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Meet Our Staff |
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All images are courtesy of Commonwealth Photography.
Lenita Gilreath – President
Professional Information
• President, Chesterfield County Chamber of Commerce
• Former executive director, Holly Springs, North Carolina Chamber of Commerce
• Former communications director, Greater Lynchburg Chamber of Commerce
Educational Background
• Marketing, University of Auburn at Montgomery
Family Information
• Husband Tony
• Daughter Courtney
• Son Dallas
Community Activities
• Chesterfield Employment Services Business Advisory Boards
• Chesterfield Chamber Government Relations Committee
• Chesterfield Chamber Professional Development Committee
• Board of Directors, Virginia Association of Chamber Commerce Executives
• Member, Virginia Chamber of Commerce
• Member, American Chamber Commerce Executives
• Member, United States Chamber of Commerce
Awards/Recognition
• Lenita Gilreath Day in Holly Springs, NC, September 25, 2004
• Institute of Organization Management, United States Chamber of Commerce
Hobbies
• Shopping
• Traveling
• Cooking
• University of Alabama football – Roll Tide!
What would you like to see the Chamber accomplish in 2011?
• Increased retention rates
• Membership of 700
• Increased resources to better serve the membership
Contact Lenita at Lenita@ChesterfieldChamber.com or call (804) 748-6364 ext. 3
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Sandy Whiteside – Operations Manager
Professional Information
• Operations Manager, Chesterfield County Chamber of Commerce
• Former HR Payroll Administrator, G. M. Clements Co., Inc.
• Former Membership Coordinator, Petersburg Chamber of Commerce
• Former Purchasing Agent, Filtrona Richmond
Educational Background
• John Tyler Community College
Family Information
• Daughter Kali, works for Wells Fargo
• Dog Molly, second child
Community Activities
• Recording Secretary for Board of Directors of the Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce
Awards/Recognitions
• 2010, VACCE Institute Scholarship Award
Hobbies
• Reading
• Crafts
• Cooking
What would you like to see the Chamber accomplish in 2012?
• Increased membership and retention rates
Contact Sandy at Sandy@ChesterfieldChamber.com or call (804) 748-6364 ext. 2
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Darcy Warren – Communications and Events Director
Professional Information
• Communications and Events Director, Chesterfield County Chamber of Commerce
• Former Sales Manager for the Brandermill Country Club
• Former independent PR and marketing consultant
• Former Cultural Arts Director for the Weinstein JCC
• Former Marketing and Promotions Manager for the East Valley & Scottsdale Tribune
• Former Events Intern for the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl
Educational Background
• BS in Tourism and Sports Management from the University of Illinois
Family Information
• Husband James Warren
• Two sons Christian and Jordan
Community Activities
• Former Coach, YMCA Dowtown/North Richmond, Children's Swim Team and Masters Program
Hobbies
• Swimming
• Hiking
• Watching movies
• Sudoku
What would you like to see the Chamber accomplish in 2011?
• Increased attendance by members and community at events
• More events for Chamber members to enjoy
• Quality events and programming for members
Contact Darcy at Darcy@ChesterfieldChamber.com or call (804) 748-6364 ext. 6
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Stephanie Rushin – Membership Director
Professional Information
• Membership Director, Chesterfield County Chamber of Commerce
• Former Executive Director, Dinwiddie County Chamber of Commerce
• Former CEO & Founder, Reclamation, LLC
• Former Executive Loan Officer, Virginia State University Federal Credit Union
Educational Background
• Masters Degree in Executive Leadership, Liberty University
• Bachelors in Business Management, Upper Iowa University
• Associates in Accounting, University of Maryland European Division
Family Information
• Husband Retired Army SFC Sean R. Rushin
• Daughter Elita
• Son Sean, Jr.
Community Activities
• Member, Chesterfield Chamber Membership Committee
• Member, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Chesterfield Alumni Chapter
• President, Matoaca Youth Athletics, Chesterfield County
• Cheer Coach, Matoaca Youth Athletics, Chesterfield County
• Member, Nominating Committee, Matoaca Youth Athletics
Awards/Recognition
• Excellence Financial Leadership Award 2010
• Community Service Award 2009
Hobbies
• Singing
• Socializing
• Serving my Community
What would you like to see the Chamber accomplish in 2011?
• Membership of 1000
• Retention rates increased
Contact Stephanie at Stephanie@ChesterfieldChamber.com or call (804) 748-6364 ext. 5
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Mark Hubbard – Government Relations Liaison
Professional Information
• Government Relations Liaison, Chesterfield County Chamber of Commerce
• Vice President State Government Relations and Strategic Communications, McGuireWoods Consulting (MWC)
Educational Background
• Graduate (BS) University of Maryland - GO TERPS!
Family Information
• Wife Valerie
• Son Matthew, graduate of UNCW and working on a statewide political campaign in VA
• Daughter Ellen, sophomore at the University of Virginia
Community Activities
• Member, Virginia Chamber of Commerce
• Member, Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce
• Member, Alzheimer's Association
• Former Chairman of the Central Virginia Chapter of National Multiple Sclerosis Society
• Member, Public Relations Society of America
• Member, St. Bridget's Catholic Church
Hobbies
• Sailing
• Tennis
• Traveling
What would you like to see the Chamber accomplish in 2011?
• Establishing stronger relationships with the board of supervisors, school board members and county administrators to maintain a pro-business environment in Chesterfield County.
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