Officers and Directors
Marketing Director, Immediate Medical Center. Ms. Simmons has been a board member since 2002, and is currently serving another term as President this year. She served as Board President from 2005 to 2007. She is also on the Executive Committee serving as V.P. of Membership and a Chamber Ambassador. She assists on a variety of event planning committees. Ms. Simmons has shown true leadership and a passion for what is best for our City and our Chamber. In 2008, Ms. Simmons was named the Chamber’s Business Women of the Year.
National Sales Director, Recycling Division, Exide Technologies. Mr. Saldana has been a member of the board of directors since 1996, and was formerly the Vice President of Membership. He currently serves on the Executive Committee as Vice President of Government Affairs, as well as Chairman of the Chamber’s Government Affairs Committee. Mr. Saldana also donates his time and serves on a variety of community-based organizations throughout the greater southeast Los Angeles area that service our communities.
Marketing Business Development, E-Central Credit Union. Mr. Hitchock has been a member of the board of directors since 2008. He currently serves on the Executive Committee as Vice President of Community Relations. He is also active with the Chamber’s signature events and assists with our Human Resource Committee.
General Manganger, Citadel Outlets. Ms. Jennrich has been a board member since 2008, and is currently serving on the Executive Committee as Secretary. Mrs. Jennrich assists many local non-profit organizations and charitable causes through her leadership of Citadel Outlets. Her leadership is evident in the success of many community events. In 2011, she was named the Chamber’s Business Women of the Year.
Executive Director, Commerce Industrial Council. Mr. Tafoya oversees all day-to-day operational and programmatic aspects of the Chamber. Prior to joining the Commerce Industrial Council in October 2006, he worked for U.S. Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) where he served as a field deputy and represented the City of Commerce. In his duties, he oversaw legislative initiatives, developed recommendations and strategies for federal funding and policy, and advised on major transportation improvement projects within the district. Since joining the Chamber, he has worked tirelessly to advocate for community-friendly business policies, helped create the Mayor’s Business Relations Committee, built consensus and improved relations at city hall so its membership can prosper.
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