FREDERICK COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD OF DIRECTORS

FREDERICK, Md., Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Frederick County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the members of the Board of Directors for 2026-2027.

Danny Severn, partner at Warner Commercial, will continue in his role as Board Chair, working with members of the board and Chamber staff to develop and strategize future initiatives and priorities for the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce. Additional members of the Executive Committee include Treasurer, Jennifer Milas, HBK CPAs; Cheryl Cioffi, Frederick Health; Amanda Haddaway, HR Answerbox; Sue Hough, Octavo Designs; and Jeff Griffin, DCM Bioservices. 

Board members include Jon-Mikel Bailey, Xecunet; Chenee Beach, Service Coordination, Inc; Mark Blacksten, ACNB Bank; Jarad Bowens, The City of Frederick; Greg Brown, Monocacy Hospitality; Dr. Philip Brown, Phoenix Mecano North America; Sandra Hofmeister, A&S Construction, LLC; Sarah Hurwitz Robey, Colonial Jewelers; Adam Kreisher, M&T Bank; Dr. Rachel Mandel, Rachel Mandel MD Consulting; Kevin Moore, Moore Financial; Asheigh Rossi, Lincoln Property Company; Monica Slate, Solace Beacon; Amber Smith, Frederick Lifestyle Magazine; and Chris Vandergrift, Postern Agency. The newly elected members of the Board of Directors are Chris Clemons, Woodsboro Bank; Dr. Debbie Ricker, Hood College; and Josh VerStandig, Moore Wealth.

Non Voting board members include Cameron Harris, Purple Donut Studios, Generation Connect Committee; Justin Saltzman, VCRE, Leadership Frederick County Council; Jasmine Sneed, Frederick Rescue Mission, Frederick Nonprofit Alliance; and Jolena Simoneau, Sun & Moon Balloon Design, Women in Business Committee. 

"Leadership is about serving, connecting and building a strong community," says Helen Propheter, President & CEO "We're honored to have such an influential Board of Directors, we are excited to welcome our newest members, and we are grateful for their leadership and commitment to our Chamber."

About the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce

The Frederick County Chamber of Commerce serves as the voice of business and provides strategic leadership and engagement in building the future of business and the community through information, collaboration, advocacy and services on behalf of the employers in our community. Members include small businesses, corporations, associations, nonprofits and individual professionals. Since 1912 the Chamber has worked diligently with local government, education, private industry and a host of other agencies and organizations to improve the business environment and promote Frederick County as a premier community in which to live, work and do business.

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SOURCE Frederick County Chamber of Commerce