Dear Chamber Members,

First, I want to say how blessed and thankful I am for the opportunity to serve as Chair of the Deer Park Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors in 2026. I am the 3rd Party Contract Manager at Shell Deer Park Chemicals and have been at the site coming up 5 years now and this will be my 4th year serving on the Board.

I want to thank each of you as being a member of the Deer Park Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber’s Mission Statement is “to enhance the economic vitality of our members and the quality of life in Deer Park.” I hope as a member of the Chamber and our Deer Park community, your business and the local economy continue to strengthen and generate opportunities for growth and long-term sustainability.

The Chamber is not just a building or staff of people that plan fun events, it is a valuable resource that provides opportunities for each of our members and their businesses to build strong relationships and networks with other businesses, professionals and organizations. Together as a Chamber, we can help each other thrive in the present and in the future.

Many of you have heard this before, and I truly believe “what you put into something is what you get out of it”. Membership matters and your membership provide numerous opportunities and events like ribbon cuttings, membership breakfasts or luncheons, training opportunities and our upcoming annual banquet. These opportunities and events help bring our members together to build and renew relationships, share ideas and explore new ways our businesses can support each other for everyone’s success.

I encourage and welcome you to actively participate in Chamber events, whether it's business after-hours, breakfast networking meetings, community service projects, training sessions, or monthly luncheons. Take advantage of these resources to help your business thrive! Also, please know you are also invited to participate in our various committees or join the amazing Ambassadors’ program that provide boots-on-the-ground connections through monthly Surprise Patrols or Business of the Month Awards. The more engaged we are as a group, the more powerful our impact can be in our community.

If there is anything the Chamber can do to support your business or help maximize the benefits of your membership, please let us know. We are all here to help!

Thank you once again for your commitment and contribution to our shared success.