Association Of Chamber Of Commerce

Alexandria, VA · Founded 1914

National membership organization supporting chambers of commerce and business associations

Primary audience
Business Members
Work area
Economic Development
Topic
Business Advocacy
Contact
Sheree Anne Kelly
Website Contact

About Organization

The Association Of Chamber Of Commerce Executives provides training, resources, and advocacy for chamber professionals nationwide. Based in Alexandria, VA, the organization manages $3.1 million in annual revenue with 26 employees.

What They Focus On

Business Growth

Supporting member businesses through networking, resources, and advocacy

Economic Development

Attracting investment and promoting regional prosperity

Policy Advocacy

Representing business interests in legislative and regulatory matters

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$3.1M

-5% vs 2022

Expenses (2023)

$3.1M

-4.3% vs 2022

Assets (2023)

$5.8M

+12.8% vs 2022

Employees (2023)

26

-7.1% vs 2022

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2023 $3,136,393 $3,093,008 $5,780,104 26
2022 $3,302,865 $3,233,063 $5,123,288 28
2021 $2,535,156 $2,148,306 $4,734,977 28
2020 $2,622,469 $2,102,508 $4,203,797 24
2019 $3,184,598 $3,057,346 $3,524,710 27
2018 $3,200,907 $2,838,747 $3,711,192 31
2017 $3,311,326 $3,285,535 $3,266,645 31

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Member Engagement

    Connecting with businesses to understand needs and priorities

  • 02

    Advocacy Strategy

    Developing policy positions and legislative advocacy plans

  • 03

    Stakeholder Collaboration

    Building coalitions with government and community partners

  • 04

    Impact Measurement

    Tracking outcomes and reporting results to members

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Association Of Chamber Of Commerce

Business Advocacy

Representing member interests before legislative and regulatory bodies

Member Services

Providing networking, resources, and support to business members

Economic Development

Promoting regional economic growth and attracting investment

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Association Of Chamber Of Commerce.

Sheree Anne Kelly

Sheree Anne Kelly

President & CEO
Full-time
Compensation: $493,819
Jacqui Cook

Jacqui Cook

Chief Financial Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $146,145
Stacey Breslin

Stacey Breslin

Vice President, Benefits Services
Full-time
Compensation: $156,438

- Leads Benefits Team- Retirement & Insurance Programs- POC for Fringe Benefits Inc. & ACCE Benefits Trust

Amy Shields

Amy Shields

Executive Director, ACCE Foundation & Vice President, Programs
Full-time
Compensation: $135,235
Rumsha Ahmed

Rumsha Ahmed

Senior Manager, Community Impact Programs

- Community Impact Programing - ACCE Foundation Training & Cohort Programs - POC for Economic Mobility & Opportunity; Education & Talent and Economic & Community Development Divisions.

Lindsay Bensko

Lindsay Bensko

Director, Partner Development
Katie Britt

Katie Britt

Director, Communications & Storytelling- Marketing & Communications- Social Media- Content Creation

- Marketing & Communications- Social Media- Content Creation

JoAnna Dehler

JoAnna Dehler

Manager, Programs & Conferences
Sabrina Gong

Sabrina Gong

Senior Accountant- Accounting- Financial Reporting- Accounts Payable and Receivable 

- Accounting- Financial Reporting- Accounts Payable and Receivable 

Emma Griffin

Emma Griffin

Senior Manager, Technology Projects

- Technology Management - Association Management System- IT Vendors and Integrations

Kevin Jacobs

Kevin Jacobs

Director of Membership
Ryan Keedy

Ryan Keedy

Vice President, Partnerships and Member Experience
Tania Kohut

Tania Kohut

Senior Manager, Communications & Marketing
Colleen Logan

Colleen Logan

Manager, Benefit Services
Christy Merilus

Christy Merilus

Benefits Services Associate
Jenn Moerman

Jenn Moerman

Events and Awards Coordinator
Kim Nguyen

Kim Nguyen

Director of Accounting- Financial Reporting- Payroll and HR Management- Accounts Payable and Receivable 
Shonda Norris

Shonda Norris

Benefits Services Associate
Jen Pruden

Jen Pruden

Senior Manager, Resources & Benchmarking
Ashley Purdy

Ashley Purdy

Manager, Learning & Certifications

- Professional Development Programs- Certification Programs, including Certified Chamber Executive & Certificate in Chamber Management - POC for CCE Commission and Finance & Operations Division

Karen Rose

Karen Rose

Chief of Staff & Director of Administration
Kyle Trent

Kyle Trent

Benefits Services Associate
WB

Will Burns

VP Communication
Full-time
Compensation: $127,332

Milestones

1914

Organization Founded

1914

Established to serve community needs and advance mission

1926

Early Expansion

1926

Grew programs and established organizational foundations

1970

Significant Growth

1970

Expanded programs and services to reach more communities

2023

Leadership Expansion

2023

Grew leadership team to enhance organizational capacity

2025

Program Innovation

2025

Launched new initiatives to deepen community impact

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AC
Adrienne Cole Director 1.00 hrs/week
AB
Alisha Benson Treasurer 1.00 hrs/week
AW
Allison Walden Director 1.00 hrs/week
AP
Amanda Payne Director 1.00 hrs/week
AB
Amber Batchelor Director 1.00 hrs/week
AS
Amy Shuttle Director 1.00 hrs/week
AW
Andrea Woodard Director 1.00 hrs/week
AF
Angela Franco Director 1.00 hrs/week
AW
Ashli Watts Director 1.00 hrs/week
BG
Barbara Garza Director 1.00 hrs/week
BB
Becky Bartoszek Director 1.00 hrs/week
BD
Becky Davison Director 1.00 hrs/week
BA
Brian Anderson Director 1.00 hrs/week
BQ
Brittany Quick-Warner Vice Chair 1.00 hrs/week
CB
Candace Boothby Director 1.00 hrs/week
CB
Carl Blackstone Director 1.00 hrs/week
CP
Carlos Phillips Chair 1.00 hrs/week
CC
Chip Cherry Director 1.00 hrs/week
CG
Christy Gillenwater Immediate Past Chair 1.00 hrs/week
CD
Colin Diaz Director 1.00 hrs/week
DP
Dale Petroskey Director 1.00 hrs/week
DG
David Griggs Director 1.00 hrs/week
DM
Derek Miller Director 1.00 hrs/week
EG
Eric Godet Director 1.00 hrs/week
EV
Eric Vanden Heuvel Director 1.00 hrs/week
ES
Ernest Strickland Director 1.00 hrs/week
GD
Greg Durocher Director 1.00 hrs/week
HV
Heather Valudes Director 1.00 hrs/week
IF
Ian Fletcher Director 1.00 hrs/week
JR
James Rooney Chair-Elect 1.00 hrs/week
JB
Jason Benitez Director 1.00 hrs/week
JR
Jeff Rea Director 1.00 hrs/week
JR
Jennifer Reiser Director 1.00 hrs/week
JR
Joe Reardon Director 1.00 hrs/week
JG
Joshua Gunn Director 1.00 hrs/week
JA
Juliet Abdel Director 1.00 hrs/week
KW
Kami Welch Director 1.00 hrs/week
KC
Kati Capozzi Director 1.00 hrs/week
KK
Katie Kirkpatrick Director 1.00 hrs/week
KB
Katy Brooks Director 1.00 hrs/week
KS
Kevin Sheilley Director 1.00 hrs/week
LM
Lori Mattson Director 1.00 hrs/week
MS
Maria Salinas Director 1.00 hrs/week
MO
Mark Owens Director 1.00 hrs/week
MB
Mary Beth Sewald Director 1.00 hrs/week
MM
Matt Morrow Director 1.00 hrs/week
MP
Matthew Pivarnik Director 1.00 hrs/week
ML
Megan Lucas Director 1.00 hrs/week
NE
Natalie English Vice Chair 1.00 hrs/week
NM
Nick Masino Director 1.00 hrs/week
ND
Nikki Devitt Director 1.00 hrs/week
OC
Omar Cuevas Vice Chair 1.00 hrs/week
PJ
Pammie Jimmar Director 1.00 hrs/week
RR
Rory Ring Director 1.00 hrs/week
RU
Ryan Unger Director 1.00 hrs/week
SL
Sandra Lindquist Director 1.00 hrs/week
SA
Sara Armstrong Director 1.00 hrs/week
SR
Sara Ray Director 1.00 hrs/week
ST
Sherry Taylor Director 1.00 hrs/week
SC
Silas Chamberlin Director 1.00 hrs/week
SM
Steve Millard Director 1.00 hrs/week
TC
Terra Carroll Director 1.00 hrs/week
TS
Todd Sanders Director 1.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$1.2M

Highest Paid

$527K

Sheree Anne Kelly

Compensated Officers

5

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Sheree Anne Kelly President & CEO $493,819 $33,306 $527,125 40
Stacey Breslin VP Benefits $156,438 $25,068 $181,506 40
Jacqui Cook CFO $146,145 $13,327 $159,472 40
Amy Shields VP $135,235 $17,486 $152,721 40
Will Burns VP Communication $127,332 $18,804 $146,136 40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

COVID-19 PPP Loans

Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Fully Forgiven

Total Approved

$300K

Total Forgiven

$302K

101% forgiven

Jobs Retained

21

Loan Details 1 loan

$300,022
Forgiven
Forgiven: $302,439 100%
Approved Feb 11, 2021
Lender Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company
Jobs Reported 21
Forgiven On Dec 16, 2021

Source: Small Business Administration • Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$25K Grants Received
1 Organizations

Top Funders

1 total
A
Aarp
$25K

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Related Organizations

2 affiliated entities reported on IRS Form 990 Schedule R

2

Tax-Exempt Affiliates

1
Association Of Chamber Of Commerce Executives Foundation
Alexandria, VA
To Establish Committees/Associations To Develop And Promote
501(c) 501(C)(3)

Taxable Corp Trust

1
Fringe Benefits Inc
Alexandria, VA
Business Services/Third Party Administration
Taxable

Source: IRS Form 990, Schedule R (Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships)

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

Self-Lobbying
2 Registrations
2 Clients
Yes Self-Lobbying

Clients 2 total

Chamber Of Commerce Hawaii/ Military Affairs Council
1 filing
Self
Chamber Of Commerce Of The U.s.a.
1 filing
Self

Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

Contact

Get in touch with Association Of Chamber Of Commerce

Phone

(703) 998-0072

Social

Visit Website
277 S Washington Street Suite 210 Alexandria, VA 22314