The Novato Chamber is working to build a sustainable local economy in which the businesses and community thrive.

Mission Statement

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VOLUNTEERS BUILDING THE NORTH BAY ECONOMY

Working hard to build the North Bay Economy starts with the Novato Chamber Ambassadors. They work to promote our vision of a Strong Sustainable Economically Powerful North Bay centered around Novato.

NOVATO CHAMBER SHAPING TOMORROW.

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GREETINGS FROM THE AMBASSADORS

You probably know an ambassador or two; they are the soul of the Chamber meeting you at every event including Extended Hours and Ribbon Cuttings.

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AMBASSADOR COMMITTEE

If you are looking for the veteran and knowledge base of the Chamber, look no further than the Ambassadors. This committee of dedicated individuals helps keep the Chamber strong and the business community connected.

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Guidelines

ATTENDANCE

Novato Chamber Ambassadors must attend 50% of each of the following types of Membership Events:

Official Chamber Ribbon Cuttings Anytime Monday thru Friday as needed
Chamber Extended Hours (formerly mixers) Third Thursday of the Month 5:30 -7:00 PM
Chamber Ambassador Meetings Second Thursdays 5:30 - 7:00 PM
New Member Receptions

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AMBASSADOR OF THE MONTH: March

Bill Hoopes

Planet Home Lending

AMBASSADOR CALENDAR

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The Novato Chamber Ambassadors help connect the Chamber as an organization directly into the heart of the business community. Their involvement in the Chamber's various activities and with recruiting new members is unparallel and they truly understand the mission and value of the organization. In return for their service, the Chamber works to support their businesses and outreach efforts.

Shelley Dorssers

Shell's Belles Jewelry

2022 Co-Chair

Tamara Hull

Jannisse & Hull Certified Public Accountants

2022 Co-Chair

Dhyanise Carniglia

Moving Past Grief

2022 Secretary

Imee Birkett

Isagenix Wellness Coach

Michael Cohen

SVN/Delta Realty Group

Jodi Fischer

All California Mortgage

Patsy Novato Chamber Board WIB women in business ambassadors

Patsy Fleisch

Mary Kay Cosmetics

Bill Hoopes

Planet Home Lending

Michael Jackson

Coldwell Banker Real Estate

Kevin Jacobs

Sherri Jacobs

Valley Memorial Park

Eileen Joyce

Berkshire Hathaway

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Marie Rios

MTR Event Design

Jerry Schultz

Schultz Entertainment

Angela Stauber

Redwood Credit Union

Keith Wheeler

Alpha Wealth Management

Shelley Dorssers

Shelley graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising & Design accompanied by a minor in Marketing. She completed her university internship with Famous Barr (May Company Dept Store in St Louis) and went into their management program. With 4 years of retail experience, she started with Monet Jewelers (at age 26) as a Regio

nal Trainer. During her 10 years with Monet, the company purchased Trifari Jewelry and Marvella Pearl. Shelley gained experience in different training, merchandising and sales positions covering a dozen states. Next, she went to Carol Dauplaise Jewelry as the West Coast rep. Carol showed Shelley the tips and tricks for starting and maintaining your own business and brand. After 1½ years, Shelley moved onto Swank Women’s Jewelry Division representing Anne Klein, Kenneth Cole, DKNY and Guess.

In 1999, Shelley and her husband Willie adopted two sisters (ages 2 & 6). She became a full time mom. Friends and family gave her jewelry to repair and re-design. Creating her own designs was exciting. Shell’s Belles Jewelry was launched in 2003. In 2006, a customer gave

her a vintage screw back clip earring to convert to pierced. Using her dad’s orthodontic wire bending instruments, she successfully converted the earring and that changed everything! Now 98% of her pieces are vintage re-designs. Selling at shows across the Bay Area and Olympia, WA. Her open-to-show is over 2000 different pairs of earrings. Bracelets, rings, pins plus a large assortment of vintage Christmas jewelry round out her collection.

Shell’s Belles Jewelry was the Micro Business of the year 2020 in the Novato Chamber. Shelley has been a Chamber member since 2014 and became a Chamber Ambassador in 2017. She volunteers with her therapy dog Floyd at two Novato assisted living residences and at her Episcopal church. Shelley created a program for local pre-schools called “How to meet a dog”. Floyd is quite a celebrity in Novato. She is also a member of the Novato Women’s Network, Marin Women at Work and Marin Wedding Pros.

Shelley and her husband Willie have lived in Novato since 1994. They have two grown daughters and love to explore in their travel trailer with their two miniature schnauzers.

Tamara Hull

Dhyanise Carniglia

Imee Birkett

Imee Birkett is an ambassador and active member of the Business Events Committee which educates, inspires, and fosters relationships to help business owners grow their business.

Imee is passionate about helping people be their healthiest so that they can live their purpose and enjoy fulfilling lives. Through her proven Isagenix nutritional solutions, she and her amazing team have helped thousands of people achieve their goals. If you are looking to feel and look younger, get to your ideal weight, have more energy & better sleep, increase athletic performance, or earn additional income, she will help you make it happen.

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The Last Samurai

Michael Cohen

Jodi Fischer

I often tell people I have the greatest job in the world. I give away money, it's not mine, and most people love me…I value relationships above all, and I enjoy doing loans for varied clients from the first-time homebuyer to the sophisticated investor. I cover most of the United States for residential 1 to 4-unit purchases, refinances and 1031 exchanges. I am experienced in handling all types of mortgage needs from conventional, conforming and non-conforming loans to government FHA and VA loans, bridge loans, private money needs, construction and have now added some light commercial and reverse mortgage financing. Past jobs include VP residential sales for Bank of America and Senior Loan officer for Wells Fargo and PNC Bank.

During the past 18 years as a mortgage consultant, I have earned numerous awards and recognition and have been consistently ranked in the top 10% of the companies I have worked with both nationally and regionally in production and customer service since 2001.

I am a former board member of the Downtown Business Association and NAHREP (National Association of Hispanic Realtors) and sit on the board of the newly formed Novato Evening Rotary Group as membership chair.

Patsy Fleisch

It's your business how old you are, it's mine how old you look

Patsy Fleisch, a Novato resident of 36 years, has experience in the Novato Chamber of Commerce as an active volunteer, involved Chamber professional, including Chamber Ambassador for four years, 2013 graduate of Leadership Novato and community leader.

As a Mary Kay Independent Consultant, she embraces her role of empowering women to be their very best and mentors leaders toward success.

“I mentor and coach women in the area of self-confidence, leadership skills and financial independence,” Patsy says. “As an active Chamber volunteer, I develop personal relationships within the Chamber’s membership and help new and prospective members realize the benefits they can gain by being a member.

“I’m passionate about being involved, helping launch others and being a mentor,” she adds. “Working with the Mary Kay Ashe Foundation, I focus on two main areas locally and nationally – the eradication of domestic violence and the raising of money to research women’s cancers.”

Here at home, Patsy is involved with the Gilead House (a Chamber member), Bowling for Kids’ Sake, and Performing Stars Enrichment Program in Marin County. She has worked in an administrative capacity at Novato schools and for 30 years as a medical assistant before joining Mary Kay as an Independent Consultant.

Born to a family of military service – her father retired as an Army Lt. Colonel – she lived in Georgia, post-war West Germany, and played among the hills of the San Francisco Presidio. Patsy and her husband of 39 years, Ken, enjoy their three grown children and grandchildren.

Bill Hoopes

Bill Hoopes, Mortgage Officer at Planet Home Lending has a long career in the lending field. Prior to PHL he was Senior Mortgage Consultant/ Bank of America Mortgage officer from PNC and before that, Pacific Guarantee Mortgage where he served 21 years with the company as consultant/branch owner. The Marin native was born in Kentfield and raised in Mill Valley and Fairfax. In the real estate and mortgage industry since 1978, Bill has helped a “few thousand” customers achieve home ownership and savings on mortgages over the last 28 years.

“I believe home ownership is a key to building community pride and security for the future. It also keeps our economy robust and self-sustaining,” Bill said. As a Bocce ball team captain for a team use to winning league championships over the years at Marin bocce Federation in San Rafael, Bill also loves to ski, bike, travel and work in ceramics. In the mid-70s and ‘80s, Bill worked in the resort hospitality industry in Maui, Tahoe and Marin. Married to Maritza, they and stepson Andre have been Novato residents since 1995. A long-time volunteer with the Chamber as an ambassador for 16 years (and counting), Bill joined the Board in early-2014.

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Michael Jackson

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Coldwell Banker Real Estate

Having played Minor league baseball in my prime youth years, and a current active yoga enthusiast, it helps me to be a strong, conscious, present, and compassionate negotiator. I utilize the latest technology, social media, and television while marketing your home through competitive insight. With a typical response time of 24 hours or less, you will feel comfortable knowing your questions and concerns are being answered or worked on.

Having my Brokers license and some lending background, I can help you every step of the way to see the big picture with your real estate portfolio. A portion of my sales goes to a local non profit called launch five for five that helps struggling millennials, usually 18-30 years of age get on their feet to have a great resume and kick start their careers.

Kevin Jacobs

Sherri Jacobs

Eileen Joyce

Are you relocating to Novato? Moving your business? Few people probably know the Chamber or Novato better than Eileen Joyce. She has served as our Board President, even as staff. Let her help you with the Chamber's numerous networking groups, and get your name out to the Community. Having served as Chamber President and on our staff has given her some priceless knowledge that served her well as Ambassador CoChair in 2017

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

Marie Rios

Marie Rios, Event Producer

MTR Event Design

Your Vision. Your Event. Your Way.

Marie has a real passion for what she does with over 20 years of experience in the event industry.

Serving Marin, Sonoma, Napa and San Francisco, MTR Event Design takes the work out of your event and you will have fun while planning your event. Looking for great resources for your event? Marie has great resources, knowledge of the event industry and will make sure you will have a great experience at your special event.

I love events! Whether you are planning a corporate retreat, a wedding, non-profit fundraiser or a social function I like bringing some fun to the planning process and making it enjoyable for all. I have been planning events for over 20 years and strive to help clients like you create events with ease. If you would like this for your next event, call or text me at 415-717-7145 or email marie@MTREventDesign.com

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Jerry Shultz

Angela Stauber

Keith Wheeler

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