Aliso Viejo Chamber Board of Directors
Meet the faces behind the Aliso Viejo Chamber of Commerce, all of whom are deeply committed to driving new opportunities for local businesses. In addition to their roles as Board members, these leaders actively participate in Chamber events, frequently attending monthly gatherings and welcoming new members. Explore the profiles of our respected Board members to learn about their backgrounds, expertise, and contributions to the Aliso Viejo community.
President
Julie Wright
Licensed Realtor and Co-Owner of Help U Sell Wright & Platinum Edge Properties. Julie and her team specialize in residential real estate and property management and have served Orange County since 1982. She’s also the founder and first president of the Aliso Viejo Chamber.
President Elect
Sonia Chavez
Sonia Chavez, President-Elect of Aliso Viejo Chamber of Commerce & CEO of The CAZA Collective. MBA with 15+ years' recruiting experience. Committed to diversity, workforce solutions, and community growth, fostering a thriving and inclusive business environment.
Vice President
Harvey Ivory
Harvey Ivory, CFP® since April 2023, relocated to Aliso Viejo in 2021, boasts a 6-year tenure as a trusted financial advisor with Edward Jones. A strategic mind dedicated to clients' financial success.
Secretary
Michael Adamson
Michael is the Vice President of Global HR Operations for UST, a leading digital, consulting, and solutions provider for Global 1000 companies with over 30,000 employees. Michael is also on the CSULB HR Advisory Board.
Director
Martin Beck
Martin Beck leads Strategic Marketing and Communications at Soka University of America. He has 30+ years of experience in communications, journalism, and digital innovation and has BAs in political science and economics at UC Irvine and an MA in journalism at Missouri.
Director
John Campbell
John Campbell established John L. Campbell Insurance in 1976, and for nearly 50 years, has offered insurance lines for individuals, business owners, retail, wholesale, manufacturing, and many other sectors.
Director
Donna Garcia
Donna is a trusted licensed Realtor providing residential real estate services. She has held community leadership roles and is deeply connected to Aliso Viejo as a resident with her family for over 32 years. Donna also serves as our chamber Ambassador Chairperson.
Director
Michelle Goodson
Michelle has a B.A. in Marketing and is the Director of Operations for Adam Herzing, CFP with over 25 years of wholesale marketing and sales experience. She is certified in the D.I.S.C. Assessment and has lived in Aliso Viejo for 20 years.
Director
Eric Hauber
Eric Hauber has lived in Aliso Viejo for 28 years, and has held a number of roles at Soka University including: Founding Vice President for Academic Affairs, 2001 VP for Enrollment Services, and others before retiring in 2008.
Director
Al Soley
Al Soley runs a Graphics, Printing, Mailing and Promo Products Company. He holds MS degrees and an MBA in engineering, management, marketing, and finance, which help him assist his clients in achieving their marketing goals.
Director
Heather Stanek
Heather Stanek, Renaissance ClubSport VP/GM has almost 30 years of experience in health club and hospitality leadership. Heather previously served as a Director for the Pleasanton Chamber and Director for Pleasanton Partners in Education.
Director
Sherry Wanninger
Sherry serves as a Director of the Moulton Niguel Water District which deliverssafe, reliable, and affordable water services to 170,000+ customers. With a BA and MBA in finance, she leverages over 30 years of expertise in Finance and Contract Management.