About Us
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OUR MISSION
Promoting Business Growth & Success Since 1925
OUR WHY
OUR CORE VALUES
OFFICERS
![Dane DeSantis, Chair - Hallmark Business Brokers_web Dane DeSantis, Chair - Hallmark Business Brokers_web](https://growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net/sites/86/2024/03/Dane-DeSantis-Chair-Hallmark-Business-Brokers_web.png)
Dane DeSantis
Chair of the Board
Hallmark Business Brokers
![Michael Bacon](https://growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net/sites/86/2023/08/Michael-Bacon.jpg)
Michael Bacon
Chair Elect
Bacon Brands
![David Joyner](https://growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net/sites/86/2023/08/David-Joyner-300x300.jpg)
David Joyner
Immediate Past Chair
Joyner Family Insurance
![Tish Scott-Murphy](https://growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net/sites/86/2023/08/Tish-Scott-Murphy-300x300.jpg)
Tish Scott-Murphy
Treasurer
Seacoast Bank
![Kathy Lehner, President and CEO](https://growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net/sites/86/2023/08/Kathy-Lehner-300x300.jpg)
Kathy Lehner
President & CEO
Venice Area Chamber of Commerce
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
![Annie Boone](https://growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net/sites/86/2023/08/Annie-Boone.jpg)
Annie Boone
Boone Law Firm
![Matthew DePalma](https://growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net/sites/86/2023/08/Matthew-DePalma-300x300.jpg)
Matthew DePalma
Capstan Financial Consulting Group
![Karen Fordham](https://growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net/sites/86/2023/08/Karen-Fordham-300x300.jpg)
Karen Fordham
AMA Health Providers
![Jess Fronckowiak](https://growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net/sites/86/2023/08/Jess-Fronckowiak-300x300.jpg)
Jess Fronckowiak
J2 Solutions Inc.
![Lourdes Fuller](https://growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net/sites/86/2023/08/Lourdes-Fuller-300x300.jpg)
Lourdes Fuller
Lightspeed Voice
![Randy Kendrick](https://growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net/sites/86/2023/08/Randy-Kendrick-300x300.jpg)
Randy Kendrick
Venice Print Center
![Christine Masney](https://growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net/sites/86/2023/08/Christine-Masney.jpg)
Christine Masney
Wellen Park
![Jim Normandin - Venice Gondolier Sun](https://growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net/sites/86/2024/01/Jim-Normandin-Venice-Gondolier-Sun-1-150x150.jpg)
Jim Normandin
Venice Gondolier Sun
(APG Florida)
![Justin Taylor](https://growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net/sites/86/2023/08/Justin-Taylor-300x300.jpg)
Justin Taylor
MRT ACE Lawn and
Garden Center
![Beau Walker](https://growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net/sites/86/2023/08/Beau-Walker-300x300.jpg)
Beau Walker
Home & Condo Rentals and Property Management, Inc.
![Natalie Woody - Ajax Paving Industries of Florida, LLC](https://growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net/sites/86/2024/01/Natalie-Woody-Ajax-Paving-Industries-of-Florida-LLC_web-4.jpg)
Natalie Woody
Ajax Paving Industries of Florida, LLC
CHAMBER TEAM
![Kathy Lehner, President and CEO](https://growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net/sites/86/2023/08/Kathy-Lehner-300x300.jpg)
Kathy Lehner
President & CEO