Ambassadors

The Chandler Chamber's Ambassador Program consists of a group of Chamber Members who are highly visible volunteers in the Chandler Chamber business community. Ambassadors mentor new members, assist in recruiting and retention efforts, and volunteer at Chamber functions such as Ribbon Cuttings, Networking Events and the Ostrich Festival. Chamber Ambassadors meet monthly.
Chuck Wolf
Ambassador Chair
Caring Transitions
Owner
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.
Kathleen Banister
Ambassador Mentor Trainer 2024
Kathleen Banister, Associate Broker -Mountain Sage Realty
Associate Broker, REALTOR®, RELOCATION SPECIALIST
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.
Angela Baldenegro
Global Credit Union
Branch Manager, Cooper Crossing
I have been in the Financial Services industry for 30 plus years. A member of the Chandler Chamber in some capacity since 1997, managing branches for multiple financial institutions. Currently with Global Credit Union since 2020. I appreciate that Global Credit Union prioritizes giving back both to their members and the community we serve. Global Credit Union since 1949, “Enriching lives with world-class financial services”.

I have lived in Chandler since 1997 with my husband and four children. My husband is a Chandler native. My children and my husband all attended and graduated from Chandler High School.

I am excited to serve as an ambassador for this vibrant and growing city.
Elena De Luz
Guild Mortgage - Elena De Luz
Senior Loan Officer
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.
Andrew Diozzi
Jake Faust
Edward Jones - Jake Faust
Financial Advisor
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.
Roger Fisher
Arizona State University
Director, Career Pathways

Roger serves as Arizona State University's Education Outreach and Student Services Director for Pathways, overseeing the Bank of America grant, Leverage AZ's diverse learner career development initiative, and the First Star Academy, focusing on our youth in foster care and their journey toward a successful post-secondary opportunity.

Roger brings years of experience in the career pathway building and corporate partnership space, most recently at Prairie State College in Chicago, IL, providing leadership there for workforce development and community engagement opportunities developing, managing, and implementing corporate training/business solutions and workforce development programming to expand and implement customized services that meet strategic opportunities.

Harvey Gibson
Landings Credit Union
Business Development Officer
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.
Ralph Guariglio
AZRC Residential and Commercial Realty LLC - Ralph Guariglio
Realtor
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.
Matthew Harding
Bobby Q BBQ
Catering Coordinator
Matt is a long time valley resident. Moving here when he was ten years old. He has decades of restaurant management / marketing experience with several different restaurant concepts. His vast experience has afforded him the opportunity to travel internationally as a corporate trainer and currently holds the position of Director of Catering with Bobby Q Restaurant in Mesa. His work ethic and passion for everything BBQ is well renowned throughout the valley and state. Contact Matt for any social event. Big or small he does it all !
Anthony Hill
Hayden & Hayden Agency, Inc.
Agent/Office Manager
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.
Crystal King
Arbonne International - Crystal King
District Manager
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. 
Lisa Kiser
Law Offices of Lisa D. Kiser
Attorney at Law
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. 
 
Joe Preston
Sally Putnam
NOW Financial
CFP
Sally Putnam, a CFP® (CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM 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. 
Renee Richeson
Signarama Chandler
Marketing
Renée 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 Chandler, 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. Renée is proud to serve the Chandler Chamber as an Ambassador and has been awarded Ambassador of the Year for 2021 and 2022.  
Chris Rothert
Chandler Young Life
Area Director
Chris Rothert assumed the role of area director for Young Life in Chandler, Arizona, in June of 2020. A dedicated follower of Jesus Christ, Chris possesses a profound passion for Young Life’s mission. His unwavering commitment revolves around the transformation of today’s youth and families within the Chandler community. His primary focus is on cultivating positive and fruitful relationships with all schools under the Chandler Unified School District (CUSD), as well as with community members and influential business leaders in Chandler itself.

Chris adopts a faith-centered approach to eliminate barriers from the lives of young individuals, ensuring that Young Life events and camps are accessible to middle school and high school students across the board. His overarching objective is to nurture the leaders of the next generation through mentorship and regular gatherings, all while imparting knowledge about the good news of Jesus Christ.
Maryann Salvador
Flagstar Bank
Branch Manager
I have 25 plus years in the banking industry and currently as branch manager of Amtrust Bank, A Division of Flagstar Bank. We set ourselves apart by our relationship banking, working to put our clients in a better financial position. We also believe in giving back to our community by volunteering and giving to outreach programs. If you want a bank where everyone knows your name, come see us. 
Robert Sinkule
Yoga's Arc
Co-Founder & CFO
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 Starks
Bell Bank Mortgage - The Starks Team
Loan Officer
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.
Seth Tucker
Price Mortgage - Seth Tucker
Broker
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.
Leslie Vogt
Steven M. Vogt, CPA, EA
Chief Operating Officer
 
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.
Terri Kimble
President/CEO
Angie Poirier