SAFFORD – The Graham County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce a new Chamber board president, vice president, treasurer and three new board members.
Reed Richins, owner of Double R Communications, is the new Chamber board president. He will be serving as the president for a year. Nicholas Anthony Nordgrän-Tellez, owner of La Paloma restaurant has been selected to be the vice-president, and Corina Pino-Reyes with Valley Telecom is the new treasurer.
“After serving on the chamber board for years and working with amazing past presidents like Tim Linden, Laura Tolman and Kasie Titus, I am happy to follow in their footsteps and continue to help the chamber grow and focus on our local businesses. Shopping local, growing our local economy and bringing people to our valley with amazing events are all things that I am so passionate about,” said Richins.
Three new board members include Taylor Banks of Gila Cheer All Stars, Eric Bejarano of AirMethods – LifeNet and Steven Mingura of Nathaniel’s Childhood Cancer Foundation.
“I am elated to continue supporting Vance and his team with their tremendous accomplishments and new exciting ideas for the Chamber of Commerce and the Graham County community,” said Nordgrän-Tellez.
Pino-Reyes was also excited about her new position on the Chamber board.
“I’m excited to start my new term on the Chamber Board as Treasurer. We have accomplished so much in the past three years and I look forward to continue that success in 2022,” she said.
Executive Director, Vance Bryce, stressed the Chamber’s appreciation of the board volunteers.
“Board members serve an indispensable role at the Chamber, from high level strategic planning to waste management at Salsa Fest,” he said. “I couldn’t be more grateful for the many volunteers and mentorship hours our board members provide.”
Other board members include Kasie Titus, Torey Cranford, who serves as chair of the many community events sponsored by the chamber, and Sean Lewis.
