Welcome 2021 Board of Directors

On January 27th the East Orlando Chamber of Commerce celebrated the annual tradition of swearing in the Board of Directors at Bonefish Grill. The 2021 Board of Directors took the Oath of Office from the Honorable Judge Eric H. DuBois of the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida who presided over the Ceremony. Andrew Cole, Chamber President/CEO stated, “I am excited to be working this this new Board, we have many new leaders with great ideas to propel the Chamber in a post COVID-19 era.”

The Chamber is welcoming the 2021 Board Members.

• Board Chair, Martha Santoni, Nemours Children’s Hospital

• Immediate Past Chair, Karen Jensen, Orlando Health

• Secretary, Vanessa Bershad, AdventHealth

• Treasurer, Corie Comer, Florida Capital Bank

• Trustee Liaison, Don Whyte, Suburban Land Reserve

• Ambassador Chair, Sabrina Persaud, Nadini Printing & Marketing Solutions

• Advocacy Chair, Eric Gray, Christian Service Center for Central Florida

• Jesse Blakley, Tavistock Development Company

• Barbara Bombalier, Welbro Building Corp

• Evelyn Cardenas, Central Florida Auto Dealers Association

• Joe Genovesi, Orlando Lighting Systems

• Heather Frebe, OrlandoVA Healthcare System

• Dr. Cap Jadonath, Orange Technical College

• Fred Kittinger, University of Central Florida

• Roger Lear, OrlandoJobs.com

• Clifford Marvin, CareerSource

• Lora Miller, CHEP/CHEP Charitable Foundation

• Graciela Noriega Jacoby, Heart of United Way

• Wanda Parisi, Embroidery Plus Promotional, Inc.

• Brenda Sanabria, Hampton Inn & Suites-UCF

The Chamber also recognizes the following Directors for their past service on the Board.

• Chris Luczywo, First 2 Aid

• Terry Sible, Krowne Realty

• Julio Aviles, Gold Star Title & Escrow

• Rob Hynes, RPH Strategies

• Dr. Harinath Sheela, MD

Andrew Cole said “The 2020 Board had an integral role assisting the Chamber to get through the uncertainty during last year, their expertise and commitment was greatly appreciated.”

The Chamber also recognized several members who served and supported the organization during 2020. The following businesses and members were recognized:

• 2020 Chamber Volunteer - Bob Filichia, Filichia Insurance Agency

• 2020 Rising Star - Roger Lear, OrlandoJobs.com

• 2020 Chamber Partner - Powernet

• 2020 Most Engaged Member - Yesha Patel, Platinum Signs & De sign

• 2020 Ambassador Extraordinaire - Julio Aviles, Gold Star Title & Escrow

• 2020 BOD MVP - Don Whyte, Suburban Land Reserve

For the past 75 years the East Orlando Chamber of Commerce has been connecting our area businesses. “This year is special” says Cole, “We are assembling a 75th Anniversary Commemorative Book & Directory.” This publication allows our members to be listed in a directory and have opportunities to advertise. The hardbound edition will be a keepsake depicting the history of East Orange County since 1946. If you are interested in advertising or wish to be listed in the directory, contact the Chamber office at 407-277-5951. If you are a history buff and have photos or stories you would like to have considered for the publication, please contact Andrew Cole at the Chamber for additional details. The East Orlando Chamber of Commerce is excited what 2021 will bring and we would love to have you involved.

For more information call (407) 277-5951 or visit our website at eocc. org. The East Orlando Chamber of Commerce everywhere East of I-4.