Chamber Leadership
Chamber Staff

Executive Director
Sara Regan
925-284-7404, Ext. 110
Sara Regan is at home in Lamorinda, although born and raised through high school in the Midwest, her family put down roots in Moraga in the late 80’s. She and her husband moved to Lafayette in 2000 to raise their own family and later relocated to Moraga. They have four active kids, now mostly young adults. She has spent many hours cheering in the bleachers around town, volunteering in classrooms, organizing team events, etc… Sara started at the Lafayette Chamber in 2014 and enjoys working with our membership, neighbors, community partners, friends, and school liaisons to promote local businesses and community events. She loves to travel any chance she gets. Read the December 7, 2022 Lamorinda Weekly article here.

Financial Administrator
Linda Carlson
925-284-7404, Ext. 113
Back in 2001 – handling the Chamber’s bookkeeping on a weekly contract basis – Linda Carlson could never have imagined her almost 20 year Chamber career that was to come. In June 2004 she joined the staff, evolving from Office Manager to her present role as Financial Administrator. Linda has enjoyed watching all the growth and changes to the Chamber over the past two decades. She is a pet parent to a black cat named Shasta.

Communications Director
Holly Sonne
925-284-7404, Ext. 115
Holly Sonne has been promoting Lafayette and supporting our nonprofit and business community as Communications Director at the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce since 2016. She invites you to visit Lafayette’s downtown and enjoy the many community events including the Lafayette Art & Wine Festival held in September. She is the mother of two students, resides in Lafayette, and hits the slopes as much as possible.

Member Engagement Coordinator
Rebekah Dani
925-284-7404, Ext. 117
Rebekah is a SoCal native where she completed her Bachelors in Music and Masters in Business. She moved to the Bay Area in 2021 and became a member of the Lafayette Chamber in 2022. She was quickly immersed in the business and local community of Lafayette and fell in love. She is the owner of Create & Flow Studio on Mt. Diablo and is a certified Mindset and Success coach + mentor helping creative entrepreneurs heal, reprogram their mind, and create strategy for building the life + business they desire. She is passionate about the arts, business, and emotional + mental health and she’s made it her goal to fill her life with those things serving whomever she can along the way. She is thrilled to continue serving the Lafayette & Lamorinda community through her role within the Lafayette Chamber.

Office Administrator and Project Coordinator
Luisa Miles
925-284-7404, Ext. 118
Event and Project Coordinator
Ginny W. Quell, Currently on maternity leave!
925-284-7404
2023 Board of Directors
Executive Committee
- President: Rebecca LeVan, Contra Costa Fitness (Term 2023-2024)
- Vice President: Katie Santos, Katie Santos Consulting-Fitness HR (Term 2022-2023)
- Past President: Fred Steingraf, Edward Jones Financial (Term 2023-2024)
- Secretary: Kathy Merchant (Term 2022-2023)
- Treasurer: Caesar Perales, Caesar Perales*, CPA (Term 2023-2024)
- Dennis Garrison, Oakwood Athletic Club (Term 2022-2023)
- John McCormick, Lamorinda Music (Term 2022-2023)
Directors
- Brian Aiello, Pinnacle Apparel & Promotions (Term 2022-2023)
- Christina Alba, Rivulet Chiropractic (Term 2023-2024)
- Nick Bozych, Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa (Term 2022-2023)
- Lily Dong, Lily Dong Photography (Term 2023-2024)
- Dennis Erokan, Consultant, Get Famous (Term 2023-2024)
- Travis Johnson, Dream Big Construction (Term 2023-2024)
- Aran Nafisi, US Bank (Term 2023-2024)
- Matt Pease, Lafayette Rotary (Term 2022-2023)
- Jesse Wellen, Lafayette Car Wash & Detail Center (Term 2023-2024)
Directors at Large (Term 2023)
- Christine Raymond, Greet Lafayette
- Dr. Jeremy Steel, Steel Chiropractic
- Wendy Tamis, Clocks Etc.
Advisory Board
- Niroop Kasthuri Srivatsa, City Manager, City of Lafayette
- Don Tatzin, Community Representative, Lamorinda, State Senator Steve Glazer
- Dr. Brent Stephens, Superintendent, Lafayette School District
2023 Ambassadors
Chair, Kyle Sumner, Chambers & Chambers
- Chair, Stephanie McNabb, Primp Salon
- David Benet, Mobility Matters
- Matt Boone, Dan Fitzpatrick Team
- Patricia Bouie Hinds, Classic Home Loans
- Carine Camara, CARRINNA
- Grace Dixon, Community Foundation of Lafayette
- Roberto Hernandez, New York Life
- Grant Krogius, New York Life
- Dennis Markam, Town Hall Theatre
- Jenn Mecham, Unbound Training Company
- Ali Stoddard, Green Alley
- Casey Weider, Amplified Digital Agency
Committees
To accomplish its many activities the Chamber has the following committees and subcommittees for 2023:
Art & Wine Committee
Board Chair: Dr. Jeremy Steel, Steel Chiropractic
Staff Liaison: Sara Regan
- Meets monthly from March through September to coordinate and produce the annual event.
- Volunteers and staff work together behind the scenes to ensure that every attendee has a positive festival experience. A lot goes into offering a truly exceptional event, and volunteers are the people who execute much of the hard work.
- Everyone is encouraged to participate regardless of one’s own specialty or service. It involves a large team effort and requires working the entire weekend of the event.
Budget & Finance Committee
Board Chair: Caesar Perales, Caesar C. Perales, CPA
Staff Liaison: Sara Regan
- Consists of the incoming President, Treasurer, and the Executive Director.
- Prepares the annual budget for the board’s approval.
Business Issues/Governmental Affairs Committee
Board Chair: John McCormick, Lamorinda Music
Staff Liaison: Rebekah Dani
- Meets first Wednesday of the Month.
- Identifies issues that the Chamber will explore and consider making recommendations to the board for action.
- Facilitates communications between the Chamber and governmental representatives/agencies.
- Provides representation at City Council and commission meetings.
- Develops pro-active, timely position statements on relevant issues on behalf of the Chamber.
- Implements community forums to promote dialogue on city issues impacting the business community.
- Works on behalf of membership to encourage a positive, pro-business environment.
Nomination Committee
Board Chair: Katie Santos, Katie Santos Consulting-Fitness HR
Staff Liaison: Sara Regan
- Consists of up to five members, including at least one member of the Executive Committee shall be appointed by the President.
- The Executive Director will serve as secretary with no voting privileges.
- Meetings start in June of each year.
- Charged with identifying members to serve as board members and encouraging nominations. Deliver a slate of candidates to the board.
- Recommend for approval of the board a slate of officers to serve as the Executive Committee.
Executive Committee
Board Chair: Rebecca LeVan, Contra Costa Fitness
Staff Liaison: Sara Regan
- Officers of the Chamber Board.
- Meets on the first Tuesday of each month.
- Nominated by the in-coming President and the Elections Committee.
- Made up of the President, Past President, Vice Presidents, Treasurer, Parliamentarian & Executive Director.
- Makes recommendations to the Board of Directors.
- Direction level of the organization.
Green Committee
Board Chair: Kathy Merchant
Staff Liaison: Holly Sonne
- Partners with the City of Lafayette (Environmental Task Force) and Sustainable Lafayette to provide the membership with an understanding of what’s important and guidelines to protect resources and be more socially responsible.
- Develops new programs to assist local businesses in being more environmentally friendly.
Membership Committee
Staff Liaison: Rebekah Dani
- Meets monthly
- Committee co-chaired by the Membership Engagement Coordinator.
- Directs recruitment and retention of Chamber members.
- Oversees Ambassador program.
- Coordinates and supports Mixers, Ribbon Cuttings, and Member orientation.
- Develops and monitors member services and benefits.
Reservoir Run Committee
Board Chair: Dennis Garrison, Oakwood Athletic Club
Staff Liaison: Luisa Miles
- Made up of school representatives and staff that meet from August to October monthly to coordinate, promote and produce the annual Reservoir Run.
- Coordinate school and community volunteers to facilitate this event.
- Coordinates and operates Healthy Lifestyle Fair
Taste of Lafayette Committee
Board Chair: Fred Steingraf, Edward Jones Financial
Staff Liaison: Ginny W Quell
- Meets semiweekly in March through May to help staff with outreach and marketing of the tasting stroll.
- Coordinates with our local restaurants to host the annual restaurant tour.
- Engages with the Community Foundation of Lafayette as our beneficiary.
Subcommittees
AMBASSADORS
Chairs: Kyle Sumner and Stephanie McNabb, Primp Salon
Staff Liaison: Rebekah Dani
GPAC
Chair: Matt Pease, Rotary Club of Lafayette
Staff Liaison: Sara Regan
Lamorinda Business Women
Chair: Carine Camara, CARRINNA
Staff Liaison: Holly Sonne
YOPROS
Chairs: Matt Boone and Gian Panetta, Mark Hoogs State Farm
Staff Liaison: Rebekah Dani