Meet Our Leadership
This devoted team of volunteer Directors personify dedication to community, and commitment to making our region a great place where business can prosper and families can live, work, play and shop. These individuals come from companies large and small and represent businesses in many different sectors of American Commerce. Together this team helps to set the direction for this Chamber of Commerce, and together we can accomplish much.
Officers
Chance Mikos
Miko's Insurance Group, LLC
Board Chair
"I am excited to be a part of such an important organization for our communities and our business owners. The Chamber has worked hard over the last 2 years to position ourselves for the future. As we look to the future we stand as a watchman on the tower, looking at what is right in front of us as well as what is out far on the horizon. I am looking forward to a great 2019 for our region's businesses and communities."
Taylor Haught,
Yellowstone Landscape
Secretary
Scott Phillips
Carefree Partners
Immediate Past Chair Board Chair
Chance Mikos
Miko's Insurance Group, LLC
Board Chair
"I am excited to be a part of such an important organization for our communities and our business owners. The Chamber has worked hard over the last 2 years to position ourselves for the future. As we look to the future we stand as a watchman on the tower, looking at what is right in front of us as well as what is out far on the horizon. I am looking forward to a great 2019 for our region's businesses and communities."
Taylor Haught,
Yellowstone Landscape
Secretary
Scott Phillips
Carefree Partners
Immediate Past Chair Board Chair
At_Large Board Members:
Chris Herring
University of Phoenix
Brandon Klippel
Wells Fargo
Jay Leonard
SecureSource
Kevin Moore
Moore Graphics
Zachary Mushkatel
Mushkatel, Robbins and Becker P.L.L.C
Sean Tonge'
John F. Long Properties
Bill Vensel
Crescent Crown Distributing
Chris Herring
University of Phoenix
Brandon Klippel
Wells Fargo
Jay Leonard
SecureSource
Kevin Moore
Moore Graphics
Zachary Mushkatel
Mushkatel, Robbins and Becker P.L.L.C
Sean Tonge'
John F. Long Properties
Bill Vensel
Crescent Crown Distributing
Board Member Emeritus
Diane McCarthy
Greater Maricopa Foreign Trade Zone
Diane McCarthy
Greater Maricopa Foreign Trade Zone
Ex-Officio Board Members
Patrick Duffy
Council Member, City of Surprise
Rick Gray
State Senator, Arizona State Legislature
Mike LeVault
Mayor, Town of Youngtown
Patrick Duffy
Council Member, City of Surprise
Rick Gray
State Senator, Arizona State Legislature
Mike LeVault
Mayor, Town of Youngtown
Executive Staff Leadership
Raoul Sada, MPA
PRESIDENT & CEO, Surprise Regional Chamber of Commerce
Raoul Sada has been the President & CEO of the Surprise Regional Chamber of Commerce since July 2015. As the CEO he plans, organizes, directs and controls the Chamber’s operations, services, products, business retention efforts, and public policy activities. He is responsible for developing and maintaining a collaborative working relationship between the Chamber of Commerce, and other key business & public policy organizations, other chambers, and other regional organizations to foster a pro-business environment. He oversees all staff, day-to-day operations of the Chamber and reports directly to the Board of Directors. Raoul works with the Board of Directors to develop and implement long-range goals and strategy.
Mary Orta
VICE-PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS & MARKETING
Mary Orta, has been the Vice President of Marketing and Operation since 2010. In this role, Mary focuses on driving revenue and market share growth for the Chamber by leading sales channel transformation and evolving the company’s customer acquisition, retention, segmentation, brand and competitive strategies. Operationally she helps to plan, direct and coordinate operations in support of a Chamber's growth. Typical duties also include assist CEO in the execution of the Chambers strategic plans, revenue growth, and managing daily operations of personnel, program delivery, purchasing, administration and other functions.
If you're interested in joining the Chamber, sponsoring, or need a connection to resources and information to help you grow, contact Mary. She also can provide you avenues to enhance your community engagement or help you to brand your company.
Raoul Sada, MPA
PRESIDENT & CEO, Surprise Regional Chamber of Commerce
Raoul Sada has been the President & CEO of the Surprise Regional Chamber of Commerce since July 2015. As the CEO he plans, organizes, directs and controls the Chamber’s operations, services, products, business retention efforts, and public policy activities. He is responsible for developing and maintaining a collaborative working relationship between the Chamber of Commerce, and other key business & public policy organizations, other chambers, and other regional organizations to foster a pro-business environment. He oversees all staff, day-to-day operations of the Chamber and reports directly to the Board of Directors. Raoul works with the Board of Directors to develop and implement long-range goals and strategy.
Mary Orta
VICE-PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS & MARKETING
Mary Orta, has been the Vice President of Marketing and Operation since 2010. In this role, Mary focuses on driving revenue and market share growth for the Chamber by leading sales channel transformation and evolving the company’s customer acquisition, retention, segmentation, brand and competitive strategies. Operationally she helps to plan, direct and coordinate operations in support of a Chamber's growth. Typical duties also include assist CEO in the execution of the Chambers strategic plans, revenue growth, and managing daily operations of personnel, program delivery, purchasing, administration and other functions.
If you're interested in joining the Chamber, sponsoring, or need a connection to resources and information to help you grow, contact Mary. She also can provide you avenues to enhance your community engagement or help you to brand your company.
