Lewis Taylor Takes Helm Of Pleasanton Chamber Board Of Directors

Press release from the Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce:

Feb. 15, 2021

The annual transition of the Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce’s volunteer leadership took place on January 26, 2021 as 2020 Chair of the Board Randy Brown passed the gavel to 2021 Chair Tracey Lewis Taylor, chief operating officer of Stanford Health Care-Valley Care. Lewis Taylor was installed by Mayor Karla Brown during the State of the Pleasanton Chamber virtual event.

“As I look towards our future in 2021, I am inspired and optimistic that our sense of business continuity and stability will return,” said Lewis Taylor during the State of the Chamber. “The commitment of the Chamber over this next year ahead is to continue to listen, to respond to your needs, and to take action and be your advocate and voice as we collectively work to improve the economic and physical health of our community.”

Prior to becoming the COO of Stanford Health Care-Valley Care in early 2017, Lewis Taylor lived and worked in New York, as vice president of operations at New York-Presbyterian/Lawrence Hospital. She is currently responsible for the operational and clinical care that is provided within Stanford-ValleyCare’s scope of services. While Lewis Taylor is a hospital operator at heart, she says her passion and energy come from her background in public health, knowing that the “services we provide have the opportunity to shape the broader health of our community.” She also recognizes that as a community hospital, Stanford Health Care-Valley Care is essential to the economic health and well-being of the community.

“There is no more relevant moment than now, 10 months after the first bay area shelter-in-place order was issued, to recognize the need for our business community to come together, to focus on our present economic challenges, and work together to be the champions for a stronger and healthier community for our future,” said Lewis Taylor.

Joining Lewis Taylor in leadership positions on the 2021 Board of Directors are: Kim Damiani with Summit Financial Group holding a dual position both as Treasurer and Chair Elect; Lauri Moffet-Fehlberg of the Dahlin Group serving as Vice Chair Vision 2025 Forums; Herb Ritter, Ritter Investments – Vice Chair EDGR; Ken Norvell CMIT Solutions – Vice Chair Membership; and as previously mentioned, Randy Brown, PMZ Real Estate – Past Chair.

Additional members of the board of directors include: Steve Baker, Baker Financial Consulting; Jill Buck, Go Green Initiative; Billy Buckley ENT Networks, Inc.; Steve Calcagno, Kier & Wright Civil Engineers; Seema Chawla, TekValley Corporation; Shawn Henley, Morgan Stanley; Nick Kurji, Primrose School of Pleasanton; Tom Mathias, OMRON Robotics & Safety Technologies; Angel Moore, Alameda County Fair Association; Nathan Rearick, Chevron Corporation; and Lori Strazdas, The Clorox Company.

A recording of the State of the Chamber is available on the Chamber’s YouTube page as well as their website. The Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce is organized to benefit business by being the catalyst for business and economic growth, the convener of leaders and influencers, and the champion for a stronger and healthy community. Learn more about the Chamber at www.pleasanton.org.

This press release was produced by the Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce. The views expressed here are the author's own.