For selection to the Board of Directors we look for individuals who want to be challenged, who have a willingness to take a leadership role in promoting the Chamber's mission “to support and advance the business community in Rhode Island by providing leadership initiatives in economic and human development.” We need people who want to have fun and are willing to represent the business and professional leadership of the community with a hands-on approach.
- Jo-Ann L. Schofield
Chairman of the Board
Jo-Ann Schofield is the President and CEO of the RI Mentoring Partnership. A staff member... click here to read more. 
- Alfred L. Grant
Chair-Elect
Al Grant is Senior Vice President, Mortgage Origination at The Washington Trust Company. Washington Trust... click here to read more. 
- Joseph D. Lajoie
Vice-Chair
- Brent E. Wyrostek
Secretary
Brent is President of the Warwick-based Arrest-A-Pest, Inc., a residential and commercial Pest Control Company.... click here to read more. 
- Jason D. Bianco, CPA
Past-Chair/Treasurer
A certified public accountant, Jason brings both accounting and business management experience to Gilligan &... click here to read more. 
- Joseph J. McGair, Esq.
Legal Counsel
Joe has served the Chamber for more than 30 years, both as a member and... click here to read more. 
- Bob Ayers
Board Member
Bob Ayers has been the General Manager of the Residence Inn by Marriott Warwick since... click here to read more. 
- Maryanne Bevans, Esq.
Board Member
- Nicole Bourque
Board Member
- Donna T. Caccia, CPA, MST, CFP
Board Member
Donna is a graduate of Bryant University where she earned both her undergraduate degree in... click here to read more. 
- John Gautreaux
Board Member
Independence Financial Partners. John has been an active part of the business community for over... click here to read more. 
- Gregory A. Gould
Board Member
Gregory Gould joined Webster Bank in 2015 as a Relationship Manager specializing in SBA lending.... click here to read more. 
- James E. Hagan
Board Member
- Alice Hourihan
Board Member
Alice works on the Commercial & Industrial Program Strategy Team for energy efficiency at National... click here to read more. 
- Keith A. Lavomodiere
Board Member
- Richard F. Nagele
Board Member
Richard Nagele is the President of Advantage Marketing Information, a marketing research, strategy and public... click here to read more. 
- Leah Prata
Board Member
- Corinne Riley
Board Member
Corinne Riley is the Co-Owner of William J Riley Plumbing & Heating Inc. William J... click here to read more. 
- Frank Ritz
Board Member
Frank Ritz is the District (Area) Manager for AAA Northeast.
He is responsible for the sales... click here to read more. 
- Justin Sadler
Board Member
Justin is the fearless leader at ADS. His passion for finding the right solution for... click here to read more. 
- Christine Wilson
Board Member
Christine Wilson joined the Board of the Central Rhode Island Chamber in October 2014. She... click here to read more.