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.
2023 Board of Directors
Chairperson
Laural Ziemba, Range Resources
Vice Chairperson
Matt Thiel, AUMA Actuators
Treasurer
Brook Ward, Washington Health System
Secretary
Jeffrey Walentosky, Moody & Associates
Assistant Secretary/Treasurer
Brian Cullen, SingleSource Property Solutions
Past Chairman
Gerald Cathell, Definiti LLC
Scott Armstrong, ATI Flat Rolled Products
John Burglund, RES
Andrew Chumney, Peacock Keller, LLP
Jennifer Gerchow, ANSYS
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
Brian McCarthy, Valley Tire Company
Renee Flenner Morales, Crown Castle
Dale-Elizabeth Pehrson, Pennsylvania Western University
Kimberly Price, EQT
Ryan Schwotzer, Crossgates, Inc.
Kristian White, Steptoe & Johnson, PLLC
The Hon. Diana Irey Vaughan, Washington County Board of Commissioners
The Hon. Larry Maggi, Washington County Board of Commissioners
The Hon. Nick Sherman, Washington County Board of Commissioners
Staff
Jeff M. Kotula
President
Dana M. Bucci
Director, Finance & Tourism Administration
Chase M. McClain
Director, Marketing
Nikki R. Phillips
Marketing Content Manager
Debbie A. Sims
Director, Member Services & Events
Will Thomeier
Director, Economic & Tourism Development
Heidi McIntyre
Administrative Assistant