Chamber Staff Updates


Darian Scott joins the Chamber membership team as a part-time sales executive in addition to sales executive Taylor Belcher.

Scott brought nearly 98 vendors to the Chamber’s Diversify marketplace last June, and is currently enrolled in Sandler Sales Training. 

In addition, Volkswagen recently honored Maria Noel, the Chamber’s Director of Diversity and Inclusion,  with a Passion for Diversity award in recognition of her work to create a support system for all striving for diversity and inclusion in our area.

Belcher is a graduate of Sandler Sales Training, and in his time with the Chamber has sold more than 517 memberships totaling $198,000 in new member dues.

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