Staff directory

As the Chamber team continues to work remotely, please call the main office at (512) 478-9383 or email info@austinchamber.com for the quickest response for general inquiries.

General inquiries

535 East 5th Street
Austin, TX 78701

(512) 478-9383

NameTitlePhone
Executive
Laura HuffmanPresident & CEO512.322.5650
Colleen PateChief of Staff512.478.9383
Operations
Sarah LeNoirOperations Manager512.322.5626
Terri BolinManager, Lobby Operations512.322.5659
Simonne LealLobby Operations512.322.5612
Finance
Leslie GruverCFO512.322.5614
Maren SandlerAccounting Manager512.322.5616
Derek StarzynskiAccounting Assistant512.322.5664
Programs & Engagement
Lyn ChasteenSenior Vice President, Programs & Engagement512.322.5692
Beth KruegerSenior Director, Engagement512.322.5683
Lacy RoeslerDirector, Program Engagement512.322.5613
Customer Experience
Jonathan PackerSenior Vice President, Customer Experience512.322.5677
Membership
Leah DonnerDirector of Customer Development
Britney BoxDirector, Customer Success512.322.5682
Katie MorganCustomer Success Manager512.322.5627
Lauren WrightCustomer Development Representative
Marketing, Communications & Digital
Amanda GutmanVice President, Marketing512.322.5645
Jason SmithBusiness Analyst512.322.5638
Brian EcklundDesigner512.322.5690
Shelby LewandoskiManager, Marketing & Communications512.322.5629
Economic Development
Charisse Bodisch, CEcDSenior Vice President, Economic Development512.322.5608
Beverly KerrVice President, Research512.322.5641
Roland PeñaVice President, Economic Development512.322.5684
Chris RamserDirector, Research512.322.5662
Callie TaylorDirector, Economic Development512.322.5687
Alexis FloresManager, Corporate Expansion512.322.5680
Karen ColeEconomic Development Coordinator512.322.5663
Alfonso LucioEconomic Development Specialist512.322.5633
Global Technology & Innovation
Emily WeiszSenior Manager, Global Technology & Innovation512.322.5655
Strategy
Jeremy MartinSenior Vice President, Strategy512.322.5630
Advocacy
Dana HarrisVice President, State/Federal Advocacy512.322.5647
Matthew GeskeVice President, Regional Infrastructure & Mobility512.322.5654
Education & Talent Development
Gilbert ZavalaVice President, Education & Talent Development512.322.5644
Kwee Lan TeoVice President, Talent Development & Acquisition512.322.5624
Zhelun ChenAssociate Program Manager, Education, Talent & Advocacy512.322.5693