Chico Chamber Staff
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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. |
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Heather Ugie
Engagement & Marketing Manager As the 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 and daughter in 2005. Heather has been at the Chico Chamber for over 10 years. |
(530) 891-5556 x 301
kyla@chicochamber.com |
Kyla Awalt
Visitor Center/Administrative Assistant Kyla was born and raised in Butte County and received her Bachelor of Science Degree from Chico State in 2008. She has been an integral part of the recovery for the Ridge communities after the Camp Fire by creating the Camp Fire Zone Project, a volunteer organization that helps connect community members to resources and information. Her role as a liaison helped bridge the gaps between the public and private sectors after the disaster. She was also the Facilities Coordinator at the Building Resiliency Center in Paradise. She and her husband recently decided to relocate to Chico to enjoy all that it has to offer for her family. Her passion for community and helping others makes her a great asset to the Chico Chamber team. Kyla is the first person to answer the phone and greet you when you step into the Chico Chamber lobby. She is in charge of the Chico Chamber Visitor Center and assists with Chico Chamber member and community resource needs. |
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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. |
