Executive Committee 2023/2024
Deanna Smith
Chairman of the Board
Deanna's Gluten Free
Gina Lopez
Economic Development Chair
California Center for the Arts
Alex Nunez
Healthcare Chair
Neighborhood Healthcare
Yessenia Mendoza
Secretary
Jim Vander Spek
Outgoing Board Chair
VanderSpek Howerzyl, CPAs
Board of Directors 2023/2024
Roxanne Rostamian
Banner Bank
Tina Inscoe
Civic Member
Don Romo
Consultant
Dr. Julie Kangas
Citracado Dental Group
Kay Bates
Bates Realty
Bill Smith
The Pacific Highland Group
Judy Fitzgerald
Fix Auto USA
Laura Hillebrecht
Farm Stand West
Dr. Nick Yphantides
Civic Member
Jeanette McBrearty
Hunsakers
Escondido Chamber Staff
In order to serve our members at the best possible level, the Chamber team holds itself to the highest standards of excellence, actively embracing the following staff values:
ACCOUNTABILITY: Being responsible to ourselves, each other and to the organization
CREATIVITY: Thinking about different ways of doing things
HONESTY: Communicating the facts without judgment or bias
RESPECT: Acknowledging each other’s value and contribution
TEAMWORK: Working together cooperatively towards a common goal
TRUST: Believing in each other’s success and ability
Chamber Ambassadors
The Ambassadors are a diverse group of member volunteers who assist Chamber leadership and are actively involved in Chamber events and programs focused on developing communications and fostering effective business relationships among the members.
Applicants must be current members in good standing with the Chamber
Committee Meetings are held on the first Friday of the month at 8:00 am, located at the Greater Escondido Chamber of Commerce, 720 N. Broadway, Escondido 92025 (Invitation Only)