Ambassadors
Chair
Marissa Ritter
Keller Williams Realty, SLO Happy Homes
Marissa Ritter, RealtorĀ®, Keller Williams Central Coast Realty, SLO Happy Homes Team
Marissa is a Realtor based in beautiful Pismo Beach, CA. She has a passion for getting buyers into their dream home here on the Central Coast. And with 18 years of marketing expertise, she helps sellers get top dollar for their homes.
Vice Chair
Tessa Williams
Right at Home
Tessa is the owner of an in-home care agency focused on helping people live safely and comfortably at home. At her core, she cares deeply about people.
She believes good care starts with listening, showing up, and making sure the right caregiver is matched with the right client. She spends her time building strong teams, supporting caregivers, and growing a business that helps people stay safely at home without losing the human connection.
What drives Tessa most is taking care of the people who take care of others and doing this work with honesty, heart, and purpose.
Ambassador
RanƩ Aguilar
Opal Coast Real Estate Group, Century 21 MastersĀ
A native of San Luis Obispo County, RanƩ brings more than local market knowledge. She knows the people, businesses, and community dynamics that define Central Coast living, from beachside neighborhoods and wine country estates to tech corridors and walkable urban districts. For sellers, she has become known for transforming, repositioning, and selling properties that previously sat on the market for months or longer. For buyers and investors, she taps into her local network to surface the right properties and win at the negotiation table.
RanĆ© brings 20+ years of marketing, negotiation, and business experience. Her Opal Coast teamĀ addsĀ 30 years of combined real estate expertise and a full suite of client services:
- Deep Price Analysis &Ā CompReviews
- End-to-End Relocation Services
- Staging, Cleaning, & Landscaping Services
- Turnkey Property Services
- Personalized Financing, Insurance, and Contractor Referrals
Ambassador
Krystyna Amaral
Astound Business Solutions
Krystyna has been a local, passionate Central Coast fan for the last 23 years. She excelled in her Real Estate venture and now helps local businesses with connectivity and voice services. With 10 years' experience and a lot of great relationships later, Krystyna is well known to local owners, property managers and IT leaders.
She brings entrepreneurial skill and background along with goods, services and advice helping the Central Coast to be a better place to run a business. She is now taking flight as an ambassador for the Chamber, promoting their people and cause. Ā She loves people and the community almost as much as her pets and will learn and grow with our Chamber and their members.
Ambassador
Kim Banks
Barrett Business Services (BBSI)Ā
Kim Banks is a Human Resource Consultant for Barrett Business Services, Inc. (BBSI). She grew her 22-year Human Resources career within the Hospitality and Restaurant industries.
Kim built her expertise as a generalist, with emphasis on creating unique cultures, selection, retention, compliance, and employee development.
After 25 years in the hospitality sector, Kim moved to San Luis Obispo County and began working for a local nonprofit. In 2015, Kim joined Barrett Business Services, Inc, which provides payroll, HR, and risk support for small businesses.
A California native, Kimberly grew up in Orange County, attended California State University Long Beach and currently resides in Arroyo Grande with her husband.
Currently serving as the Secretary for the Employerās Advisory Council of San Luis Obispo, Kim is actively involved in several local nonprofits benefitting the community.
Other organizations she works with are Transitions ā Mental Health Association, Growing Grounds Farm, Santa Maria, The Clark Center of Performing Arts, and the Arroyo Grande High School Boosters (Past President 2016-2019).
Ambassador
Tom Carolan
HealthMarkets Insurance Agency
Coming Soon!
Ambassador
Lettie Fuller
Mechanics Bank
Lettie Fuller has been a banker for 26 years, starting with Mid State Bank, Rabobank and now Mechanics Bank.Ā She has been a Recruiter, loan officer, Branch Manager, and currently a Universal Banker.
She enjoys helping her clients with their banking and lending needs. Lettie enjoys all the friendships and relationships she has developed over her banking career.Ā
Lettie has also been a Chamber Ambassador for 15 years and has met so many chamber members over the years.
Thank you Chamber for giving me the opportunity to be an Ambassador. I feel very honored to represent the Chamber at ribbon cuttings, Rise and Shine, lunch meetings and annual dinners.
Ambassador
Fernando Garcia
Garing Taylor & Associates
Bio Coming Soon!
Ambassador
Wina Gill
C21 Masters Luxury Division
Wina GillĀ is a local real estate professional serving South San Luis Obispo County, including Arroyo Grande, Grover Beach, Pismo Beach, and surrounding communities. She is known for her strong local knowledge, thoughtful guidance, and commitment to building long-term relationships.
As a South County Chamber Ambassador, Wina enjoys welcoming new members, supporting local businesses, and helping strengthen connections within the community. She believes the Chamber plays a vital role in fostering collaboration, economic growth, and a strong sense of local pride.
Wina is proud to live and work in the community she serves and values being an active, engaged presence through her involvement with the South County Chamber.
Ambassador
Josh Hamilton
Community West Bank
Josh recently joined Community West Bank with over 15 years of banking experience, bringing knowledge in wealth management and relationship banking.
He began his career working in mortgage services and held various roles including Sr. Branch Manager, Wealth Management Relationship Manager, and Sr. Lead Relationship Manager in commercial banking.
Outside of work, he enjoys road trips with his family, is an avid runner, and a proud San Francisco 49ers fan.
Ambassador
Andrew Hernandez
Grizzly Construction
Bio Coming Soon!
AmbassadorĀ
Mary Ishikawa
Allstate Suncoast Insurance Services
Mary Rowan-Ishikawa has visited all 50 states and lived in over a dozen as part of her military family. Eventually settling in California, Mary graduated from California State University, Sacramento, with a degree in Business Administration, concentrating in insurance and leadership.Ā Upon graduation 40 years ago, she began her partnership with Allstate.
Maryās education and experience are rare in the insurance industry. For the first 10 years, she served customers as a claims adjuster handling property, liability, and injury claims. As a member of the National Catastrophe Team, she was deployed throughout the US to help customers rebuild their homes and lives after natural and man-made disasters. Mary was assigned to Allstateās corporate headquarters near Chicago where she served in a variety of leadership roles for compliance, education, technology, marketing, and customer service teams.
After 17 years in Chicago and a major blizzard for which she ran the Business Resumption Plan for three states and 800 insurance agent locations, Mary planned her route back to California.
Having served customers on the Central Coast as a claims adjuster, Mary felt fortunate to continue the client-centric service provided by retiring 25-year agent, Matt Rice. Matt was an active member of the āChamberā and encouraged her to get involved. Her most recent role has been as a Chamber Ambassador the past twelve years helping new members leverage the many benefits of being a Chamber member.
As President/CEO of Suncoast Insurance Services, Inc., she oversees 10 team members providing personal lines and commercial insurance services. Mary especially enjoys serving her 401k and retirement-focused clients bringing her knowledge of retirement product taxation and social security to the discussion.
She is a member of the Professional Fiduciary Association of California, the Home Builders Association, and Lions Club International.
She volunteers with and sponsors a number of organizations including The Clark Center for the Performing Arts, American Cancer Society, Studio of the Performing Arts/Remembering Sam Ford, Boys & Girls Clubs, GALA Pride & Diversity Center, Friends of Waller Park, SLO Goldens in the Park, and Lumina Alliance. And there are the many youth, art, education, and sports programs as well!
Mary is excited to serve as an Ambassador and a Director for the South County Chamber of Commerce for the 2023-2026 term.Ā
Curious how Chamber membership can benefit your business or organization? Ask Mary at an upcoming SCCC event or send her an email at MaryIshikawa@Allstate.com.
AmbassadorĀ
Bronwyn Keith
Doggie Does Good
Bio Coming Soon!
Ambassador
Corban Lethcoe
English Wealth Management of Raymond James
Corban Lethcoe helps families and business owners achieve clarity and confidence in their financial lives. A UCLA graduate, he brings years of experience guiding clients through important decisions such as retirement planning, legacy strategies, and business transitions.
As a South County Chamber Ambassador, Corban is committed to welcoming new members, fostering connections, and supporting the growth of local businesses. He values collaboration and believes strong relationships are the foundation of a thriving community.
Outside of work, Corban enjoys exploring Californiaās coastline, practicing yoga, and giving back to the communities he serves.
Ambassador
Donna Milne
West Coast Community Bank
Donna Milne, a long time Arroyo Grande resident and volunteer has been an ambassador for many years supporting local businesses throughout San Lusi Obispo County.Ā Ā
Donna has been in banking for 40 plus years working at different local banks currently at West Coast Community Bank (formally 1st Capital Bank) as a Relationship Manager.
In her spare time Donna enjoys playing pickleball, volunteering, and most important spending time with family and friends.
Ambassador
Sue MacCagno Palmer
Sue's Mobile Notary and Signing Service
Sue MacCagno Palmer, affectionately known as Sue the Signer, is a local Mobile Notary.
After 40 years as a successful mortgage lender, she retired and started Sueās Mobile Notary and Signing Service which specializes in document signings for buyers and sellers pertaining to real estate. Over the years, she has also become proficient in notarizing trust documents as well. A Notary isn't someone you realize you need until you need one. Sue can notarize any document.
For fun, Sue loves college football, especially THE Ohio State Buckeyes! She enjoys walking her 3 dogs on the beach, snuggling with her kitty, listening to music & doing yoga.
Because she loves her community, Sue is involved with the South County Chambers of Commerce, where she has been an Ambassador for numerous years and, as of 2025, on the Board of Directors. She is also active in the Alignable Network and the Pismo Coast Association of Realtors.
You can reach her at 805.904.4570 orĀ SuetheSigner@gmail.com
Ambassador
Joseph Pivovaroff
Keller Williams
Joe Pivovaroff is an honorable U.S. Coast Guard veteran, community leader, and real estate professional dedicated to connecting people with opportunities that enrich and transform their lives.Ā Joe is a connector, someone who shows up as a friend first, helping people feel supported, seen, and confident as they pursue life changing opportunities.
A proud Class V Leadership Graduate, (B.C.E) lol. Joe continues to give back through the Leadership Society with Culture Stoke, where he supports community initiatives and cultivates meaningful relationships. He has also served as an ambassador, fostering strong partnerships and uplifting local businesses.
As a Keller Williams real estate agent, Joe guides clients through the buying and selling process with confidence and clarity. Known for his insight, and results driven approach, he is committed to delivering an exceptional experience every step of the way.
Ambassador
Vathana "V" Prak
Mechanics Bank
I joined the South County Chamber of Commerce because the organization offers business in many ways such as gaining exposure with the business community, being a part of a collective voice for local businesses and communities, networking and community involvement and corporate responsibility.Ā
Most all, being part of the Ambassadors and meeting the teamš