Staff Directory

Flagler County Chamber of Commerce & Affiliates
20 Airport Road
Palm Coast, FL 32164

E-Mail: info@flaglerchamber.org
Telephone: (386) 437-0106
Toll-Free Telephone: (800) 881-1022
Fax: (386) 437-5700


Doug Baxter
President
Doug@flaglerchamber.org

The Flagler County Chamber of Commerce & Affiliates operates under the direction of the President. Doug is responsible for ensuring the effective operation of the Chamber while coordinating all organizational activities including: programs, membership, employment, training, supervision of staff and fiscal responsibilities as well as the goals and objectives set by the Board of Directors. He is also charged with policy implementation.


Rebecca DeLorenzo
Executive Vice President
Rebecca@flaglerchamber.org

As Executive Vice President, Rebecca supervises office personnel, oversees daily operation of the Chamber’s administrative functions and directs special events. Rebecca assists the president, as well as each Affiliate chairman, heads of respective committee/task forces and members by helping to organize, equip and coordinate the voluntary manpower to achieve the assigned programs.


Peggy Heiser
Vice President, Tourism Development
Peggy@flaglerchamber.org

Peggy works with the Flagler County Board of County Commission and the Flagler County Tourist Development Council to create and implement marketing campaigns that build brand awareness and establish Flagler County as a desirable tourism destination.  Her marketing initiatives, in turn, strengthen Flagler County's economic base with revenue from lodging bed taxes and restaurant sales taxes. Peggy's domestic and international marketing, advertising and public relations plans have been highly successful, and will be refined as tourism-related goals are set and achieved.  

 

 

Gretchen Smith
Communications Manager
Gretchen@flaglerchamber.org

Gretchen is the Chamber's Communications Manager. She handles all media and public relations, coordinates content for the monthly newsletter, maintains the Chamber website, and works with the Chamber staff to develop promotional materials and manage advertising campaigns. 


Heather Edwards
Publications Manager
Heather@flaglerchamber.org

Heather is the Chamber's Publications Manager. She oversees the production of the Flagler Chamber Phone Book, Fantastic Flagler and other Chamber publications. In doing so, she develops and monitors all workflow and timelines for the publications to ensure they remain on schedule. Heather also stays current with industry standards, administers final proofing and coordinates the distribution of each publication.


Lauren Walsh
Office Manager
Lauren@flaglerchamber.org

Lauren is the Chamber’s Office Manager. She oversees all of the Chamber’s financial accounts, including creating monthly financial statements and tracking all Chamber expenditures and sales.  Lauren also oversees all human resources for the Chamber staff.


James Gonzalez
Graphic Designer
James@flaglerchamber.org

James handles all of the graphic design needs of the Chamber including The Flagler Chamber Phone Book, Fantastic Flagler Visitor & Relocation Guide, direct marketing pieces, newsletters, promotional materials, advertisements for the Tourism department as well as other areas of the Chamber.


Jaya Larkin
Tourism Assistant
Jaya@flaglerchamber.org

Jaya supports the Vice President of Tourism Development in accomplishing initiatives set to develop a comprehensive program of tourism development and promotion for Flagler County and the Flagler County Tourist Development Council. Jaya is editor of a monthly tourism e-newsletter, The Source and maintains the www.visitflagler.org, Flagler County TDC’s visitor website.


Latissa Richardson
Membership Coordinator
Latissa@flaglerchamber.org

Latissa is the Administrative Assistant / Membership Coordinator, responsible for growth and retention of Chamber membership investments by working cooperatively with the membership committee. She maintains the membership database, prepares new member and renewal lists for Ambassadors, contacts new and renewing members upon signing their contracts, conducts membership billing and encourages membership participation at all levels. Latissa also assists the Chamber’s President and Vice President with various administrative tasks.


Kali Hurry
Information Specialist
Kali@flaglerchamber.org

Kali is the Information Specialist and is the friendly voice you hear each time you call the Chamber. She is responsible for performing general administrative functions including visitor and member services, clerical and computer function and general operation duties. Kali meets and greets all visitors, oversees the scheduling for the Chamber’s community room, oversees the online calendar of events and helps prepare for all events and programs.