Board of Directors
Our Vision:
The Greater Miami Shores Chamber of Commerce is an active organization of members sharing a vision to create strong relationships within the combined communities, local businesses and beyond. It serves as an advocate for fostering civic pride, community recognition and economic growth. As community members and business owners the membership cultivates an energetic and vibrant neighborhood, attracting new businesses, programs and organizations that ensure our personal and professional growth. Adopted April 21, 2015
Our Mission:
The mission of the Greater Miami Shores Chamber of Commerce is to provide leadership for the advancement of the economic vitality, civic affairs, and quality of life of the total community
Staff, Officers, Board and Trustees

Carla Peters
Executive Director
Chamber Officers

Catherine McLaney
President
The Citadel

Neil Kodsi, Esq.
Immediate Past President
Feldman Kodsi

Melida Matos
Vice President
Doctors Charter School

Wes Pearce
Vice President
Graber Realty

RIch Pototsky
Treasurer
Miami-CFO.com

Gigi Turkel
Core Design Group

Angela Young
VIce President
St. Rose of Lima Catholic School
Chamber Board of Directors

Dr. Edwin Acevedo
Doctors Charter School

Susan Ackley
Fine Arts Commission

Kate Baumwell
Kate Baumwell Photography

Andrew Bellinson
Bellinson Law Firm

Roni Bennett
South Florida People of Color

Victor Bruce
Bruce & Bruce

Angela Dorney
Miami Shores Village

Kim Flower
Flight Wine Bar & Lounge

Patricia Gillespe-Smith
Past President
Resident Member

Cory Gittner
Mediatech

Julie Isha
Barry University

John Hornbuckle
Compass Claims

Dennis Kleinman
First Equity
Mortgage Banker, Inc.

Vanessa Maggi
Vanessa Maggi Team

Mark Piper
Mark Piper/Northwestern

DeAnthony Williams
Athletics: Sports and Performance

Carter Winkle, Phd.
Barry University