Our Team

The Chamber is comprised of a remarkable collection of people who share a commitment and passion for doing business in Venango. An 18-member Board of Directors set policy and strategic goals.

Chamber Committees

There is no better way to serve the Chamber and your business then to serve on a Chamber committee. You will be able to make decisions that will affect your business community–along with meeting influential business and community leaders.

Chamber committees include: Advocacy, Education, Finance, Leadership, and Tourism.


If you have an interest in serving on one of our committees or applying to be a member of the Board of Directors, contact us today.

Our Team

Susan Williams

Staff - President/CEO swilliams@venangochamber.org

Tessa Byham

Staff - Executive Assistant tbyham@venangochamber.org

Kat Thompson

Staff - Membership & Education Manager kthompson@venangochamber.org

Ashley Smith

Staff - Be Here Program Manager asmith@venangochamber.org

Heather Hondel

Staff - Marketing Assistant hhondel@venangochamber.org

Lexi Henry

Staff - Intern lhenry@venangochamber.org

Matthew Deal

Board of Directors - Chair, Morrison Funeral Home

Ryan Bell

Board of Directors - Vice Chair, Webco Industries

Jake Davis

Board of Directors - Treasurer, New York Life

Greg Plowman

Board of Directors - Secretary, Scierka's Tavern

Pete Calenda

Board of Directors - UPMC Northwest

Dan Flaherty

Board of Directors - Oil Region Library Association

Jim Geiger

Board of Directors - PennWest Clarion

Cindy Grant

Board of Directors - Seven Mountains Media

Kyla Parkinson

Board of Directors - Victorian City Art & Frame

Ann Richar

Board of Directors - Richar Trinch & Co. PC

David Snedden

Board of Directors - Hagan Business Machines

Megan Sternagel

Board of Directors - Northwest Bank

Fred Terwilliger

Board of Directors - Central Electric Cooperative

Pam Watkins

Board of Directors - Watkins HR Strategy

Lisa Winger

Board of Directors - Aseracare Hospice