State Chamber announces new board members for 2025

The Delaware State Chamber of Commerce approved the following new members to its board of directors and Board of Governors, effective January 1, 2025.

The State Chamber welcomed three new board directors:

• Greg Smith, Chemours
• Ann B. Wayne, BSN, RN, SUN Behavioral Delaware
• Bob McGuckin, Verizon

The following business and community leaders were elected to the State Chamber’s Board of Governors:

• Michael A. Albero, CPA, MST, AKA Advisory
• Christopher Carroll, Comcast
• Janet Dougherty, Fulton Bank, NA
• Brian Frazee, Delaware Healthcare Association
• Joseph V. Giordano, Whisman Giordano & Associates, LLC
• Bayard Hogans, Enstructure Mid-Atlantic
• Michael Houghton, Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP
• Mark R. Marcantano, JD, Nemours Children’s Health, Delaware Valley
• Lloyd A. Ricketts, Wilmington University
• Mike Tatoian, Dover Motor Speedway
• Ivan Thomas, DETV
• Phillip J. Vavala, Delmarva Power
• Rod Ward, CSC
• Ed Winslow, Citizens Bank

“On behalf of the Delaware State Chamber and its board, we are pleased to welcome these representatives from our member organizations to our board of directors and board of governors,” said Chair Marie Holliday. “Their perspectives and active engagement with the State Chamber will help us continue to fulfill our mission of connecting people, solving problems, and fostering a stronger, more competitive Delaware for all.”

The State Chamber also thanked outgoing directors Jason Gonzalez from DuPont and Rodger Levenson from WSFS Bankectors. Both will remain members of the board of governors.

The State Chamber also named AKA Advisory Managing Partner Michael A. Albero, CPA, MST, as treasurer. He will serve a two-year term in this role.

Each year, a board member is recognized by Chamber staff as Board Member of the Year. This year, M.Davis & Sons Chief Operating Officer John Gooden was chosen as the honoree. John serves as vice chair of the Board of Directors, co-chairs the Delaware Manufacturing Association, and chaired the State Chamber’s Strategic Planning Committee.

“I want to congratulate John Gooden on being named Board Member of the Year,” said DSCC President Michael J. Quaranta. “John has played a key role in so much of what we do, especially with the Delaware Manufacturing Association and our strategic planning efforts over the last year. His guidance has helped us map out the next three years to ensure Delaware remains a great place for jobs, economic growth, and quality of life. His dedication and creativity truly make a difference to our organization.”

To see a full list of Delaware State Chamber of Commerce board members, visit www.DSCC.com/governance.