Board of Directors
Chair
Peggy Hoobery
Burdine Printing & Graphics in Arroyo Grande
Bio Coming Soon!
Vice Chair
Sean Dasmann
Agrarian Hotel in Arroyo Grande
Bio Coming Soon!
Secretary
Melissa Zaferis
Grover Station Grill in Grover Beach
Melissa Zaferis
Coming Soon
Treasurer
Dave Pier
Clark Center of the Performing Arts in Arroyo Grande
Dave Pier’s extensive work with community arts organizations began in the mid-1980s at which time he served as President of the Arts Council of the Conejo Valley. In Thousand Oaks he was active in committee work which specified and resulted in construction and programming of the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza with its 1800 and 400 seat theatres. In the 1990s he served on the Ventura County Arts Commission and managed the Ventura County Organizational Development Grant Program. He was also President of the Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation.
After earning an MBA in Arts Management from UCLA in 1995, for 25 years Pier has managed regional performing arts centers in California, overseeing the successful openings and operations of the Harris Center for the Arts at Folsom Lake College near Sacramento, the Gallo Center for the Arts in Modesto and a new Performing Arts Center on the campus of California State University, Northridge. As part of the Los Angeles County Arts Commission, he managed the historic John Anson Ford Amphitheatre in Hollywood and acclaimed programs including the award-winning family performing arts series Big!World!Fun! and expanded programming under the theatre’s Latino Arts and Community Bridges Initiatives.
Dave is a musician with a background in technical theatre who, before entering the arts management field, worked as a research scientist in the private sector. At ARCO Solar Industries, he led teams of scientists, engineers and technicians in the world’s then leading research group for the development of solar electric energy. His education also includes degrees from Carleton College (B.A., Physics), Columbia University (B.S., Electrical Engineering/Acoustics) and Stanford University (M.S., Materials Science and Engineering), as well as training in music composing and arranging from the Grove School of Music in Los Angeles.
Director
Shannon Bowdy
Keller Williams, SLO Happy Homes
Bio Coming Soon!
Immediate Past Chair
Susannah Brown
Renaissance Strategy Dynamics in San Luis Obispo
Bio coming soon!
Director
Jim Corridan
Dana Adobe in Nipomo
Bio Coming Soon!
Director
Shannon Downing
Adventist Health Central Coast in San Luis Obispo
Bio Coming Soon!
Director
Mary Ishikawa
Allstate Suncoast Insurance Services in Arroyo Grande
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 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.
Director
Nicole Moore
Shorebirds Hotel Group in Pismo Beach
Nicole Moore first experienced the central coast when she attended college at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo University, kicking off her passion for travel and creating amazing experiences in the events and hospitality industry. After college she practiced at various occupations in the major metropolitan areas before re-settling back near the central California coastline and joining the Shorebirds Hotel Group in 2010.
Nicole uses her past positions within the hotel and events industry to lead the sales and marketing team with innovative advertising campaigns, creative on-site events, and excellent customer service. While not working, Nicole spends her time on the beach and hiking the mountains with her dog, exploring the expansive west coastline in her self-built camper van and volunteering at the San Luis Obispo County Foodbank and Chambers of Commerce.
Director
David Morneau
Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach, an Autograph Collection Hotel
David Morneau is a seasoned hospitality executive with over 15 years of experience managing luxury hotels and resorts across the United States and Canada. With a proven track record of operational excellence, strategic leadership, and guest satisfaction, David has continuously elevated the properties and teams he has led to new levels of success.
David currently serves as the General Manager of the Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach, an Autograph Collection Hotel, where he has been at the helm since June 2021. Under his leadership, the resort has solidified its reputation as a premier destination on California’s Central Coast. His commitment to exceptional service and innovation has contributed to the resort's consistently high ratings and guest satisfaction.
In addition to his role at Vespera Resort, David is the Vice Chair of the CVB Advisory Board for the City of Pismo Beach, a position he has held since February 2022. In this capacity, he works to enhance tourism and economic development in the region.
Previously, David was the Director of Rooms at the prestigious Ojai Valley Inn, where he oversaw the Rooms Division operations for one of Southern California's most iconic luxury properties. His earlier roles include serving as Director of Rooms at Radisson Blu Chicago, Director of Housekeeping at Swissôtel Chicago, and Director of Housekeeping at Fairmont Pittsburgh, where he consistently implemented service standards that improved guest satisfaction, operational efficiencies, and employee engagement.
David's career also includes leadership positions with Fairmont Hotels and Resorts, where he was instrumental in the openings of new properties, such as the Fairmont Pacific Rim during the Winter Olympic Games. He began his career as part of FRHI’s Manager in Training program, quickly earning promotions through his ability to lead teams and drive measurable results.
David holds experience in teaching and mentoring, having served as a Contributing Professor in the Hospitality Management Program at Kendall College in Chicago. In this role, he shared his industry knowledge with aspiring hospitality professionals.
Throughout his career, David has been recognized for his achievements, such as improving operational efficiencies, enhancing guest satisfaction, and fostering positive workplace cultures. His expertise spans luxury hotel openings, operational strategy, employee development, and guest experience innovation.
A dedicated hospitality professional, David is passionate about delivering exceptional experiences for both guests and team members while contributing to the communities he serves. He is based in Pismo Beach, California, where he continues to lead with a focus on excellence and community impact.
Director
Sue MacCagno Palmer
Sue's Mobile Notary and Signing Service in SLO County
Sue MacCagno Palmer, affectionately known as Sue the Signer, is a local Mobile Notary. After a 40 year career 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. 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 dogs on the beach, snuggling with her kitty, listening and dancing to music and doing yoga. Because she loves her community, Sue is involved with the South County Chambers of Commerce, where she has been an Ambassador for several 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.
Director
Amber Rogers
Arroyo Grande Community Hospital in Arroyo Grande
Director
Adam Verdin
Old Juan's Cantina in Oceano
Adam Verdin
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