Chamber Board
The Santa Maria Valley Chamber is a membership organization. The Chamber, Visitor Bureau, and Economic Development Commission are led by a unified Board of Directors, made up of senior executives from member companies and partner organizations. The Board provides strategic and policy guidance to ensure the Chamber's program of work serves the best interest of our members and the Santa Maria Valley community.
Professional Staff
The Santa Maria Valley Chamber and Visitors Bureau is a nonprofit association of businesses and organizations that work together to build a healthy, robust economy in the Santa Maria Valley. Under the direction of our member-led Board of Directors, the Chamber has a strong team of professional staff members who work to champion a strong Santa Maria Valley.
Molly Alves
Vice President of Operations & Membership
molly@santamaria.com
(805) 925-2403 x 816
Jennifer Ayala
Marketing Coordinator
jennifera@santamaria.com
(805) 925-2403 x 851
Michael Boyer
President & Chief Executive Officer
michael@santamaria.com
Office: (805) 925-2403 x 825
Dave Cross
Zone Administrator, Santa Barbara County Regional Recycling Market Development Zone (RMDZ)
dave@santamaria.com
(805) 680-5016
Cheryl Cuming
Program Leader - Tourism Marketing District
cheryl@santamaria.com
Patricia Horta
Administrative Support Coordinator
patricia@santamaria.com
(805) 925-2403 x 812
Cara Martinez
Director of Member Experience
cara@santamaria.com
(805) 925-2403 x 852
Yuliana Nelson
Director of Member Programs and Engagement
yuliana@santamaria.com
(805) 623-1167
Terri Oneschuck
Vice President of Finance & Administration
Program Director, Leadership Santa Maria Valley
terrio@santamaria.com
(805) 925-2403 x 824
Jessica Rosa
Communications Coordinator
jessica@santamaria.com
Efrain Salazar-Colores
Hispanic Business Development & Services
efrain@santamaria.com
(805) 925-2403 x 818
Suzanne Singh
Vice President of Economic Development & Government Affairs
suzanne@santamaria.com
Office: (805) 925-2403 x 817
Cell: (949) 433-2258