Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce Announces New Board Members

by L.A. Area Chamber

LOS ANGELES, CA – January 28, 2025 – The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes six new executives to its Board of Governors. Joining over 130 current members, these individuals bring fresh expertise to advance the Chamber’s mission of strengthening the region’s diverse global economy.

“We are excited to welcome this esteemed group of business leaders to our Board,” said Maria S. Salinas, President and CEO of the L.A. Area Chamber. “Their diverse expertise enhances our commitment to strengthening the region’s competitiveness and growth.”

• Roman Alberto,  Interim Chancellor, L.A. Community College District
• Rick Bechtel, Executive Vice President and Head of Mortgage & Residential Lending, City National Bank
• Steve Hennessey, President, and CEO, Pacific Maritime Association
• Ayla Kalani, Los Angeles Market Leader, Northern Trust
• Everett K. Sands, Chief Executive Office, Lendistry
• Dulce Vasquez, Assistant Vice President, Office of University Affairs, Arizona State University

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About Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce

The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce represents the interests of a broad spectrum of organizations across the private, non-profit, academic, and public sectors, including the business community, job creators, and innovators in the Los Angeles region. Our mission is to design and advance opportunities and solutions for a thriving regional economy that is inclusive and globally competitive. As the oldest and largest business association in the region, the Chamber has a long-standing history of convening business leaders, communities, and policy makers to promote a vibrant economy. For more information visit www.lachamber.com.