Board of Directors

The Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)6, non-profit organization, governed by a Board of Directors that is elected by the membership.  The group is comprised of dynamic, accomplished and selfless volunteers who share a passion for executing the chamber mission. ​​Their leadership helps promote and advance the economic, civic, commercial, cultural, industrial, and educational interests of the two-state region we serve. 

​Future-focused governance and guidance from our Joint Executive & Finance Committee helps ensure that we make the best decisions as an organization to simultaneously accelerate the success of our members, while advancing the impact and strength of The Chamber as a vital community organization. ​

2024 - 2025 Board of Directors

Chairman of the Board - Joanna Valentini                             1st Vice Chairman - Dan Lathrop

Professional Planning Group                                                     Lathrop Insurance         

2nd Vice Chairman - Suzie Flores                                      Treasurer - Michael Benevides

  Mechanic Street Marina /                                                         Benevides & Turano, LLC

                 Stonington Kelp Co.  

   Secretary- Kelsey Byrnes                                         Past Chairman  -  John Layton

       Zoe & Co.                                                          Providence Business News