The Chamber’s commitment to promoting economic vitality with a strong emphasis on community leadership has brought us to the forefront of commerce in the Perkiomen Valley. This relentless dedication of the Chamber has inspired corporate and small business owners alike to seek new opportunities, imagine new potential, and respond in a fresh way to many growing challenges.
Executive Committee
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Steve Earhart
Chairman
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David Akers
Vice Chair
Dave Akers is President / CEO at LMS Solutions Inc. and The Big Kahuna at Too Cool Apparel, Inc. He has over 20 years of hands-on experience helping businesses drive revenue, build high-performing teams, become more effective and profitable, while empowering customer service and team morale. LMS Solutions is recognized by the Philadelphia Business Journal as one of the region’s top integrated marketing agencies.
David holds a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Business Management and a Master Certificate in Organizational Leadership from Villanova University.
David and his wife, Lenore, live in Spring City. They have three children and one granddaughter.
David is the author of Win! A Leader’s Guide to Building a Winning Team.
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Matthew Baker
Treasurer
Matthew Baker is a CPA at Maillie, LLP. His areas of expertise include employee retirement plans audits, closely held business and individual tax planning, and not for profit accounting. Originally from Landisville, PA, Baker is a 2001 graduate of Hempfield High School. He then attended the Pennsylvania State University and received his Accounting degree in 2005. Baker began his accounting career at Maillie and has been working there for the past eight years. Baker currently resides in Royersford with his wife, Katie, daughter and son. He enjoys playing golf, volleyball and listening to classic rock.
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Susan Graham
Past Chair
Susan Graham, is the Marketing Director at Tower Health / Phoenixville Hospital.
Susan brings more than 20 years of marketing experience to the role. She worked as a principal with SG&G Marketing Consultants prior to joining Tower Health. She held marketing positions at Main Line Health from 2003 to 2014, including as Marketing Manager of Bryn Mawr Hospital from 2009 to 2014.
Her previous experience also includes six years as a product manager and account executive at TRIAD ML Marketing in Wayne, Pa. Susan is a graduate of Georgetown University in Washington, D.C.
In addition to PVCC Board, Susan serves on the Unit Council for Girls Scouts of America.
At Phoenixville Hospital, Susan is responsible for developing and executing annual marketing strategies that support the hospital's business goals and objectives.
Board of Directors
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Lynn Fleisher
Legal Counsel
Lynn Fleisher is a partner with the firm and a trial attorney who handles all aspects of civil litigation matters. She has extensive experience in personal injury cases including auto accidents, premises liability, product liability and medical malpractice. With over 25 years of experience, Lynn has helped her clients obtain substantial settlements against insurance companies. She has extensive experience in Montgomery, Chester, Philadelphia, Delaware, and Bucks counties.
Lynn also navigates clients through the family law system in matters of divorce, support, custody, adoption and protection from abuse matters. She represents both individuals and organizations and has served as counsel to the board of directors of several non-profit corporations.
Ms. Fleisher received her J.D. from Widener University School of Law, and her bachelor’s degree in Public Administration from Juniata College. She serves as an arbitrator for the Montgomery County Arbitration program, is a member of the Pennsylvania Association for Justice, the Pennsylvania and Montgomery County Bar Associations, and serves in the Montgomery County Friend of the Court Program.
Lynn has lived in the Collegeville area with her husband Dr. Steven Fleisher and their two sons for over 20 years. She is the past president of the Collegeville Rotary Club and has been a member of the PVCC for fifteen years.
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Barbara Russell
Board Member
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Lori Colasanti
Board Member
Lori L. Colasanti started The Job Exchange Associates, Inc. was started in 1998. The Job Exchange is a staffing firm specializing in direct hire, temp-to-hire and temporary placements of candidates in the administrative support, customer support, accounting/finance and human resources fields. Lori is a graduate of Temple University with a bachelor’s degree in communications. Lori has received the professional designations of Certified Search Consultant® and Certified Staffing Professional® by the American Staffing Association. The Job Exchange has worked with more than 300 area employers and placed close to 3000 people in local jobs.
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Dave Maris
Board Member
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Tim Uehling
Board Member
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Maureen Cumpstone
Board Director
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Marc Umstead
Board Member
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Matthew Wright-Conti
Board Member
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Melissa Dell-Renner
Board Member
Melissa Dell Renner, a seasoned real estate professional, has been a licensed realtor since 2014, serving clients in the greater Philadelphia region and extending into New Jersey with a special focus on the Jersey Shore. With a foundation firmly rooted in her Master's Degree in Psychology, Melissa adeptly navigates her clients through the emotional complexities inherent in every real estate transaction.
With one of her areas of specialty being assisting seniors with their unique real estate needs, Melissa holds the designation of Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES), and Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) demonstrating her commitment to providing tailored solutions for this demographic. Additionally, she has a keen understanding of the investment market and works closely with investors to help them achieve their real estate goals.
Melissa is deeply rooted in her community, residing and thriving in Collegeville alongside her twin adult sons. As an active member of the Perkiomen Valley Chamber of Commerce, Melissa serves as an Ambassador, further solidifying her dedication to fostering strong relationships within her local area. With her expertise, empathy, and unwavering commitment to client satisfaction, Melissa Dell Renner is the trusted partner you need for all your real estate endeavors.