Business & Merchant
- Last Updated on Friday, 30 January 2015 02:21
The Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce announced that James Protin will serve as the organization's President for 2015.
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The MVRCC Board of Directors officially voted Protin, who serves on the Executive Committee, to the position at their January meeting. Armand Ferrara, Jr., who has served as the organization's President since 1997, will remain as an at-large executive committee member.
Over the 17 years of leadership, among the most notable was the transition in 2001 to a regional format for the Chamber and the acquisition of Chamber Plaza in 2003. "Armand has guided us through some challenging times," said Deb Keefer, Chamber Director. "His expertise and humor has kept us grounded on countless occasions."
"These are big shoes to fill," said Protin, "I will be certainly calling on Armand for his insight and expertise on a regular basis."
Additionally, Angela Stay of Northwest Savings Bank was appointed to the Director's Class of 2016 to replace Erin Sakalik, who resigned late last year. Lori Spina's resignation was regretfully accepted, and her outstanding work and dedication to the Chamber was noted.
2015 Board of Directors - Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce
Patricia Brickner – PA CareerLink, Mon Valley
Deborah Buck – Audrey's Custom Draperies
Vito Dentino – Vito Dentino Agency
Diann Donaldson – Reliance Business Solutions
Armand Ferrara, Executive Committee –Ferrara Appraisal Services
Dave Galloni, Secretary –Charleroi Federal Savings Bank
Brook Gardner –Community Bank
J. J. Georgagis – Keystone Bakery
Don Good – World Kitchen, LLC
Milton Kubik, Treasurer – Charleroi Community Park Trustees
Randy McMahon – Handyman Matters
Jeffrey Mendola – Waddell & Reed, Inc.
Attorney Rick Mudrick, Vice President
Josie Pelzer – Rotolo Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram
James Protin, President – Chester Engineers
Donna Ramusivich – Monongahela Valley Hospital
Wayne E. Ray – Snapshot 47 Photos
Luther Sheets – Southwestern Pennsylvania Human Services, Inc.
Phillip Sparacella – United Way of Mon Valley
Angela Stay – Northwest Savings Bank
Ken Wiltz – Charleroi Area School District
Debra Keefer – Executive Director
Kim Kopec – Administrative Assistant
Attorney Keith Bassi – Solicitor (Bassi, Vreeland & Associates, PC)
