Our 2022 Board of Directors
Nicole Moore
Chair
SeaCrest Oceanfront Hotel
Inn at the Cove in Pismo Beach
Nicole Moore is the Director of Sales and Marketing of the SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel and Inn at the Cove Hotel in Pismo Beach. She is a graduate of Cal Poly State University San Luis Obispo and Leadership San Luis Obispo Class XXIV, and enjoys volunteering at the Foodbank of SLO County and other local nonprofits in SLO County, as well as the Chamber of Commerce. She has over 15 years of experience in the tourism and events industry through previous positions held with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Hornblower Cruises and Events, Moscone Convention Center, and Hotel Nikko San Francisco.
She lives in Grover Beach and can be found most often on the beach at Oceano Dunes State Park surfing or with her rescue dog, Red. She also loves doing yoga at Harmony House Yoga, hiking the Pismo Preserve and Avila Ridge trails and kayaking along the coastline of Avila Beach or in the estuary at Morro Bay. She truly appreciates all the adventure activities and opportunities the South County has to offer and is often camping or backpacking somewhere between Big Sur and Jalama.
Jill Quint
Immediate Past Chair
Deltina Coffee Roasters
in Oceano
Jill Quint is the founder, co-owner, and Chief Financial Officer of Deltina Coffee Roasters in Oceano. She has almost 15 years of experience in various parts of the accounting industry. She graduated from Cal Poly, SLO with a B.S. in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting. After graduating she began a career in public accounting in Seattle. Jill went on to receive her Masters of Professional Accounting from the University of Washington, Foster School of Business and her CPA license through the state of Washington. After almost seven years in public accounting, she left her career to focus on being a mama to her five kids, Jack, Ella, Oliver, Elliott, and Finley. Since moving back to the Central Coast in 2018, Jill and her husband Jack have moved into entrepreneurship. They opened the doors to Quintessa Coffee Roasters in 2019 and have loved the change from public accounting to small business owners. They recently changed the name to Deltina Coffee Roasters.
Jeff Chambers
Vice Chair
Tommy Hilfiger
in Pismo Beach
Jeff Chambers is the store manager of Tommy Hilfiger in Pismo Beach.
Ron Reilly
Secretary
Garing, Taylor & Associates
in Arroyo Grande
Ron Reilly serves as President at Garing, Taylor and Associates, Inc., an engineering and land surveying firm located in Arroyo Grande and incorporated in 1962. He employs and leads a team of six licensed engineers, two licensed land surveyors, one licensed architect and several technical and administrative support staff. Ron has designed and managed projects throughout the state of California, serving a diverse mix of clients in retail, municipal, educational and residential market sectors. In his professional life, Ron is passionate about leadership, strategic planning and implementation, building trusting and durable relationships, marketing, business operations, logistics, and helping improve and enrich the lives of those in his employ. He regularly seeks ways to make the seemingly robotic and calculated work of an engineer more human. Ron is presently a member of the Governing Board for Sierra Vista Hospital and the Member at Large for the Zone 3 of the San Luis Obispo County Flood Control and Water Conservation District.
Mike Specchierla
Treasurer
SLO County
Office of Education
With over two decades in education leadership and experience, Michael Specchierla is an Executive Director for the San Luis Obispo County Office of Education (SLOCOE) and the founder of the SLO Partners program. An entrepreneur at heart, Michael promotes the importance of innovation and hands-on learning, which is reflected in the programs he oversees. A recent winner of the California Industry and Education Award, SLO Partners is leading the way in modern apprenticeship programs and upskilling opportunities benefiting businesses and residents of the San Luis Obispo County community.
Kristen Palera
Director
Inn at the Pier
in Pismo Beach
Joshua Erdman
Director
Torchlight Marketing
in Nipomo
Mary Gardner
Director
SLO Regional
Transit Authority
Mary Gardner is the Marketing & Community Relations Manager for SLO Regional Transit Authority and South County Transit. She graduated from UCSB and has had a career in marketing and newspaper publishing. Mary was interested in becoming a member of this Board because she is pleased to see how much this Chamber is growing and improving and wanted to be a part of this evolution. When she is not working, Mary likes to spend time with her family and friends and enjoys the lifestyle of living on the Central Coast.
Tiffany Terra
Director
Home Instead Senior Care
in Grover Beach
Marshall Brown
Director
Farmers Insurance—Stacy
Korsgaden in Grover Beach
Ken Dalebout
Director
Arroyo Grande
Community Hospital
Ken Dalebout serves as the Chief Administrative Officer for Arroyo Grande Community Hospital where he oversees the strategic development of the hospital. He has more than 20 years of experience in the health care industry. Ken holds a Master's degree in Business Administration and Healthcare Administration from the University of Minnesota and a Bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University in Utah. He enjoys his time on the Central Coast biking, running, swimming, and spending time with his family.
Stacie Lager
Director
SLO County Farm
Supply Company
Stephanie Zatzke
Director
9Round Kickboxing
in Arroyo Grande
Kim Banks
Director
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).
Anthony Salas
Director
Epic Entertainment
in Grover Beach