About
The Imperial Valley Joint Chambers of Commerce is a non-profit
organization founded as a collaboration of regional chambers of commerce
located within the County of Imperial. The intent of the Joint Chambers
is for its member chambers to work together with the goal of promoting
the Imperial Valley as a whole. Current members include the Brawley,
Calexico, El Centro, Holtville, Imperial, and Westmorland Chambers of
Commerce. Their combined focus is on business development, tourism, and
legislative advocacy.
Appointed Chamber Representatives 2019-2020
Dr. Kathleen Lang, Chair - Representing the Brawley Chamber
Victor Carillo - Representing the Calexico Chamber
Betty Tucker - Representing the El Centro Chamber
Julie Velasco - Representing the Holtville Chamber
AJ Gaddis - Representing the Imperial Chamber
Bari Smith - Representing the Westmorland Chamber
Chamber Executives
Katie Luna, Chief Executive Officer - Brawley Chamber
Hildy Carillo, Executive Director - Calexico Chamber
Anthony Moreno, Chief Operating Officer - El Centro Chamber
Susan Paradis, Executive Director - Imperial Chamber
Past Chairpersons
1999-2000, Ike Adams, Brawley Chamber
2000-2001, Larry Bratton, El Centro Chamber
2001-2002, Daniel Romero, Calexico Chamber
2002-2003, Gene Wilcox, Holtville Chamber
2003-2004, Nadyne Larkins, Imperial Chamber
2004-2005, Carl Russell, Brawley Chamber
2005-2006, Manuel Nunez, Holtville Chamber
2006-2007, Greg Smith, Brawley Chamber
2007-2008, Gary Redfern, Imperial Chamber
2008-2009, Josue Mercado, Westmorland Chamber
2009-2010, Robert Rubio, Calexico Chamber
2010-2011, Aaron Popejoy, El Centro Chamber
2011-2012, Sue Giller, Brawley Chamber
2012-2013, Lee Hindman, Westmorland Chamber
2013-2014, Les Smith, El Centro Chamber
2014-2015, Les Smith, El Centro Chamber
2015-2016, Les Smith, El Centro Chamber
2016-2017, Theresa Robertson, Brawley Chamber
2017-2018, Gil Acuna, Calexico Chamber
2018-2019, Bari Smith, Westmorland Chamber