Ambassadors

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.

My name is Chuck Wolf, and I am the owner of Caring Transitions of Central Arizona.  I am married to my lovely partner in business as well, Tina Patterson.  Together we have six boys, ranging in age 33-20, and two dogs.  We have been in Chandler for the last seven years and are originally from California.  We have been in business for nearly five years, and members of the Chandler Chamber for nearly four years.  
 
I really enjoy being a member of the Chandler Chamber of Commerce and have met several great people.  I am  the Ambassadors Chair, and I am very excited to be a part of such a great group. I am a member of the Board of Directors as of this year and I am very excited to be a part of this group to help the Chamber continue to grow and prosper.

I help people relocating to or from the Metro Phoenix Area. Raised in AZ, I began selling homes in Central Phoenix, followed by a career as a mortgage lender in Scottsdale. Ultimately, I chose to follow my passion for selling homes here in the Greater Phoenix Area. To better serve clients, I’ve enhanced my skills through rigorous professional education, reflected by my membership in the AZ REALTORS® Master of Real Estate Society. I am an Associate Broker, holding numerous national designations and certifications listed at linkedin.com/in/kathleenbanisterazhomes/. I serve on several committees at the local REALTOR® association, and I am 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! Find local real estate info at KathleenBanister.com.

Seth has built his reputation on establishing trust, being dependable and efficient.  After spending the last 2 decades in hotel and golf management, he eagerly stepped into the mortgage industry and continues to rely on his strength in both finance and friendships. He’s an avid reader, and always up to date, working diligently to make sure you are treated fairly with speed and accuracy.
Seth is fluent in Spanish, and also knows an out of this world salsa recipe in his spare time, he enjoys quick trips to Northern Arizona with his family. His passions are Muay Thai, hunting, and cheering on his Arizona Cardinals. Grateful for an amazing group of friends and opportunities in his hometown of Chandler, Arizona.

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. 

I started in the mortgage industry in 1992, shortly after graduating from University of Hawaii at Hilo.  I was born in the Philippines, but lived most of my life in Hawaii and now reside in Chandler since 1994.  I volunteer at charitable venues throughout the valley like Paz de Cristo Outreach, Feed My Starving Children, Andre House, United Food Bank, and A New Leaf when possible in hopes of helping others in need.

As a Senior Loan Officer, I like to listen to my clients' needs in order to provide options with the right mortgage product and their situation.  I pride myself in providing excellent customer service, walking clients through the loan process and putting their needs first.  I believe in conducting business with transparency and honesty while educating clients with the loan process.  I truly love to help make home ownership possible and can help with a refinance as well.

Harvey Gibson serves as the Business Development Officer at Landings Credit Union, where he has been employed since 2003, helping members achieve their financial goals.  He joined the Chandler Chamber of Commerce and the Ambassadors Committee in 2000. He has volunteered at numerous chamber events and has served on several nonprofit boards in the community.
Harvey grew up in suburban Kansas City earning a B.S. degree in Education at Missouri State University before moving to the valley in 1990 Harvey enjoys history, bicycling and woodworking. He and his wife Dara and their grandson Haydan live in Tempe.

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. 

My name is Terrie Kolker and I have been an independent insurance agent for over 10 years.
I represent over 15 different carriers for your auto, home, and business insurance. I shop your insurance
so you don’t have to.   I can represent auto, home, investment properties, Air BNB rentals, umbrella, boat, motorcycle, and recreational vehicles. I also represent Business Insurance, General liability, Professional liability, Worker’s compensation, Bonds, Notary bonds, Life insurance, and Key Man insurance.
I have lived in Chandler for 21 years and enjoy working as an ambassador for the Chandler Chamber.
In my free time, I like watching the Cardinals, Suns, and Diamondbacks in person and on TV. I also enjoy reading and spending time with my family.

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.

Jake spent the first 8 years of his professional career as an Aerospace Engineer working on NASA's James Webb Space Telescope. Toward the end of his engineering career, he paid off all of his debt and enjoyed helping people find success with their finances. After realizing he was more passionate about helping people understand and find success with their finances than exploring the cosmos, he made a career change into Financial Planning.
Jake is passionate about educating his community around their finances and helping them set and achieve their financial goals. He enjoys working with people that strive to lead a debt-free lifestyle and are looking for a close relationship and small business owners that are looking for advice on retirement and tax planning.
During his free time, Jake enjoys training his two dogs, spending time with family and friends, and snowboarding. Jake grew up in Chandler and became an Ambassador to serve the Chandler business community.

A California native, Valerie found herself back in Chandler in January 2022. Valerie loves to be involved with this growing community. As an advertising consultant for Independent Newsmedia, she gets to do what she loves, create connections, and help businesses thrive. Valerie will help you create a marketing campaign that is all-encompassing. She will even recommend services Independent Newsmedia does not offer to expand your reach because she is here for you. Independent Newsmedia has been serving the Phoenix-area market since 1970.

Arizona based reliable, and ethical Insurance Agent for Hayden & Hayden Agency, Inc. servicing personal and commercial insurance. I have a decade of experience in the insurance industry and finance industry. I am a trusted Top-Tier Professional endorsed by Dave Ramsey, The Endorsed Local Providers (ELP) program: that strives to take the stress out of insurance and helps people find trustworthy and high excellence agents.

Mike grew up in Arizona after moving with his family from Maryland. He attended college at University of Arizona majoring in Ecology and Environmental Biology, a far cry from the hospitality world he has been working in for the last 20 years! His experience with hotels has taken him around the U.S., with stops in Mississippi, Massachusetts, California, and back to Arizona. He has a passion for travel and loves cruises.
 
Mike is an avid fan of Arizona sports, mainly college basketball. Mike married his partner in 2018, together they have 2 moody cats and 1 crazy Corgi.

With my combined experience in underwriting, processing, real estate sales and as a mortgage loan officer, I am uniquely qualified to work with you every step of the way. Communication is key! I want you to be informed and at-ease throughout the lending process. I recognize that I may be a part of the biggest financial decision you have made, so I take pride in providing clear and informed support, so we can make your home dreams a reality together.
 
I have helped some families achieve their dream of homeownership, and helped others use their home to become debt-free, remodel and pay for education costs. My job allows me to combine what I enjoy professionally and personally, and I am grateful for the opportunity to meet families, solve problems and help them build a better future through their home.

Jared Thom was born and raised on a family farm in Michigan.  From an early age Jared was taught that the effort and care a person puts into any job directly impacts the outcome. Jared moved from Michigan to Chandler in 2003, and was hired as a loan processor shortly after by a small mortgage company before finding that his true passion was working as a loan officer.  His work ethic, emphasis on communication, dependability, and providing superior service are the strengths that set him apart.  Presently working as a VP/Branch Manager for Nova Home Loans and is licensed to originate loans in AZ, CA, OR, WA, NV, NM, TX, and FL. 

Lisa D. Kiser of Kiser Law PLLC handles Estate Planning and Family Law matters for all of your needs.  Lisa has 20 years of experience as an attorney, litigator and settlement conference officer. We are willing to travel and meet outside of regular business hours. Contact us today.