If you would like direct contact information for any of our board members, please feel free to reach out to our office and we would be happy to provide it. 401-783-2801

2026 Executive Board of Directors

CHAIR: Aaron Gates - Gates Insurance Agency, Inc.
CHAIR ELECT: Lynn Wagner - BankNewport
VICE CHAIR: Justin Oakley - Oakley Home Access
SECRETARY: Holly Hernandez - University of Rhode Island
TREASURER: Paul Harden - RI Small Business Development Center
PAST CHAIR: Christine Kent
​EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Joe Viele - Southern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce

2026 Board of Directors

George McAuliffe - Mews Tavern
Ken Tetzner - Main Street Productions & Main Street Construction
Emily Riendeau - The Village of Matunuck
Holly Martin - Carey, Richmond & Viking Insurance
Stephanie Toomey - TownePlace Suites by Marriott in North Kingstown​
Rob Sullivan - RI Outdoor Living
Haley Rose - Edge Realty