The staff of the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce is here to assist the general public as well as our Chamber membership.
Pasadena Chamber of Commerce
44 North Mentor Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91106
Tel: (626) 795-3355 Fax: (626) 795-5603
We are located just north of Colorado Boulevard and one block east of Lake Avenue in Pasadena. Our offices are at street level.
The following is a brief introduction to our key employees and their primary areas of responsibility.
Paul Little, President, CEO
After serving on the Pasadena City Council for three terms and the Board of the Los Angeles to Pasadena Metro Construction Authority that built the Gold Line to Pasadena, Paul worked as a public relations and communications consultant in the private sector. Paul Little joined the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce as President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Little serves as chief executive and administrative officer of the corporation. He also serves on the Board of Directors and all other committees.
Contact Paul.
Kelly Shearer Escobedo, Office and Member Service Manager
Ms. Shearer Escobedo provides all manner of support to members while organizing and ensuring efficient operation of the Chamber offices. She maintains the member database, staffs the Ambassadors and provides support for all Chamber functions and events.
Ms. Waggoner provides staff leadership and support for all Chamber events, including the Inaugural Gala, Taste of Pasadena, Tournament of Roses President’s Breakfast and other events. She also provides staff support for the Legislative and Government Affairs Committee, Business Development Committee and Workforce Development Committee of the Chamber.
Linda Whaley, Office Manager, Staff Support Services
Ms. Whaley provides all internal office support to maintain timely and efficient operations and service to Chamber members.
Photos by Lyd & Mo Photography
OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
| Raphael Henderson | Chair | |
| Don Schweitzer | Chair-Elect | |
| John Leano* | Immediate Past-Chair | |
| Nerissa Sugars | Secretary | |
| Mike Antenesse | Treasurer | |
| Paul Little | President and CEO | |
| Justin Tsui* | Vice-chair, Technology Committee | |
| Charlotte Lacey | Vice-chair, Legislative and Government Affairs | |
| Katelyn Barchowsky | Vice-chair, Member Services | |
| Don Schweitzer | Vice-chair, Economic and Business Development | |
| Lynelle Bryant | Vice-chair, Workforce Development |
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BOARD MEMBERS |
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| John Burt | Member | |
| Thomas Daly* | Member | |
| Elizabeth Dever | Member | |
| Hope Hayman | Member | |
| Charlotte Lacey | Member | |
| Lisa Maurath | Member | |
| Emilio Padilla-Larios | Member | |
| Helen Romero-Shaw | Member | |
| Greg Sanchez | Member | |
| Charles Stanislawski | Member | |
| Debbie Unruh | Member | |
| Lloyd Wong | Member | |
| Stephanie Yamashiro | Member |
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EX-OFFICIO |
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| Ed Morales (Tournament of Roses) | Member | |
| Jens Weiden (Rose Bowl) | Member | |
| David Klug (City of Pasadena) | Member | |
* Former Board chair