Committees

Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce Committees

You get out what you put in at the Chamber. So lean in and participate. Consider joining a committee. It is a great way to get more involved, promote your business, and meet new people. Take advantage of this leadership opportunity for you to unlock personal and professional growth.

Committees are part of what make the Chamber a strong and resilient institution. Email Chamber Executive Director Jacob Robinson at director@amherstarea.com to learn about volunteer and leadership opportunities.

Finance

Committee Members

Robin Brown, Inn on Boltwood, Chair

Sean Cleary, Amherst Copy & Designworks

Heidi Flanders, Integrity Development & Construction, Inc.

Kishore Parmar, Pioneer Valley Hotel Group

George Michelakis, bankESB

Alex Laguerra Sierra, Amherst Innovative Living

Ambassadors

This committee is our new business welcome wagon! Members reach out to new and existing members to learn what they are looking for from Chamber membership, and help facilitate connections at Chamber events.

This is a great opportunity to meet new businesses and introduce your business, while serving the Chamber's mission to promote the business community!

Chamber Ambassadors

Amy Watts, Greenfield Savings Bank, Chair

Joan Dahl-Lussier, Pioneer Valley Hotel Group

Kyle Dumas, Greenfield Savings Bank

Lisa Eugin, Encharter Insurance

Youssef Fadel, New England Promotional Marketing

Bruce Montague, U.S. Metal Roofing

Kim Montague, Greenfield Savings Bank

Georgia Moore, Cooley Dickinson Hospital

Jarek Przybyla, Fort Hill Collision Services

Government Affairs & Policy Advocacy

Committee Members

Arthur Haskins, Stillwater Real Estate Services, Chair

Sarah Barr, Amherst College

Nancy Buffone, University of Massachusetts Amherst

Heidi Flanders, Integrity Development & Construction, Inc.

Lawrence Kluttz, Amherst College

Tony Maroulis, University of Massachusetts Amherst

Geoff Naunheim, United Way of the Franklin & Hampshire Region

Kishore Parmar, Pioneer Valley Hotel Group

Alden Peotter, Protocol and Amherst Oyster Bar

Belonging in Business

The Belonging in Business Committee is dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment within the Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce and throughout the local business community. Our committee celebrates diverse perspectives, encourages positive workplace cultures, and provides meaningful opportunities for visibility, recognition, and growth. We are committed to driving lasting change through collaboration, clear goals, and authentic community engagement across the Amherst area—fostering connection, accessibility, and opportunity for everyone.

Committee Members

Alex Laguerra Sierra, Amherst Innovative Living, Chair

Jennifer Faulkner, Innovate Culture Lab, LLC

Heidi Flanders, Integrity Development & Construction, Inc.

Dr. Fadia Nordtveit, Springfield College and New York University

Kishore Parmar, Pioneer Valley Hotel Group

Raquel Wood, Amherst College