Board of Directors
Dave Powers
Chairman of the Board
Dave serves as the Chairman of the Board for the Chamber, as well as being on the Executive Board of Directors. Dave is Branch Manager of HomeBridge Financial Services which serves the Inland Empire. HomeBridge is the 6th largest non-bank mortgage banker that facilitates home purchases and refinances to our community. Dave also serves on the Board with the California Association of Mortgage Professionals which helps the mortgage banking industry with laws and regulations.
HomeBridge Financial Services
www.homebridge.com/ 909.257.2173
Chairman of the Board
Dave serves as the Chairman of the Board for the Chamber, as well as being on the Executive Board of Directors. Dave is Branch Manager of HomeBridge Financial Services which serves the Inland Empire. HomeBridge is the 6th largest non-bank mortgage banker that facilitates home purchases and refinances to our community. Dave also serves on the Board with the California Association of Mortgage Professionals which helps the mortgage banking industry with laws and regulations.
HomeBridge Financial Services
www.homebridge.com/ 909.257.2173
Andrew Behnke
Chairman Elect
Andrew serves as the Chairman Elect for the Chamber. Andrew is the Vice President and General Manager of the DoubleTree by Hilton Claremont. In addition to his role General Manager, he also oversees the commercial and residential development for the hotel’s parent company. Andrew also serves on the Board of Directors for the San Bernardino Chapter of the American Red Cross.
DoubleTree By Hilton, Claremont
www.doubletreeclaremont.com 909.626.2411
Chairman Elect
Andrew serves as the Chairman Elect for the Chamber. Andrew is the Vice President and General Manager of the DoubleTree by Hilton Claremont. In addition to his role General Manager, he also oversees the commercial and residential development for the hotel’s parent company. Andrew also serves on the Board of Directors for the San Bernardino Chapter of the American Red Cross.
DoubleTree By Hilton, Claremont
www.doubletreeclaremont.com 909.626.2411
Eric Hanson
Immediate Past Chairman and Treasurer
Eric serves as the Treasurer for the Chamber, as well as providing backup for the current Chairman of the Board in his role as Immediate Past Chairman. Eric is the President of Inland Productivity Solutions a Managed IT Solution provider based in Upland, servicing the Information Technology needs of Small and Medium Businesses in the Inland Empire. Eric also serves as the President of the Upland Rotary Club.
Inland Productivity Solutions
www.inland-prod.com 909.981.4500
Immediate Past Chairman and Treasurer
Eric serves as the Treasurer for the Chamber, as well as providing backup for the current Chairman of the Board in his role as Immediate Past Chairman. Eric is the President of Inland Productivity Solutions a Managed IT Solution provider based in Upland, servicing the Information Technology needs of Small and Medium Businesses in the Inland Empire. Eric also serves as the President of the Upland Rotary Club.
Inland Productivity Solutions
www.inland-prod.com 909.981.4500
Terri DiMarco
Secretary
Terri is the Upland Chamber of Commerce Secretary, where she serves as a member of the executive committee to keep records of the organization and ensure the minutes are taken at the board of directors meetings and executive board meeting, performs all duties as assigned to the secretary by the board of directors and chamber policy. Terri also serves as an administrator and Director of Advancement at Carden Arbor View School.
Carden Arbor View School
www.cardenarborview.org 909.982.9919
Secretary
Terri is the Upland Chamber of Commerce Secretary, where she serves as a member of the executive committee to keep records of the organization and ensure the minutes are taken at the board of directors meetings and executive board meeting, performs all duties as assigned to the secretary by the board of directors and chamber policy. Terri also serves as an administrator and Director of Advancement at Carden Arbor View School.
Carden Arbor View School
www.cardenarborview.org 909.982.9919
Dori Ferranto
Vice Chair of Public Affairs
Assistance Insurance Agency
www.assistanceins.com 909.360.5569
Vice Chair of Public Affairs
Assistance Insurance Agency
www.assistanceins.com 909.360.5569
Richard Mayo
Vice Chair of Business Services
Richard has been a Chamber member for the past 33 years and a board member for 20 years. Richard owns and operates Pacific Auto Sales and Leasing in Upland for the past 33 years. Pacific Auto Sales and Leasing is a shopping service for new and pre-owned automobiles, a business built on great customer service. Richard loves the Upland Chamber and looks forward to having everyone be part of our fantastic team!
Pacific Auto Sales and Leasing
www.pacificautosalesandleasing.com 909.981.1383
Vice Chair of Business Services
Richard has been a Chamber member for the past 33 years and a board member for 20 years. Richard owns and operates Pacific Auto Sales and Leasing in Upland for the past 33 years. Pacific Auto Sales and Leasing is a shopping service for new and pre-owned automobiles, a business built on great customer service. Richard loves the Upland Chamber and looks forward to having everyone be part of our fantastic team!
Pacific Auto Sales and Leasing
www.pacificautosalesandleasing.com 909.981.1383
Terry Jeffers
Vice Chair of Organizational Affairs
Terry Jeffers has served on the Board since 2013 and was Chair in 2015-2016. He is the owner of Right at Home of the Inland Valley, his third franchise territory. Terry received his Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies from California State University, Northridge. He left 20 years of corporate sales and management in 2009 to pursue his entrepreneurial spirit and passion for serving his community. Right at Home provides home care assistance to disabled adults and seniors to ensure and improve the quality of their lives.
Right at Home - Inland Valley
www.rahinlandvalley.com 909.795.8838
Vice Chair of Organizational Affairs
Terry Jeffers has served on the Board since 2013 and was Chair in 2015-2016. He is the owner of Right at Home of the Inland Valley, his third franchise territory. Terry received his Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies from California State University, Northridge. He left 20 years of corporate sales and management in 2009 to pursue his entrepreneurial spirit and passion for serving his community. Right at Home provides home care assistance to disabled adults and seniors to ensure and improve the quality of their lives.
Right at Home - Inland Valley
www.rahinlandvalley.com 909.795.8838
Heather Potvin
Ex Officio
Heather Potvin is the past Treasurer for the Chamber, and currently serves as Ex-Officio Financial Consultant to the Board of Directors. Heather is the owner and founder of Hharpp Accounting Services and Hharpp Business Services Inc (a Nevada Corporation). Every business is unique in their needs, and Heather's company works with small businesses to manage their accounting, payroll, and cash flow.
Hharpp Business Services Inc.
www.hharpp.com 702.818.1157
Ex Officio
Heather Potvin is the past Treasurer for the Chamber, and currently serves as Ex-Officio Financial Consultant to the Board of Directors. Heather is the owner and founder of Hharpp Accounting Services and Hharpp Business Services Inc (a Nevada Corporation). Every business is unique in their needs, and Heather's company works with small businesses to manage their accounting, payroll, and cash flow.
Hharpp Business Services Inc.
www.hharpp.com 702.818.1157
Cheryl Bailey
Board Member
Cheryl Bailey is a Vice President Relationship Manager at AltaPacific Bank. Cheryl is a local, established banker and has an accomplished history for providing relationship banking services to businesses, professionals and non-profit organizations for more than 30 years in the Inland Empire. Cheryl believes that each client is unique. As such, the business banking products she offers are designed to be customized to each client’s specific needs. Cheryl is responsive, accessible, and will work with you to accomplish your goals.
AltaPacific Bank
www.apbconnect.com 909.256.5300
Board Member
Cheryl Bailey is a Vice President Relationship Manager at AltaPacific Bank. Cheryl is a local, established banker and has an accomplished history for providing relationship banking services to businesses, professionals and non-profit organizations for more than 30 years in the Inland Empire. Cheryl believes that each client is unique. As such, the business banking products she offers are designed to be customized to each client’s specific needs. Cheryl is responsive, accessible, and will work with you to accomplish your goals.
AltaPacific Bank
www.apbconnect.com 909.256.5300
Michael Donaldson
Board Member
Michael Donaldson has worked in the Southern California financial and insurance industry since 2004 and joined Kessler Alair Insurance Services in 2008. Always having had an interest in business and finance, his line of work allows him to work directly with a variety of individuals, helping them grow and protect the financial positions and businesses that they have worked so hard to develop. His special area of focus includes individual and Group/Company Health, Dental, Life, & Disability Insurance as well as Commercial Insurance services, including General Liability, Commercial Auto, Workers Compensation and Business Owners etc.
Kessler Alair Insurance Services
www.kessleralair.com 909.931.1500
Board Member
Michael Donaldson has worked in the Southern California financial and insurance industry since 2004 and joined Kessler Alair Insurance Services in 2008. Always having had an interest in business and finance, his line of work allows him to work directly with a variety of individuals, helping them grow and protect the financial positions and businesses that they have worked so hard to develop. His special area of focus includes individual and Group/Company Health, Dental, Life, & Disability Insurance as well as Commercial Insurance services, including General Liability, Commercial Auto, Workers Compensation and Business Owners etc.
Kessler Alair Insurance Services
www.kessleralair.com 909.931.1500
David Garthwaite
Board Member
David is the owner and founder of The ImagEmporium, a promotional marketing and branding company. He is in a unique position as a Board Member and an Ambassador for the Upland Chamber of Commerce. David graduated from Alta Loma High School, earned his Bachelors at USC, and M.B.A from Pepperdine University. He is the current president for Upland Business Toastmaster, and serves on the board for both the Cooper Museum and the Volunteers of the Inland Empire.
The IMAGEmporium
www.TheIE.Biz 909.999.7671
Board Member
David is the owner and founder of The ImagEmporium, a promotional marketing and branding company. He is in a unique position as a Board Member and an Ambassador for the Upland Chamber of Commerce. David graduated from Alta Loma High School, earned his Bachelors at USC, and M.B.A from Pepperdine University. He is the current president for Upland Business Toastmaster, and serves on the board for both the Cooper Museum and the Volunteers of the Inland Empire.
The IMAGEmporium
www.TheIE.Biz 909.999.7671
Suzanne Graves
Board Member
Suzanne M. Graves is the Past Chairman of the Board for the Upland Chamber of Commerce for two consecutive terms from 2013-2015. She is the Managing Partner in the Law Offices of Suzanne M. Graves, Inc. She is a certified specialist with the State Bar of California in Estate Planning, Trusts, and Probate Law. She assists her clients in all aspects of estate and business planning. Suzanne is also on the Board of Directors for The Incredible Edible Community Garden, Outdoor Journeys, and VNA Hospice & Palliative Care of Southern California. She is currently serving as President of Executive Women's International.
Law Office of Suzanne M. Graves
www.SuzanneGraves.com 909.981.6177
Board Member
Suzanne M. Graves is the Past Chairman of the Board for the Upland Chamber of Commerce for two consecutive terms from 2013-2015. She is the Managing Partner in the Law Offices of Suzanne M. Graves, Inc. She is a certified specialist with the State Bar of California in Estate Planning, Trusts, and Probate Law. She assists her clients in all aspects of estate and business planning. Suzanne is also on the Board of Directors for The Incredible Edible Community Garden, Outdoor Journeys, and VNA Hospice & Palliative Care of Southern California. She is currently serving as President of Executive Women's International.
Law Office of Suzanne M. Graves
www.SuzanneGraves.com 909.981.6177
Sid Robinson
Board Member
Sid Robinson has served on the Upland Chamber of Commerce board of directors since 2016. He is managing partner of Robinson and Associates, an Upland-based strategic communications and public relations firm. A member of the Upland City Council, Sid and his wife and business partner Beth Robinson have lived in Upland for more than 30 years. Sid has enjoyed an effective and successful public relations career spanning more than 33 years. He is APR-accredited by the Public Relations Society of America.
Robinson and Associates
www.robinsonandassociates.us 909.227.9589
Board Member
Sid Robinson has served on the Upland Chamber of Commerce board of directors since 2016. He is managing partner of Robinson and Associates, an Upland-based strategic communications and public relations firm. A member of the Upland City Council, Sid and his wife and business partner Beth Robinson have lived in Upland for more than 30 years. Sid has enjoyed an effective and successful public relations career spanning more than 33 years. He is APR-accredited by the Public Relations Society of America.
Robinson and Associates
www.robinsonandassociates.us 909.227.9589
Jeff Rupp
Board Member
Jeff serves on the Board of Directors for the Upland Chamber. Jeff is a Licensed Civil Engineer and a LEED AP in Building Design & Construction. Jeff is Vice President at Madole & Associates, Inc., a Land Planning, Civil Engineering, and Land Surveying Consulting firm located in Rancho Cucamonga. At Madole we are “Engineering Communities for Life”. We provide Engineering and Surveying services to both Private Developers and Public Agencies on a multitude of projects including Residential Development, Retail and Commercial Development, Parks & Recreational Facilities, Transportation and Infrastructure Projects, and Sustainable Communities.
Madole & Associates
909.481.6322 ext. 136
Board Member
Jeff serves on the Board of Directors for the Upland Chamber. Jeff is a Licensed Civil Engineer and a LEED AP in Building Design & Construction. Jeff is Vice President at Madole & Associates, Inc., a Land Planning, Civil Engineering, and Land Surveying Consulting firm located in Rancho Cucamonga. At Madole we are “Engineering Communities for Life”. We provide Engineering and Surveying services to both Private Developers and Public Agencies on a multitude of projects including Residential Development, Retail and Commercial Development, Parks & Recreational Facilities, Transportation and Infrastructure Projects, and Sustainable Communities.
Madole & Associates
909.481.6322 ext. 136
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