Auburn Hills Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
The Chamber is governed by leaders in industry, government, education, and culture. The Nominating Committee elects directors for three-year terms, with the option of one renewal. The Board meets monthly to guide the strategy and activity of the Auburn Hills Chamber of Commerce, a 501c6 membership organization. Board commitment is instrumental in driving the organization forward.
Chair
Katie Ackert
President,
Branex Group

Vice Chair
Adrienne Bass
Executive Associate
to the President,
Oakland University
Treasurer
Valerie Knol
State and Local Government Relations Manager
Stellantis
Secretary
Steve Berkholz
General Manager of Information Systems,
HIROTEC America
Immediate Past Chair
John Sanchez, CPA
President & CEO,
John A. Sanchez & Company CPA's + Consultants

Kelly Burgin
Founder and Owner,
K.Carroll Accessories
Jeff Caponigro
Executive VP Corp. Communications,
and Chief Marketing Officer,
Trion Solutions

Matthew J. Farrell
CEO & Owner,
Team CORE
Kevin Grigg
Chief Communications Officer,
Detroit Pistons

Richard Messina
Vice President and
Chief Technology Officer,
STRATTEC Security Corporation
Laurice Saba, CPA, MSA
Managing Partner, Auburn Hills Office,
Plante Moran
Denise Sherwood, CEBS, AHIC
Vice President, Health and Benefits,
Marsh McLennan Agency, LLC
Jack Petroskey
Associate General Counsel,
FANUC America Corporation
Thomas Tanghe
City Manager,
City of Auburn Hills