Staff Members

Mark A. Trowbridge
President & CEO
Chief executive, administrative and fiscal officer of the Chamber. Responsible to the Board of Directors for a full range of activities including coordination of the program of work, organizational structure and procedures, interpretation of policy, strategic planning, communications and branding.

Ivette Acosta
Director of Operations
Responsible to the President for the overall administration of the internal operations of the Chamber, including such areas as membership, sales, accounting, office space and equipment, and personnel. Supervises accounting functions that include accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger. Responsible for financial reporting, budget preparation and annual review.

Erica Simons
Director of Events
Staff liaison to Chamber’s volunteer committees under the Chairman’s Division, Business & Economic Development Division, International Affairs Division, Trustee Council and Special Events: Goals Conference, Golf Classic Tournament, Holiday Party and the Tour of the Gables 5k, as well as the Chamber’s annual awards programs: George E. Merrick Awards of Excellence, Diamond Awards and AXA Advisors Businesswomen of the Year Awards.

Morgan Huling
Communications Manager
Develops and implements all marketing and public relations activities. Creates all collateral material for the Chamber including press releases, monthly newsletters, weekly and monthly newsletters, advertisements, calendars, brochures, invitations, etc. Also responsible for the Chamber’s annual publication, The City Beautiful Magazine.

Ileana Delgado
Member Relations Manager
Maintains internal membership control and administration. Membership activities include processing of new member accounts and updates, website listings and record management. Responsible for the RE-Connect Lunch, Chamber Involvement 101 for new members and The City Beautiful Awards Program.

Marité Alfonso
Bookeeper
Performs accounting functions that include accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger. Handles member retention.

Executive Administrative Assistant to the President & CEO
Manages the president’s calendar and correspondence. Assists in the coordination of Executive and Board Meetings. Manages the Chamber’s global calendar. Develops presentations for meetings and events.

Leonardo Fernandez
Membership Sales Representative
Sells the programs and services of the Chamber to existing member and non-member firms, including the sale of new memberships to non-member firms, upgrade of existing member firms and renewals of past due member accounts.

Maria Millares
Receptionist
Greets foreign and domestic visitors and informs them of the great variety of activities in and around Coral Gables and the Greater Miami area. Handles mail and phone inquiries concerning membership events, relocation, tourism, international trade and resident services.