The following is a brief introduction to our key employees and their primary areas of responsibility.
Paul Little

Paul Little, President, CEO

After serving on the Pasadena City Council for three terms and the Board of the Los Angeles to Pasadena Metro Construction Authority that built the Gold Line to Pasadena, Paul worked as a public relations and communications consultant in the private sector. Paul Little joined the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce as President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Little serves as chief executive and administrative officer of the corporation. He also serves on the Board of Directors and all other committees.

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Kelly Shearer

Kelly Shearer Escobedo, Member Service Manager

Ms. Shearer Escobedo provides all manner of support to members while organizing and ensuring efficient operation of the Chamber offices. She maintains the member database, staffs the Ambassadors and provides support for all Chamber functions and events.

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Leanne Waggoner

Leanne Waggoner, Events and External Affairs Manager

Ms. Waggoner provides staff leadership and support for all Chamber events, including the Inaugural Gala, Taste of Pasadena, Tournament of Roses President’s Breakfast and other events. She also provides staff support for the Legislative and Government Affairs Committee, Business Development Committee and Workforce Development Committee of the Chamber.

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Linda Whaley

Linda Whaley, Office Manager, Staff Support Services

Ms. Whaley provides all internal office support to maintain timely and efficient operations and service to Chamber members.

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Our board of directors

Executive Commitee

  • Don Schweitzer Chair
  • Nerissa Sugars Chair-Elect
  • Raphael Henderson* Immediate Past-Chair
  • Emilio Padilla-Larios Secretary
  • Mike Antenesse Treasurer
  • Paul Little President and CEO
  • Justin Tsui* Vice-chair, Marketing and Technology Committee
  • Charlotte Lacey Vice-chair, Legislative and Government Affairs
  • Katelyn Barchowsky Vice-chair, Member Services
  • Lynelle Bryant Vice-chair, Workforce Development
  • John Burt Vice-chair, Economic and Business Development

Board Members:

  • Thomas Daly* Member
  • George Falardeau* Member
  • Hope Hayman Member
  • Charlotte Lacey Member
  • John Leano* Member
  • Hillary Schenk Member
  • Ishmael Trone* Member
  • William (Bill) Ukropina Member
  • Lloyd Wong Member
  • Stephanie Yamashiro Member

EX-OFFICIO:

  • David Klug (City of Pasadena) Member
  • Rob McClinton (Innovate Pasadena) Member
  • Eric Solomon (Tournament of Roses) Member
  • Jen Weiden (Rose Bowl Stadium) Member
  • Former Board chair