The Washington County Chamber of Commerce has been serving the business community since 1911 to encourage the growth of existing businesses and industries, provide assistance to new firms or individuals and to advocate legislative and political actions beneficial to the business or general community. Our members have access to innovative programs and offerings that provide opportunities that will ensure their continued business growth and expansion. With more than 1,100 members, we create opportunities through exclusive networking events, economic development initiatives, tourism promotions and business advocacy.

2024 Board of Directors

Chairperson
Matt Thiel, AUMA Actuators

Vice Chairperson
Brook Ward, UPMC Washington

Treasurer
Brian Cullen, SingleSource Property Solutions

Secretary
Jeffrey Walentosky, Moody & Associates

Assistant Secretary/Treasurer
Jennifer Gerchow, ANSYS

Past Chairman
Laural Ziemba, Range Resources

Scott Armstrong, ATI Specialty Rolled Products

John Burglund, RES

Gerald Cathell, Definiti LLC

Andrew Chumney, Peacock Keller, LLP

Diane Hritz, Advanced Surgical Hospital

William J. King, Jr., Washington Financial

Christopher Koop, Energy Transfer

Gary Lobaugh, Pennsylvania American Water

Jim Lyle, WCTPA Chairperson

David Mariner, Waynesburg University, Southpointe CEO Association

Anthony Mauro- Pennsylvania Western University- California

Steve McCarron, Dollar Bank

Brian McCarthy, Valley Tire Company

Kimberly Price, EQT

Ryan Schwotzer, Crossgates, Inc.

Kristian White, Steptoe & Johnson, PLLC

Staff

Jeff M. Kotula
President

Dana M. Bucci
Director, Finance & Tourism Administration

Chase M. McClain
Director, Marketing

Nikki R. Phillips
Marketing Content Manager

Ryanne Dougherty
Marketing Coordinator

Debbie A. Sims
Director, Member Services & Events

Will Thomeier
Director, Economic & Tourism Development

Heidi McIntyre
Administrative Assistant