2025 Ambassadors
Ambassador Co-Chair
Kim Banks
Barrett Business Services (BBSI) in San Luis Obispo
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 Employer’s Advisory Council of San Luis Obispo, Kim is actively involved in several local nonprofits benefitting the community.
Other organizations she works with are Transitions – 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).
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Lettie Fuller
Mechanics Bank
Bio Coming Soon!
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Fernando Garcia
Garing Taylor & Associates
Bio Coming Soon!
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Wina Gill
Wina Gill SLO County Homes
Wina Gill – Realtor®, eXp Realty Luxury,
Your Guide to Real Estate Success in SLO County, helping you make a move or love where you live a little more.
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Andrew Hernandez
Deep Clean Crew, Inc.
Bio Coming Soon!
Ambassador Co-Chair
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. Upon graduation 40 years ago, she began her partnership with Allstate.
Mary’s 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 Allstate’s 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 “Chamber” 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 2023-2025 term.
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.
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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.
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.
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Sue MacCagno Palmer
Sue's 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 Sue’s 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 or SuetheSigner@gmail.com
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Joseph Pivovaroff
Renaissance Strategy Dynamics
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. 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.
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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.
Most all, being part of the Ambassadors and meeting the team😊
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Marissa Ritter
Keller Williams
Marissa Ritter, Realtor®, 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.
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Tessa Williams
Right at Home
Bio Coming Soon!