Our Team
Katy Thoma
President & CEO
Katy is a longtime Chico resident and community leader. Her strong experience in non-profit leadership – including her past roles as Executive Director of The Jesus Center and the California State University, Chico Research Foundation – as well as her experience in local leadership roles for regional banks, make her uniquely qualified to lead the Chamber, which serves as the voice of business for community good.
(530) 891-5556 ext.303
katy@chicochamber.com
President & CEO
Katy is a longtime Chico resident and community leader. Her strong experience in non-profit leadership – including her past roles as Executive Director of The Jesus Center and the California State University, Chico Research Foundation – as well as her experience in local leadership roles for regional banks, make her uniquely qualified to lead the Chamber, which serves as the voice of business for community good.
(530) 891-5556 ext.303
katy@chicochamber.com
Kelsey Torres
Associate Vice President
As Associate Vice President, Kelsey’s role is to grow membership and partnership in the Chamber to strengthen our ability to achieve our Community Vision and to move Chico forward. Kelsey grew up in Chico and after graduating from Chico State moved away to gain some experience in different communities. After 12 years away she was ready to come home to Chico. Kelsey and her husband have three lovely children. Contact Kelsey to learn about the many ways businesses can invest in our critical work in Chico and become a supporter of the initiatives geared toward a healthy economy and community.
(530) 891-5556 ext. 307
kelsey@chicochamber.com
Associate Vice President
As Associate Vice President, Kelsey’s role is to grow membership and partnership in the Chamber to strengthen our ability to achieve our Community Vision and to move Chico forward. Kelsey grew up in Chico and after graduating from Chico State moved away to gain some experience in different communities. After 12 years away she was ready to come home to Chico. Kelsey and her husband have three lovely children. Contact Kelsey to learn about the many ways businesses can invest in our critical work in Chico and become a supporter of the initiatives geared toward a healthy economy and community.
(530) 891-5556 ext. 307
kelsey@chicochamber.com
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Heather Ugie
Engagement & Marketing Manager As Engagement & Marketing Manager, Heather manages all programs, marketing and communications, and major events for the Chico Chamber. She is also the liaison to our Chico Chamber members, partners, Business Outreach Committee and Young Professionals Organization. After graduating from Chico State, she was the Convention Services Manager for the San Francisco Convention & Visitors Bureau. She was happy to re-locate back to Chico with her husband, daughter, and two dogs. Heather has been at the Chico Chamber for 10 years. Want to get engaged? Contact Heather! (530) 891-5556 ext. 314 heather@chicochamber.com |
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Becky Burkett
Visitor Center & Marketing Assistant As the Visitor Center & Marketing Assistant, Becky assists Heather with Chico Chamber communications, member engagement, and events. She is also the first smiling face you see when you walk into the Chamber and can answer any question you have about the Chico Visitor Center. She moved to Chico 7 years ago. Since then, she has attended Butte College and recently graduated from Chico State. In her spare time, she likes to watch sci-fi shows and cuddle with her two rescue dogs. (530) 891-5556 becky@chicochamber.com |
Jeanette Joslyn
Accounting
As bookkeeper and accounting consultant, Jeanette keeps the Chamber running smoothly, dotting all I’s and crossing T’s. She keeps a close eye on the Chamber’s day-to-day operations and works closely with the President & CEO.
(530) 891-5556 ext. 305
jeanette@chicochamber.com
Accounting
As bookkeeper and accounting consultant, Jeanette keeps the Chamber running smoothly, dotting all I’s and crossing T’s. She keeps a close eye on the Chamber’s day-to-day operations and works closely with the President & CEO.
(530) 891-5556 ext. 305
jeanette@chicochamber.com
