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By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski, Glendale Star Executive Editor

Business News | February 11, 2021

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The Glendale Chamber of Commerce announced its 2021 board of directors, which represents a cross-section of the business and professional leadership in the community, and the executive committee.

“It is truly an honor to have such a dynamic board of directors from a diversified segment of our business community helping to lead the way and drive prosperity for Glendale and the West Valley,” said Glendale Chamber President and Chief Executive Officer Robert Heidt.

“The volunteer leadership serving our chamber is one of the most sound in our nearly 100-year history. The continuity and institutional knowledge each person brings to the organization is invaluable, as the chamber continues to lead the way as the largest business organization in the West Valley.”

Kate Kochenderfer of SRP will officially take over as the board chairwoman at the February board meeting.

Lisa R. Baker of Realty One Group Inc. is a new member of the board of directors.

Baker joins:

• Maria Brunner, Landmark Capital Mortgage LLC.

• Jeff Overton, Camelback Ranch Glendale.

• Jean Higginbotham, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona.

• Bobbi Magdaleno, Arizona State University.

• Mayor Jerry Weiers, city of Glendale

• Kevin Phelps, city of Glendale.

• Mary Pritchard, Pritchard Insurance Group Inc.

• Richard Sherry, Dignity Health Arizona.

• Lynda Vescio, Law Offices of Vescio & Seifert PC.