The Gwinnett Chamber announces the addition of 28 new members to its esteemed 2026 Board of Directors following its recent board orientation meeting. The session provided a comprehensive overview of the organization’s mission, strategic priorities, and the responsibilities entrusted to board leadership throughout the year ahead.

Gwinnett Chamber Board Chair Kim Hartsock, Partner-in-Charge at Warren Averett, shared, “It is a privilege to serve as this year’s Chair of the Board of Directors and to welcome our newest board members. I look forward to supporting the Chamber in strengthening Gwinnett’s position as one of the nation’s leading business communities.”

The Board of Directors plays an essential role in advancing the Chamber’s mission and guiding its strategic direction. Intentionally reflecting the community it serves, this board continues to ensure that every voice has a seat at the table while maintaining a strong connection between business, community and government leaders for the advancement of Gwinnett’s economic sustainability and growth.

“The Gwinnett Chamber champions business, and our board plays a critical role in leading that mission,” said Masino. “We are intentional about appointing leaders who represent the diverse industries, cultures, perspectives, and experiences that define Gwinnett and look forward to working with our board to champion business in our community.”

Newly Appointed Gwinnett Chamber Board of Directors Members for 2026 include:

• Vandana Aggarwal – Aggarwal Real Estate

• Aaron Aliaga – Regions Bank

• Chuck Allen – Sugar Hill Church

• Heather Bellew – Gwinnett Young Professionals

• Phil Bonelli – Roundtable Advisors

• Hamilton Brodnax – Roofserv

• Adrienne Carden – SouthState Bank

• Celestine Chukumba – InterSearchMedia

• Jeff Clayton – Garver

• Stuart Downs – Northeast Georgia Health System

• Joe Harrington – Gwinnett Stripers Baseball Club

• Joey Helton – Positive Impact Health Centers

• Sara Irvani – Granite Holdings

• Tony Musa – Heraeus Quartz North America

• Jon Neff – SKL’D

• Wendy Palmer – Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta

• Rebekah Rudd – Garrard Group

• Brett Russell – Atlanta Landscape Group

• Neshma Sawja – Sawja Development

• Greg Shumate – Capital City Home Loans

• Trent Spake – Chastain & Associates Insurance

• Randy Strunk – Halff

• Amy Sulka – Sandler

• Ron Surani – Green Ventures, LLC

• Beto Tenorio – Norsan Group

• Angie Ulibarri – Georgia Festival of Trees

• Phil Weatherly – Walton Gas

• Eric Xu – Dezhu US

The Gwinnett Chamber held its first full Board of Directors meeting of the year in January 2026 at its headquarters on Sugarloaf Parkway. For a complete list of current board members and to learn more about the Gwinnett Chamber’s programs and initiatives, visit GwinnettChamber.org.