The Washington County Chamber of Commerce has been serving the business community since 1911 to encourage the growth of existing businesses and industries, provide assistance to new firms or individuals and to advocate legislative and political actions beneficial to the business or general community. Our members have access to innovative programs and offerings that provide opportunities that will ensure their continued business growth and expansion. With more than 1,100 members, we create opportunities through exclusive networking events, economic development initiatives, tourism promotions and business advocacy.
2026 Board of Directors
Chairperson
Jeffrey Walentosky, Moody & Associates
Vice Chairperson
Anthony Mauro, Pennsylvania Western University- California
Treasurer
Brian Cullen, SingleSource Property Solutions
Secretary
Andrew Chumney, Core Natural Resources
Treasurer
Jennifer Gerchow, ANSYS
Assistant Secretary/Treasurer
Steve McCarron, Dollar Bank
Past Chairman
Brook Ward, Washington Health System
Rodney Archibeque, Range Resources
Scott Armstrong, ATI Specialty Rolled Products
David Bassi, Bassi, Vreeland and Associates
Christine Blaine, Washington Wild Things
Gerald Cathell, C – Four, LLC
Scott Eckle, SingleSource Property Solutions
John Greenwood, First Energy Corporation
Diane Hritz, Advanced Surgical Hospital
Christopher Koop, Energy Transfer
Gary Lobaugh, Pennsylvania American Water
Dr. Michael Lucas, Trinity Area School District
Jim Lyle, WCTPA Chairperson
David Mariner, Waynesburg University, Southpointe CEO Association
Brian McCarthy, Valley Tire Company
Ryan Schwotzer, Crossgates, Inc.
Dr. Elizabeth MacLeod Walls, Washington & Jefferson College
Staff
Jeff M. Kotula
President
Dana M. Bucci
Director, Finance & Tourism Administration
Chase M. McClain
Director, Marketing
Nikki R. Phillips
Marketing Content Manager
Ryanne Dougherty
Marketing Coordinator
Debbie A. Sims
Director, Member Services & Events
Will Thomeier
Director, Economic & Tourism Development
Heidi McIntyre
Administrative Assistant