martha's vineyard chamber of commerce team

Executive Director
Nancy Gardella
508-693-0085, ext. 16
nancy@mvy.com
Responsible for the overall operations of the Chamber, media and public relations, advocacy and marketing.

Deputy Director
Aela Mass
508-693-0085, ext. 10
aela@mvy.com
Responsible for member services, communications, events, monthly newsletter, social media, the Vineyard Blog, and innovative programs and services.

Office Manager
Amanda Pate
508-693-0085, ext. 12
amanda@mvy.com
Responsible for all financial records, human resources and general office duties.

Publications & Web Coordinator, Member Liaison
Jessa Elsasser
508-693-0085, ext. 19
jessa@mvy.com
Responsible for coordinating & managing all Martha's Vineyard Chamber of Commerce publications, assisting in member relations, technical support & web management.

Information Specialist
Eric Shooter
508-693-0085, ext. 0
eric@mvy.com
Responsible for greeting all guests, answering questions, emails, and phone calls as well as maintaining all day to day operations at the MV Chamber of Commerce office.

Information Specialist
Jill Johanson-Thackray
508-693-0085, ext 17
Responsible for greeting visitors, answering phone calls & questions of every variety. Jill is a wealth of knowledge for any and all things Martha's Vineyard!

Information Specialist/Information Booth Manager
Dave Donald
Stop on by the Vineyard Haven Information Booth near the Vineyard Haven Steamship Authority to say "HI!" to Dave and for his knowledgeable advice on how to spend your time on the Vineyard!
Responsible for providing information to visitors about Martha's Vineyard and overseeing the operations of the Welcome Center kiosk in Vineyard Haven.

Mascot, Event Coordinator & Champion of Team Morale
Shark Martha
508-693-0085, ext. 0
sharkmartha@mvy.com
Responsible for all varieties of silly dance moves, surprising visitors and businesses with random guest appearances and boosting all morale within a 5 mile radius.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President
Elizabeth Rothwell, Director of Marketing, Harbor View Hotel

Vice-President
Sandy Ray, Principal, Martha's Vineyard Insurance

Treasurer
Greg Orcutt, Habitat for Humanity and West Tisbury FinCom

Clerk
Nancy Gardella, Executive Director, Martha's Vineyard Chamber of Commerce

Board of Directors
Funi Burdick, Executive Director, Martha's Vineyard Preservation Trust
Dennis DaRosa, Proprietor, DaRosa's Martha's Vineyard Printing
Erik Hammarlund, Attorney, Hammarlund Law Office
Michelle Haynes, Freelance Writer
Annabelle Hunton, Proprietor, Nobnocket Boutique Inn
Delos Lander, Senior Vice President, Rockland Trust
Richard Leonard, Regional President- Martha's Vineyard, Senior Vineyard President, Cape Cod Five
Barbara Ronchetti, Proprietor, Island Alpaca Co. & M.V. Sales and Rentals
Beth Russell, President, SERVPRO of Upper Cape Cod and the Islands
Berta Welch, Co-Owner, Stony Creek Gifts; Director, Aquinnah Cultural Center

AMBASSADORS
The Chamber is delighted to introduce you to our amazing volunteer ambassadors:

Joanna Fairchild, Ocean Park Realty
Sara Hughes, Martha's Vineyard Insurance
Ana Ilievska, Rockland Trust
Tim Lowe, Martha's Vineyard Savings Bank
Ralph Pirozzi, Resort Man, Vineyard Coach & Concierge
Teri Pirozzi, Resort Man, Vineyard Coach & Concierge
Beth Russell , Chairperson, ServPro
David Hannon, David Hannon Fine Arts
Leah Fraumeni, Kelley House