Chandler Chamber Ambassadors

Ray Rodriguez Jr. was born in Puerto Rico and moved to New York City as a baby. He grew up in the Bronx where his father exposed him to all genres of music. Ray has loved music ever since he could remember and he knew he wanted to be a DJ since he was 7 years old. His love of music never wavered and in 2013 he started OneTen Entertainment. Having landed some large clients like Harrah’s and Sun Lakes Country Club, in 2020 when the pandemic hit, he knew he had to reinvent his business. He created Video Chat Game Shows with Jeremy, his business partner. Ray believes that your journey dictates your success and he truly has a passion for building his business. Ray enjoys spending his free time with his wife Brenda and their family. Ray will be serving as the Ambassador Chair in 2021.

Renee Richeson is the Marketing Specialist for Signarama Chandler. Originally from Indiana, she attended Mesa Community College achieving dual Associates Degrees, one in Communications and one in Fine Arts. Chandler has been her home since 2001. In her position at Signarama, she is always enthusiastic and excited to help businesses become more visible to all their potential clients. She is proud to say Signarama Chandler is consistently one of the top five Signarama franchises in the world. Renee is proud to serve the Chandler Chamber as an Ambassador and is looking forward to her role as Ambassador Co-Chair in 2021.

Delia grew up in a small border town and has lived in Chandler over 20 years. She believes in helping her community grow and has enjoyed volunteering her time as a Girl Scout leader, participating in Chambers of Commerce and other organizations in the Valley. Delia has been an insurance agent for 14 years where she has been able to use her passion for helping people. She believes we all work very hard for what we have, and she wants to give her clients peace-of-mind knowing that they and their families are protected. Delia will also be serving as Co-Chair for the Ambassadors in 2021.

Raised in Arizona, I began selling homes in Central Phoenix in the 1980’s, followed by a career as a mortgage loan officer in Scottsdale. Ultimately, I chose to follow my passion for selling homes and expanded my expertise to include the Phoenix Metropolitan Area––with a focus on the East Valley. In order to better serve clients, I’ve enhanced my skills through rigorous professional education, reflected by my membership in the Arizona REALTORS® Master of Real Estate Society. I hold numerous national designations and certifications, which are listed on LinkedIn at kathleenbanisterazhomes. Additionally, I’m actively involved with leadership in the local REALTOR® association, serving on several committees, and also serve as a Chandler Chamber of Commerce Ambassador. All this to say, if you need a connection, please ask…there’s a good chance I can help!

Greg Bodell is proud to be part of the small club of born and raised ‘Natives of Arizona’.
His work is also his playground, He has been blessed to design and build beautiful projects around the state that both homeowners and businesses can enjoy. Having over 25 years under his belt of landscaping experience and the proud owner of Artistic Landscape Solutions, giving back to the very state and city that has helped him grow his passions and dreams is his mission and the reason he is an Ambassador of the Chandler Chamber. 
 

Tim Boyles was in the corporate world of Accounting for more than 17 years with CliftonLarsonAllen and ICP Business Solutions. As a cancer survivor Tim has faced many challenges and overcame them with hard work and dedication. As your licensed REALTOR® it is with this same commitment and professionalism that Tim will provide you through the entire process of buying or selling a home.
In Tim’s spare time he likes to hike, camp, travel and collect baseball cards (he has around 30,000 Cards) and is a big time Cubs fan. One of Tim’s greatest achievements was with his wife Karla, hiking the Grand Canyon from the North Rim to the South Rim in 2012 in middle of summer.

Jim Brown was born and raised in Eden Prairie, Minnesota where he attended high school and was active in sports and music.  He graduated from Cornel College with a degree in History and Political Science. In 2003 the Brown family opened Fish Window Cleaning, and have operated in the East Valley for the past 17 years.  Jim supports our local Chambers of Commerce serving on the Board, as an ambassador and chair of the Ostrich Festival.  Jim supports some of our local nonprofits, FANS across America, Clothes Cabin, Ascend, Matthew’s Crossing, and the Center for Habilitation. 

Char has worked in the Information Technology (IT) for 25 years.  She started out as a developer and then moved to Project Management and then Manager.   She moved into IT sales working for software companies that provided solutions in Business Analytics, Mobile Device Management, Mobile App development, Managed Mobile Services, CRM (Customer Relationship Management), and Cybersecurity.  Now she is a Client Executive for NexusTek which is an Technology Outsourcing Services organization providing solutions in IT Services, cloud solutions, backup and disaster recovery, Microsoft products solutions, Networking, Help Desk, and cybersecurity.  Char has a Bachelors degree and a MBA in Business Administration and IT.  She enjoys helping people in need and is a volunteer for two local non-profits in the Phoenix area.

Michael Garza is with Payroll Control Systems.  Michael has over 10 years of payroll experience and at PCS can help businesses in the areas of Payroll, Onboarding, Human Resources, Time Keeping, Benefits Administration and COBRA Administration. 

PCS offers a cloud-based technology that enables you to manage everything from hiring through retiring in one fully-integrated, single sign-on, SaaS-based platform accessible anywhere, anytime in a completely secure environment. Imagine all your data at your fingertips with one login from wherever you are!

Born in Richmond Hill, Queens, I moved to the desert in 1971 when my folks decided a dry climate would be better for the health of their asthmatic young boy.  After learning to drive, I really began to cultivate my penchant for working on cars and building hot rods.   I met my one and only wife, Linda, in 2000 and made her marry me in 2002.  We have two 4-legged children.  After utilizing my talents with a hammer and saw doing fix-n-flips for a year, 2002 was also the start of my real estate carrier. It also lead me to the Chandler Chamber of Commerce, where I have been a member since 2006 and an ambassador since 2007.  I joined the board of directors in 2013 and have been the chair of the Ostrich Festival going on 7 years. All of my work with the Chamber has afforded me the opportunity to give back to a community that has given me so much, not only in terms of growing my real estate business, but in personal growth, as well.

Crystal grew up outside of Philadelphia, Pa.   Before she moved here to Chandler, AZ she lived in Beaverton, Oregon for 22 years.   Crystal started helping people with Arbonne in 2007.   She enjoys helping people create and maintain healthy sustainable lifestyles with Arbonne.  She teaches easy health habits, educates on personal care products and creates plans for her client’s specific needs.  She enjoys being the connector to people and businesses.  As chamber ambassador and mentor to new businesses she helps them navigate through chamber.  Outside of business Crystal enjoys working on causes for special needs children and animal rescues. 

Sally Putnam, a CFP® (CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER^TM Professional) started her financial planning career in 2004.  She quickly discovered a passion for helping clients through difficult times: Divorce, Death of a loved one, Disability and stepping out of the working world into Retirement. Sally became a CDFA® (Certified Divorce Financial Analyst) because of her passion for helping clients through the divorce process. She is the founder of NOW Financial, a financial planning practice that helps clients through those “Now What do I do” moments. 

Robert grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and growing up would travel to Arizona every summer to spend time with family that lived in the Phoenix area.  He was very active in sports, and had opportunities to play college football.  After a serious knee injury, he decided to move to Arizona and attend ASU.  After school, he started working for Intel Corporation, and in 2020 celebrated his 25th year of service.  During his Intel career, Robert continued his passion for fitness, becoming a cycle and boot camp instructor for Mountainside Fitness Ocotillo.  This is where he met his wife Kary, Together in 2018 they founded Yoga's Arc.  A mobile-based yoga company, with over 30 certified instructors whose company motto is "Yoga for Everyone, Anywhere, Any Time!". 

Delaney is an Arizona native with a passion for her community. Growing up in Ahwatukee, both her parents were in the local real estate industry which set the groundwork for her entrance into a mortgage career. Achieving homeownership at 23, Delaney learned the value of the “American Dream.” Delaney is most fulfilled in her career when giving other first-time homebuyers the education and tools they need in order to experience the same freedoms. The Chamber has offered her opportunities to build her leadership skills, broaden her network, and give back to her community. She serves as a member of the Board of Directors as well as an Ambassador, and also acts as the liaison between the two.

 
Leslie Vogt was born and raised in Arizona, one of the few Arizona natives.  Leslie enjoys walks and traveling.  She enjoys shopping, especially second-hand stores looking for great deals and unique items.  Leslie is the Chief Operating Officer for their family-owned CPA firm where she oversees all operations, including the development of new systems and processes.  Her favorite thing to do during tax season is meet with clients!  She enjoys mentoring business owners, self-improvement material, and volunteering for local nonprofit organizations – currently, Matthews Crossing.

Christine has worked in the mortgage industry for 20+ years, bringing extensive knowledge and experience to her clients. Christine is the whole package, having spent several years working on the processing and operations side in order to learn more about the details of the mortgage transaction and understands the importance of communication and customer service. Her goal is to create lasting relationships with each of her clients. After all mortgages are a big decision and she wants her borrowers to feel comfortable and informed every step of the way.