Bradway, Owner, Bradway Bookkeeping Services
- Lisa Darnell, Customer Workplace Banking Relationship Manager, Fulton Bank
- Dawn Ellis, Branch Manager Salem & Woodstown, Franklin Bank
- Christy Killoran, Assistant Vice President/Branch Manager, Century Savings Bank
- Jillian Kugler, Franklin Bank
- Christy Myers, Realtor/Broker Associate, American Dream Realty of South Jersey
- Madison Raymond, Marketing Manager, Uniq Electronics
- Miranda McCeig, Reporter, The Elmer Times
2025 Meeting Dates
- 1st Qtr
January 22 – 11am at Woodstown Hotel
February 12 11am via Zoom
March 12 – 11am via Zoom - 2nd Qtr
April 9 – 11 am Pat’s Pizza, Salem
May 14 – 11am via Zoom
June 11 – 11am Via Zoom - 3rd Qtr
July – NO Meeting
August 13 – 11am at Point 40 Diner, Monroeville
September 10 – 11am Via Zoom - 4th Qtr
October 8 – 11am at Mi Hermosa Pueblo, Carneys Point
November 12 – 11am via Zoom
December 10 -11am via Zoom
