Our Mission
The Coronado Chamber of Commerce mission is Helping Businesses Succeed so Our Community Prospers. We are dedicated to serving our business community to enrich the economic vitality of Coronado.
CONNECTING. NETWORKING. PROMOTING. SOLVING. SUPPORTING. ADVOCATING. EDUCATING. EMPOWERING. ENGAGING.
Our Mission
The Coronado Chamber of Commerce mission is Helping Businesses Succeed so Our Community Prospers. We are dedicated to serving our business community to enrich the economic vitality of Coronado.
CONNECTING. NETWORKING. PROMOTING. SOLVING. SUPPORTING. ADVOCATING. EDUCATING. EMPOWERING. ENGAGING.
CONNECTING. NETWORKING. PROMOTING. SOLVING. SUPPORTING. ADVOCATING.
EDUCATING. EMPOWERING.
ENGAGING.
We are dedicated to serving our business community to enrich the economic vitality of Coronado.
The Coronado Chamber of Commerce is a community of entrepreneurs working together and supporting each other to create a stronger neighborhood and business environment, through advocacy, promotion, networking, and education.
Originally founded in 1937, our organization is a leader in supporting businesses with valuable resources, programming, and services that advance the success of our business community. We leverage private funding, government resources and programs, and support from more than 270 members to help our local business community thrive.
Meet the Team
Meet the team of the Coronado Chamber of Commerce. We are dedicated, skilled experts with an “open door” policy. Eager to serve you and your business, we strive to be the leading resource for all of your business needs!
RENA CLANCY
Executive Director
KERRI DOWLING
Director of Membership & Events
RENA CLANCY
Executive Director
KERRI DOWLING
Director of Events
Rena Clancy
Q: What’s the most inspiring part of your job?
A: We are a small but mighty community in Coronado. I appreciate and value the sense of teamwork and collaboration that our businesses, city, and nonprofits have and that makes the bigger picture so vividly clear. Contributing to the legacy and preserving what we love for future generations inspires me to do my best every day because it makes a difference.
Q: The best piece of business advice I’ve been given is:
A: My favorite boss and mentor would always say “begin with the end in mind”. It keeps me on track and in tune with our bigger picture.
Q: Do you have any skills or talents that most people don’t know about?
A: Most people don’t know that I am a first-generation American. I am fluent in Arabic and learned to read and write it in college. I remember the proud look on my mom’s face when she opened her Mother’s Day card that I wrote to her in Arabic.
Q: What are some causes you care about?
A: The Beagle Freedom Project has had my heart since adopting our incredibly sweet beagle, Jazzy. I appreciate the work they do to get beagles into loving homes and always look for companies that don’t test on animals.
Q: In my spare time I enjoy:
A: Spending time with family and friends, preferably outdoors in Coronado. Nothing recharges my battery like a delicious lunch and a beach walk under the sun with my favorite people.
Kerri Dowling
Q: What’s the most inspiring part of your job?
A: I really enjoy meeting new people and helping create connections between our businesses to help our community prosper. I also love to plan and organize fun events!
Q: The best piece of business advice I’ve been given is:
A: Find something you like to do and it won’t feel like work at all!
Q: Do you have any skills or talents that most people don’t know about?
A: I taught cooking classes in Japan to local Japanese women. It was so much fun creating themed menus and then sharing our cultures over meals. Besides that, I am great at Wheel of Fortune and remembering song lyrics. Haha!
Q: What are some causes you care about?
A: I have been a Navy spouse for over 30 years, so helping and supporting military families has always been important to me.
Q: In my spare time I enjoy:
A: Tandem bike riding with my husband! We ride all over Coronado on either our casual cruiser or our road bike. I also enjoy cooking and trying new recipes and love to travel.
Executive Board
HAYLEY BEARD, CFP
BOARD PRESIDENT
Financial Advisor
Edward Jones
COLLEEN CAVALIERI
VICE PRESIDENT
Owner
vomFASS & Coronado Tasting Room
DR NATALIE BAILEY
SECRETARY
Owner & Dentist
Advanced Dentistry
DHARMESH PATEL
TREASURER
Owner
Which Wich Superior Sandwiches
SUZANNE FRONTZ
PAST PRESIDENT
Owner
Metz & Associates
HAYLEY BEARD, CFP
BOARD PRESIDENT
Edward Jones
COLLEEN CAVALIERI
VICE PRESIDENT
vomFASS & Coronado Tasting Room
DR NATALIE BAILEY
SECRETARY
Advanced Dentistry
DHARMESH PATEL
Which Wich Superior Sandwiches
SUZANNE FRONTZ
BOARD PRESIDENT
Metz & Associates
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors governs the affairs of the Coronado Chamber. Serving a two year term, the 2023/2024 Board of Directors consists of 15 chamber members, in good standing, representing the membership.
MICHAEL WOIWODE
PAST PRESIDENT
Principal
Wodeworks Consulting
CLAUDIA LUDLOW
PAST PRESIDENT
General Manager Glorietta Bay Inn
MARCO TOPETE
Account Representative
EDCO
BRIAN BARRETO
External Affairs, Southern California
California American Water
TOM LATONA
Owner
High Tide Bottle Shop & Kitchen
BERENICE ZAMARO
Branch Manager
CalPrivate Bank
EMMA ELMES
Regional Manager, Fox Restaurant Concepts
The Henry & Blanco
LESLIE CRAWFORD
Editor & Publisher
Coronado 365
FRED ECKERT
Director
Chicago Title
NELSON YOUNG
Owner
Holland’s Bicycles
MICHAEL WOIWODE
FORMER BOARD PRESIDENT
Wodeworks Consulting
CLAUDIA LUDLOW
FORMER BOARD PRESIDENT
General Manager Glorietta Bay Inn
NELSON YOUNG
Holland’s Bicycles
EMMA ELMES
The Henry & Blanco
TOM LATONA
Owner
High Tide Bottle Shop & Kitchen
BERENICE ZAMARO
Branch Manager
CalPrivate Bank
MARCO TOPETE
EDCO
BRIAN BARRETO
California American Water
FRED ECKERT
Director
Chicago Title
LESLIE CRAWFORD
Coronado 365