Gilbert Chamber FY 25-26 Board Nominations

The Gilbert Chamber of Commerce nominating committee and Board of Directors have approved a slate of candidates to serve a three-year term on the Chamber’s Board.

Gilbert Chamber of Commerce Nominations:

The following members are nominated to begin their term on July 1, 2025:

Warde Nichols – Arizona State University

John Webster – Executive Millwork & Cabinetry

David Scott – First Western Bank

Per their eligibility, the following members have been nominated to serve an additional term beginning July 1, 2025:

Karen Camblin - Guild Mortgage

Kelley Kieffer – Banner Gateway Medical Center

Emily Staples – FASTSIGNS of Gilbert

The Chamber’s Board of Directors consists of eighteen elected members, each serving a three-year term. Board members are eligible to serve two three-year terms.

According to the Chamber’s by-laws, qualified Chamber members may nominate additional candidate names for directors. Such nominations shall be filed no more than 10 days following notice has been given to the names of those nominated. Signatures of at least 5% of the Chamber’s qualified members must accompany the names of additional candidates.

If you would like more information about the process, please contact Sarah Watts at (480) 941-6322.

Gilbert Chamber Foundation Nominations:

The following individual is nominated to begin their term on July 1, 2025:

Christie Boutain – First Western Bank

The Foundation’s Board of Directors has nine seats, each serving a three-year term. Board members are eligible to serve two three-year terms. Per the Gilbert Chamber Foundation Bylaws, the individuals serving on the Gilbert Chamber’s Executive Committee will serve as Officers of the Foundation, plus three additional seats.