OFFICE HOURS AND CONTACT INFO

*Due to County Health directives, the Chamber is open by appointment only*

807 DeLong Avenue | Novato, CA. 94945
415.897.1164 | (f) 415. 898. 9097
Info@NovatoChamber.com

Staff is often working out of the office so if you plan on meeting staff during regular business hours, we suggest making an appointment.

Coy Smith

Chief Executive Officer

A long and successful history of fundraising and working with non-profit businesses, plus management experience are among the talents that Coy Smith brings to his position as CEO of the Novato Chamber of Commerce. He has been the CEO of the Novato Chamber since 2005. He received his credential as an Accredited Chamber Executive Graduate in 2007 from the Western Association of Chamber Executives. Coy serves on the Economic Development Commission of the City of Novato, and on the Board of Directors of Superior Chamber Executives of Northern California.

Prior to work in the Chamber field, Coy was employed in several capacities in the recycling industry forever 25 years where he received several state and national awards for his work. During that time he worked for the private sector, government agencies and the non-profit sector in various management capacities to implement recycling programs and policies. Coy was one of fifty individuals in the United States to be selected by President Bill Clinton to serve on a task force to develop a National Recycling Policy. He is one of the founders of the Novato Charter School and has served on numerous local state and national Boards of Directors over the past thirty years. Coy has a BS degree from San Jose State University in Environmental Studies with a minor in Communications. He lives in Petaluma with his wife and two sons.

How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world

Anne Frank

Got questions about the North Bay? Running a business? Need support with your membership? Contact the Novato Chamber. For over 100 years we have served the North Bay families and businesses. We strive to develop a strong, diverse and sustainable economy where the businesses and community can thrive. We work to represent you in regional discussions, on the development and in matters that affect business. When you need an ally in business, think about the Novato Chamber and its team, ready to serve you and the community. Our office is located in the heart of Novato, off of its Downtown in the old Carlile Home, stop on by and see how the Chamber can support you, your business and learn about the work we are doing to support this great community.

The Novato Chamber Team aims to help you, your business and this community succeed.
Utilize our resources and together we can work at Shaping Tomorrow.

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Christina Niles

Director of Events

It’s a long story from point A to point B. So let’s just say this: Christina was born and raised in Marin County until she relocated with her family to Sacramento. After graduating from Trinity Life Bible College in Sacramento with an AA Biblical Studies & BA in Ministerial Studies, she moved back to Marin—specifically Novato.

Christina’s began her career in Event Managing upon returning to her native Marin County. For a little more than ten years, Christina worked diligently to meet the needs and specifications of her various clients. Her attention to detail and ability to communicate clearly with clients and staff has allowed Christina to orchestrate a wide variety of events. Christina’s proactive approach to planning both large and small-scale events makes her a critical piece of the Novato Chamber’s team. Christina has a passion for bringing people together, and as the Event Manager here with the Novato Chamber she focuses her energy on improving the lives and wellbeing of our members and our community. Her instinct to address challenges in a productive capacity is only complimented by her natural kindness and generosity.

During her spare minutes away from the Chamber, you may discover that Christina has a love for music; she is a pianist and vocalist, but do not ask her to whistle—seriously…don’t. She loves to be active and enjoys the challenge of running—you can often catch her training for a race that helps raise money for noteworthy charities. When she finally slows down from running and working at the Chamber, Christina loves nothing more than spending time with her family and close friends whenever she can sneak away to see them.

Christina Niles
Event Manager
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In order to succeed, we must first believe that we can.

Nikos Kazantzakis

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Jennifer Goldfinger

Volunteer Extraordinaire

Jennifer is very happy being a regular volunteer for the NCOC. Jennifer is a native of London who has lived in the Bay Area since 1969 and in Novato since 1972. She earned her BA (Econ.) from theUniversity of Manchester and her MPA from Sonoma State University. Jennifer worked for the San Francisco Department of Human Services prior to working for the City of Novato for 21 years. She retired as the Assistant to the City Manager five years ago.

While her two daughters were growing up, Jennifer served as PTA President at Pleasant Valley Elementary School and later as Safe Grad co-chair at San Marin High School. She has also volunteered for the Novato Youth Center and the Novato Human Needs Center. Jennifer believes that volunteering currently for the NCOC as well as for the Book Place, the Novato Historical Guild, Kaiser Hospital, Ignacio Rotary, the July 4th Parade and the City Birthday Party, enables her to continue serving the Novato community. Jennifer is a Leadership Novato graduate and after graduating presented and coordinated the Local Government session for later classes.

At the Novato Chamber Jennifer works at the reception desk, greeting and assisting visitors, plus helping the the team with their projects. When she applied to volunteer for the Chamber, Jennifer said that she believed that her in-depth knowledge of Novato could be helpful to the Chamber and its staff and that she was always available to do “grunt work”, such as tearing and counting thousands of drink tickets for annual Festival of Art, Wine & Music.

When she isn't volunteering, Jennifer loves being with her family, especially her grandchildren. She is an avid reader, an enthusiastic traveler and closely follows current affairs and politics. Come to visit Jennifer at the Chamber Offices on Monday mornings and meet one of Novato's finest residents!

This above all: to thine own-self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.

William Shakespeare
Polonius; Hamlet | Act I Scene III

Michael Ritz

Member Relations Manager

Michael comes to The Novato Chamber of Commerce bringing with him extensive years within the retail community. He brings a passion for the businesses that help shape the character and fabric within Northern California.

He’s been a small business owner and has worked for a variety of organizations. Michael understands the importance of recreating ourselves while doing business in this ever changing world. He brings with him an enthusiasm for what he calls “Country Life” here in Novato. After 40 years living in San Francisco he finds that he’s been given the chance to enjoy some of beauty Northern California has to offer. Taking time to enjoy a more peaceful life with his longtime partner of over 25 years

Born and raised in Ohio; Michael’s father owned a drugstore/Variety store. Michael spent many years as a youngster working in the store with 50 employees. This large staff also included various family members. The experience is something that’s stayed with him over the years. You could say he was brought up in a retail environment with parents that were very community minded.

Michael studied Art Education and business at Ohio University but finds that life experiences have helped to shape him in becoming the compassionate person he is.

Past experiences have been varied in the volunteer world. From Jewish Family Children’s Service serving the elderly community to working with Lighthouse for The Blind where he participated in a radio show and ballroom dancing with sight impaired partners. “They were much better dancers than I ever was”

Michael takes on the role of Membership manager. He looks forward to developing relationships with existing and new chamber members. He looks forward to reaching out in person, FaceTime, whatever works for you!

A continued relationship is extremely important. Let’s keep supporting each other and the local communities.

Michael Ritz
Member Relations Manager
Michael@novatochamber.org
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Enjoy the little things for one day you’ll look back and realize they were the big things.

Kurt Vonnegut

Kim Stahley

Director of Leadership Novato Program

Kim is an energetic and collaborative team player with more than twenty years’ experience in professional training and development. She has proven success in creating and directing dynamic leadership development programs at Williams-Sonoma, Inc, Franklin Templeton Investments, Social Services Agency – Santa Clara, and FedEx Kinkos, specializing in leadership development, time management, and goal-setting. Kim holds a Masters in Organization Development and Human Resources from the University of San Francisco and a Bachelors in Political Science from the University of California at Santa Barbara. She loves being back in her hometown, growing up as a San Ramon Roadrunner, Sinaloa Saint, and San Marin Mustang. Kim is an active volunteer, serving as PTSA President at Sinaloa Middle School and soccer coach, and a member of the Presbyterian Church of Novato. She is passionate about the US Women’s National Soccer Team, kitchen gadgets, inspirational sports movies, and Japanese food. Kim is fortunate to have a husband that makes her laugh out loud every day and two boys that are kind, silly, and loving.

Kim Stahley
Director of Leadership Novato
leadership@NovatoChamber.com
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Be the change you wish to see in the world.

Mahatma Gandhi

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Membership in the Novato Chamber is more than succeeding; it is knowing someone is representing your interests and concerns on a local, regional and state level. It's knowing that you have a resource and an ally, and it is knowing that we want to see our community succeed together. We proactively Shape Tomorrow, check us out!

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The Novato Chamber staff is here to help you, your business and the community thrive. They live and love the North Bay and believe that together, through partnerships, participation and cooperation we can all be Shaping Tomorrow.

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