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Executive Board & Board of Directors

The Melbourne Regional Chamber is led by an Executive Leadership Team of professional staff as well as some of the area’s foremost business leaders who serve as an Executive Committee of Officers. 

The Executive Committee includes the Board Chair, Immediate Past Board Chair, Board Chair Elect, and a number of Vice-Chairs (other Council & Committee Chamber leaders), as well as President & CEO of the Chamber. All Officers are also Directors on the Board. 

The Executive Committee determines if issues are ready for board consideration and prepares the agenda for Board of Directors meetings. Each partner of the Executive Committee serves a one-year term.

Meet our 2024 Board Chair

Board Chair - The Viera Company

Mark Boyd
Board Chair Elect - Shelter Mortgage Company

Natasha Spencer
Treasurer - Progressive Cleaning

Jamara Wilson Harvin
Immediate Past Board Chair - Harmony Strategic Consulting

Deborah Harmon
Vice Chair, Board Governance - Bank of America/Merrill

Peter Mannino
Vice Chair, Business Development - Courtyard by Marriott

Leah Blackmore
Events Coordinator - Brevard Zoo

Tara Johnson
Todd Pokrywa, Immediate Past Chair of the Melbourne Regional Chamber
Vice Chair, Council of Chairs - The Viera Company

Todd Pokrywa
Vice Chair, Business Advocacy - Call One Inc.

Dawn Mays
Vice Chair, Resource Development - Tuckaway Shores Resort

Pam Rothenberg
Vice Chair, Investor Liaison - TD Bank

Lisa Wilder
Brent Peoples, Vice Chair Investor Liaison of the Melbourne Regional Chamber
Airport Authority Designee - Raymond James

Brent Peoples
Neal Johnson, Board Chair Elect of the Melbourne Regional Chamber
Space Coast EDC Designee - US Bank Home Mortgage

Neal Johnson
Board Chair - The Viera Company

Mark Boyd

Board Chair Elect - Shelter Mortgage Company

Natasha Spencer

Treasurer - Progressive Cleaning

Jamara Wilson Harvin

Contact:jamara@progressiveclean.com

Immediate Past Board Chair - Harmony Strategic Consulting

Deborah Harmon

Vice Chair, Board Governance - Bank of America/Merrill

Peter Mannino

Contact:peter_manninojr@ml.com

Vice Chair, Business Development - Courtyard by Marriott

Leah Blackmore

Contact:leah.blackmore@marriott.com

Events Coordinator - Brevard Zoo

Tara Johnson

Tara Johnson is a dedicated events coordinator at the Brevard Zoo, where she brings her passion for wildlife conservation to life through engaging and memorable events. With her strong organizational skills and creative vision, Tara has successfully orchestrated numerous successful events that not only entertain guests but also raise awareness about the importance of protecting our environment and wildlife.

In addition to her role at the Brevard Zoo, Tara has also served as the past chair for the Melbourne Regional Chamber Ambassador Team, where she demonstrated exceptional leadership and networking abilities. Her commitment to fostering relationships within the community and supporting local businesses has made her a valuable asset to the Chamber and the broader Melbourne area. Tara’s enthusiasm for community engagement and her dedication to making a positive impact truly set her apart in her roles as an events coordinator and community leader.

Contact:tjohnson@brevardzoo.org

Vice Chair, Council of Chairs - The Viera Company

Todd Pokrywa

Vice Chair, Business Advocacy - Call One Inc.

Dawn Mays

Contact:dmays@calloneonline.com

Vice Chair, Resource Development - Tuckaway Shores Resort

Pam Rothenberg

Pam Rothenberg is the managing partner of Tuckaway Shores Resort, an ocean front destination located in Indialantic, Florida. She has worked in the hospitality industry her entire career and is passionate about providing a warm and welcoming atmosphere for her staff and guests alike.

Pam’s career in the hospitality industry began out of college in Syracuse, NY where she held positions in a variety of departments of full-service hotels. She is most proud of her tenue with Forbes Hamilton Management Company where she was VP of Sales & Marketing for a portfolio of hotels across the US. Prior to moving to Indialantic, FL, Pam worked for a marketing firm that specializes in hotels & resorts where she developed a broad knowledge of digital marketing for hotels.

Pam is active in the local community where she is the Vice-Chair Resource Development for the Melbourne Regional Chamber, Vice President of Communications for the SCWEN Chapter of American Businesswoman’s Association, Board Member for the SPCA of Brevard and a member for the Marketing and Capital Facilities Committees for the Brevard County Tourism Development Council.

Contact:pam@tuckawayshores.com

Vice Chair, Investor Liaison - TD Bank

Lisa Wilder

Contact:lisa.wilder@td.com

Airport Authority Designee - Raymond James

Brent Peoples

Space Coast EDC Designee - US Bank Home Mortgage

Neal Johnson

The Melbourne Regional Chamber Board of Directors are both elected and investor partners who represent the area’s leading industries and businesses. The duties of the Board of Directors include developing and executing the policies of the chamber as well as the objectives set forth in the Mission Statement and annual Business Plan. Each partner of the Board of Directors serves a three-year term.

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