Welcome to our newest Board Members: Debbie Price, Jake Rissler, Myanin
Meredith McCarn
President
Meredith McCarn
Young Professionals of Alamosa
I am very excited for the opportunity to serve on the Alamosa County Chamber Board of Directors to further build personal & professional relationships with fellow community members (on the board and beyond) as well as use my expertise and background to add a new perspective to the already successful BOD team. I also want to support the economic development of our town in a more official capacity, and I look forward to learning from the current Board about the facets to support this common goal. The Chamber and it’s BOD is already doing amazing things for this community.
Sonia Perez
Sonia Perez
Ent Credit Union
Sonia believes in the power of collaboration and community-driven economic growth. As the former Director of the SLV SBDC, she has firsthand experience working with local businesses to help them overcome challenges and thrive. She is passionate about fostering entrepreneurial success, supporting workforce development, and driving initiatives that strengthen our local economy.
She brings insights from the small business community, leveraging her network to create opportunities for members, and developing programs that address the specific needs of our region. Her experience in consulting, business development, and organizing community events is an asset in furthering the Chamber’s mission to promote business growth and improve the overall quality of life in Alamosa County.
Myanin Espino
Myanin Espino
Myanin is the owner of Mya's Events, LLC and has been a great supporting of the Chamber and SLV for many years. She is looking to get more involved with the community and believes her experience as an event planner will be a great asset to the Chamber Board. She identifies her greatest strengths as Motivation, Leadership, Planning, Community Relations, and Fundraising.
Macey Sigaty
Macey Sigaty
Macey is the owner of JoySquad SLV and is also heavily involved with the Church Project in Monte Vista. She has also worked with Alpine Achievers and Hands-On-History. Through the range of work Macey does, one theme weaves them all together: using a creative spirit to connect and serve the community. Her interest in the Chamber comes from wanting to learn more about this community, its needs, and continuing to strengthen the connections, especially between the arts and businesses.
Aaron Atencio
Vice President
Aaron Atencio
Epic Peaks Consulting
Aaron has greatly enjoyed working with many individuals connected to the Chamber over the past several years and has always admired their focus and community involvement. He appreciates the positive impact the Chamber has on both our local economy and the community as a whole. He is drawn to organizations like the Alamosa Chamber that excel in their mission and make a meaningful difference.
Aaron specializes in experiential and online marketing, helping businesses create memorable brand experiences and impactful digital presence. He has been fortunate to work on events and campaigns for many major brands including Nike, Target, and Disney, giving him the chance to learn from diverse experiences across the country and internationally. Bringing those skills and experiences to the Valley is something he truly enjoys. He says Alamosa has been a wonderful community to connect with, and he is grateful for the opportunity to get involved and give back.
Kyle Burnett
Kyle Burnett
I believe in community and wish to help support our local businesses. With my job experience, l've seen the impact of a unified and supportive community. I love my community and I want to see it thrive!
I wish help improve the San Luis Valley's overall well-being, focusing on economic, civic, cultural, and educational growth through promotion and education.
Debbie Price
Debbie Price
Debbie is the Training Coordinator at FSWB. Prior to her current role she was an educator for 20 years, where she also served as a Leadership Coach. There she gained experience writing grants, planning for systemic change, organizing focus groups, and has formal training in Change Theory. She is a graduate of Leadership Alamosa, and has been a long time volunteer for Alamosa and the SLV.
Kaylee Romero
Treasurer
Kaylee Romero
Kaylee volunteers for various community activities with the Young Professionals of Alamosa. Currently she is assisting in the steering committee for the San Luis Valley Rural Philanthropy Days. In her current role with CHFA, she has been able to sponsor various events throughout the community including the 4th of July Parade, Alamosa Search and Rescue SUDS for SAR, and Tu Casa’s Starry Night Ball. As a board member and Chamber Ambassador and her role with CHFA she will be an advocate for chamber members as well as the Alamosa community.
Jim Kynor
Jim Kynor
I have a strong appreciation for the role a local Chamber plays not only in attracting business, but also in representing the needs of the local business community. In my role as a college vice president, I interact very frequently with local business owners and leaders, to ensure that the college is meeting their workforce training, educational and development needs. However, I also have a very strong background in business operations, across a variety of industry sectors and in the international arena. Thus, I believe that I can contribute greatly to the growth of our local business base , given my experience in the manufacturing, service and consulting sectors.
Jake Rissler
Jake Rissler
Jake is the Vice President of Advancement at ASU, where he works on engaging with the community, with the understanding that integration into the community requires engagement with local leaders and businesses. In his role, he also assists the University President with Government Relations withing with Federal, State, and Local Leaders. He is also a member of numerous volunteer boards in Alamosa.
