Chamber
Ambassadors

Be an Ambassador and get involved - big time!

The Berkeley Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors are members of the chamber and the business community who believe in promoting the Chamber of Commerce by way of encouraging membership and participation in chamber activities.

Mission Statement

Our Ambassadors provide a communication link between chamber members, other chamber committees and staff, by way of promoting:

  • Membership Benefits & resources.
  • Fostering participation in chamber activities.
  • Improved chamber retention.
  • Acquisition of new members.
  • Assist in broadening chamber image in the community.

Responsibilities

Ambassadors are asked to assist and/or participate in the following:

  • Attend monthly Ambassador meetings as scheduled.
  • Call on new members.
  • Assist with new member orientations.
  • Attend & assist chamber sponsored activities (mixers, luncheons, and dinners).

Benefits

Chamber members have found that involvement in the Chamber benefits both their business and the Chamber.

  • Build stronger business associations and professional friendships.
  • Increase awareness of your business in the Berkeley community.
  • Attend functions as a representative of the Chamber.
  • Network with business & civic groups that will enhance your personal and professional development.

Commitment

A strong team of Ambassadors needs to be committed to the causes and programs created by the Chamber. We ask for the following commitments:

  • Be an active participant for 1 year.
  • Provide positive support and encouragement to colleagues.
  • Contribute ideas to the improvement and enhancement of chamber activities.
  • Be able to dedicate approximately 5 hours a month to Ambassador Activities.
  • Participate in at least 50% of chamber/ambassadors sponsored activities per year.
  • Have an interest in meeting new people.
  • Have fun!

If you have the time, energy, and commitment to be an Ambassador, and want to be a contributing part of the Berkeley business community, the chamber wants you. Please call the chamber at 510-549-7000

When & Where

The Ambassadors meet the 1st Wednesday of every month from 8:30am - 9:30am at the Rose Garden Inn. A complimentary breakfast is included with the meeting.

Our Ambassadors

John Abrate
Union Bank Of California
510-849-8633
John.abrate@uboc.com

Kevin Allen
Rose Garden Inn
510-549-2145
rosegardengm@aol.com

Lisa Bullwinkel
Another Bullwinkel Show
510-548-5335
lbullwinkl@aol.com
 

Roman Fan
Korman & Ng
415-420-7663
roman@romanfan.com
 

Damon Guthrie
SameTeam Us
510-815-0691
damo@sameteam.us

Nikole Halaka
UC Berkeley Conference Services
510-642-0290
nikole@berkeley.edu

Carolyn Henry Golphin
Skates On The Bay
510-549-1900
cgolphin@r-u-i.com

Erik Holland
Fidelity Insurance Services
510-548-8200 ext. 303
erholland@fidelityinsuranceservice.com

Richard Hom, Chair
Mustard Seed Promotions
510-558-0735
Richard@MustardSeedPromotions.com

Stacie A. Jackson
Wells Fargo Bank
510-647-1055
stacie.a.jackson@wellsfargo.com

Nancy Johnson
Berkeley City Club
510-848-7800
generalmanager@berkeleycityclub.com

Marc Korchin
(510) 845-4743
mkorchin@gogreenmotors.com 

 

Michele Molitor
Nectar Consulting, Inc.
510-582-9982
Michele@nectarconsulting.com

Roland Peterson
Telegraph Avenue Business Improvement Dist.
510-486-2366
tbid@transbay.net

Jack Reynolds
Candy Bouquet
510-704-0714
jackrca@sbcglobal.net

Michael Roberts
Golden Gate Fields
510-559-7380
mroberts@goldengatefields.com

Malaga Smith
Malaga Corp.
510-704-1777
mal@malagacorp.com

Julie Sumiki
Paychex
925-242-0700 ext. 30446
jsumiki@paychex.com  
 

Cassandra Ortiz
(510) 843-8144
cater2-unit15@srcmail.com