Photo for Headline Surfer® / DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- The Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce has elected its officers for 2016, with a businesswoman as the new face of the organization.
With unanimous support from the nominating committee and board, Teresa Rand, president & CEO of the Volusia Flagler Family YMCA was elected chair for 2016.
As the head of the YMCA, Rand brings a great deal of community knowledge and leadership to the Chamber.
“Teresa has been an active member of the Board for several years including leadership roles in the Membership Division and the Community Development Division," current Chair Chris Bowler said.
"In addition, she participated in the Strategic Planning process for the Chamber this past year.”
Bowler added, "Teresa can be found involved in many community organizations as well including Rotary, The Checkered Flag Club and Tiger Bay to name a few. "
“Teresa has been an active member of the Board for several years including leadership roles in the Membership Division and the Community Development Division," current Chair Chris Bowler said. "In addition, she participated in the Strategic Planning process for the Chamber this past year.”
Bowler added, "Teresa can be found involved in many community organizations as well including Rotary, The Checkered Flag Club and Tiger Bay to name a few. "
Stepping up to serve as chair-elect is Eric Peburn of Halifax Health.
Having served as treasurer of the Chamber for two years and recently as chair of the Community Development Division, Peburn brings great strength to his new leadership position, Bowler said.
Other members of the Executive Board include Jim Weite, treasurer, of TD Bank; Kelly Parsons Kwiatek, legal counsel, of Cobb Cole; and Chris Bowler, immediate past chair of Daytona Beverages, Inc.
FAST FACTS: Teresa Rand of Volusia Flagler YMCA
Teresa Rand is president & CEO of the Volusia Flagler YMCA and the incoming chair of the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce.