Board of Directors
Rooted in History. Focused on the Future
Since 1925, the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce has proudly supported the growth, prosperity, and unity of our community. For nearly a century, we’ve been a driving force behind local business success, economic development, and civic engagement—guided every step of the way by the dedicated leadership of our Board of Directors. Their vision, service, and commitment have helped shape Charlotte County into the vibrant, resilient community it is today.
Executive Board Members
President
Peri Bluemer
(941) 883-8000
Bert's Black Widow Harley-Davidson
2224 El Jobean Rd.
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
President-Elect
Katharine Payne
(941) 655-8970
Katharine Payne Law, P.A.
6210 Scott Street, Suite 117
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Immediate past-president
James Coalwell
(941) 624-4225
Pinnacle Financial Partners/Synovus Bank
1255 Tamiami Trail
Port Charlotte, FL 33953
Vice President Leadership Division
Jessica Rhea
Florida Gulf Coast University
10501 FGCU Blvd. South
Fort Myers, FL 33965
Vice-president Membership Services
Kris Proudfoot
Crews Bank & Trust
1100 Tamiami Trail
Port Charlotte, FL 33953
Treasurer
Teresa Da Costa
Ashley, Brown & Smith, CPAs PA
366 E. Olympia Ave.
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Fax: 888-480-8575
Chief Executive Officer
Bob White
2702 Tamiami Trail
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
Fax: 941-627-9730
Chamber Directors
Rosa Benghtt
Granny Nannies Home Health Agency
2616 Tamiami Trail, Suite 1
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
Jessica Cline
(941) 255-1900
Pool Boy, Inc.
27147 Del Prado Pkwy
Punta Gorda, FL 33983
Kevin Graham
(941) 979-8400
Suncoast One Title And Closings, Inc.103 W. Marion Ave., Suite 111 Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Angie Matthiessen
United Way of Charlotte County
17831 Murdock Cir. Unit A
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
Kay Tracy
Charlotte County Economic Development Office
18501 Murdock Cir., Suite 302
Port Charlotte, FL 33948-9974
