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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

Chamber Trustees