Plano Chamber of Commerce Announces 2026 Board of Directors

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                          

CONTACT: LaChaya Terry

Phone: 972-424-7547, ext. 224

Email: lachayat@planochamber.org

Plano Chamber of Commerce Announces 2026 Board of Directors

PLANO, TX – January 26, 2026 — The Plano Chamber of Commerce proudly announces its 2026 Board of Directors, comprised of prominent business and civic leaders from across the region. This dynamic group will guide the Chamber’s strategic direction and continue building on its mission to serve, support, and advocate for the Plano business community.

Leading the board in 2026 is Amanda Rockow, Vice President for External Affairs at the University of Texas at Dallas, who will serve as Chair of the Board. Rockow succeeds Kristen Lollar, Chief Marketing Officer at Whitley Penn, who now serves as Immediate Past Chair.

“This year’s board brings together a powerhouse of leadership from diverse industries,” said Kelle Marsalis, President & CEO of the Plano Chamber. “Amanda’s experience in higher education and public policy, paired with the insights of our entire board, ensures we’re well-positioned to champion business growth and regional prosperity.”

Executive Committee – 2026

• Chair of the Board: Amanda Rockow | University of Texas at Dallas

• Chair-Elect (2027): Russel Dubree | Performance Faction

• Immediate Past Chair: Kristen Lollar | Whitley Penn

• Vice-Chair: Russ Burch | Frost Bank

• Treasurer: Josh Kettler | Armanino

• Secretary: Vincent Allen | Carstens, Allen & Gourley, LLP

• At-Large Member: Denise Rodewald-Bates | Children’s Health

• Public Policy Chair: Paul Hernandez | Oncor

• President & CEO: Kelle Marsalis | Plano Chamber of Commerce

2026 Board of Directors

• Dione Beilgard | Berkshire Hathaway Realty

• Sharon Bradley | RestorativeFlo Educational Solutions, LLC (Leadership Plano Chair)

• Claire Bowen | Children’s Health (Young Professionals of Plano Chair)

• Catherine Bywaters | Texas Health Presbyterian Plano

• Ben Coogan | Medical City Plano

• Kelbi Culwell | Boeing Global Services

• Eric Danielson | NexPoint

• Deanna Easley | LifePath Systems

• Julissa Estrada | The Local Good Collective

• Tiffany Ferris | Haynes and Boone, LLP

• Katie Hertel | Olsson

• Misty Hoyt | Photography by Misty

• Candice Lott | American Heart Association

• Assia Mahmood | Windhaven Academy (Women’s Division Chair)

• Manish Mangal | Tech Mahindra Americas, Inc.

• Graham Perry | JPMorgan Chase

• Kelsel Thompson | Paul Quinn College

• Christopher Walker | Frito-Lay

• Pamela Zeigler-Petty | PZP BIZConnect

• Clair Song, Plano ISD – LP Chair effective June 2026

Advisory Partners

• Doug McDonald | City of Plano

• Mark Israelson | City of Plano

• Dr. Garry Evans | Collin College

• Monica Shortino | Collin County Business Alliance

Community Partners & Former Board Chairs

• Graciela Katzer | Plano International Festival

• Shawn Whitlock | Collin County Black Chamber

• Dr. Theresa Williams | Plano ISD

• David Downs | Downs Fischer Financial (2024 Chair)

• Michael Lawson | The Boeing Company (2023 Chair)

• Emily Zoog | Veritex Bank (2022 Chair)

• Jeff Beckley | Beckley & Associates (2018 Chair)

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About the Plano Chamber of Commerce: Established in 1946, the Plano Chamber represents over 800 businesses and community organizations in Plano and the surrounding area. Accredited as a 5-Star Chamber by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and awarded 2018 Chamber of the Year, the Plano Chamber of Commerce is committed to maximizing business development and economic growth of the community through advocacy, education, innovation, and collaboration.