Board of Directors & Staff

Lincoln Chamber Staff

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Emilia Amaro

Executive Director
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Katie Sams

Communications &
Member Services

Lincoln Chamber Of Commerce

2024/2025 Board Of Directors

The Chamber is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors elected by the membership at our Annual General Meeting. 

 Director positions are open to all of our members. Contact us for more information if you would like to get involved!

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Katy Letourneau

President
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Jarod Brandon

Past President
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Dameion Albanese

Vice President
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Nick Chen

Treasurer
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Alan Gerritsen

Director
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Sue Foster

Director
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Ed Dam

Director
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Lynda O’Donnell

Secretary
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Dave Peters

Director
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Jennifer Pratt

Director
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Dianne Rintjema

Director
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Nour Hage

Director
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Marites Lee

Director

A special thank you to Geet Chahil Productions for lending his talent to capture our staff and board members.

A Word From Our President

Welcome to the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce! As President, I am thrilled to extend a warm greeting to our established members and newcomers alike. Our chamber is your gateway to a dynamic business community in Lincoln, where innovation and collaboration thrive. On our website, you will discover a wealth of resources, networking opportunities, and advocacy efforts designed to elevate your business to new heights. 

We are dedicated to supporting your success, forging lasting connections, and championing the interests of our diverse membership. Together, we’ll shape a prosperous future for Lincoln. Thank you for choosing us as your partner on this exciting journey.

Katy Letourneau, Board of Directors President

Katy Letourneau

President

Katy co-owns Custom Sign Lab with her husband Clayton. Their shop recently moved to Beamsville so they could grow and add new equipment. She enjoys working with local business owners to bring their visual marketing to life. The best part of her job is driving through our town and seeing all the great projects she’s worked on. Katy studied marketing at Niagara College and is a graduate of the Leadership Niagara Program. When she’s not working she enjoys visiting the amazing wineries in Lincoln, skiing and hosting theme parties for her friends and family. Katy lives in Grimsby with her husband and dog, Roxy.

Custom Sign Lab

Jarod Brandon

Past President

Jarod has been an active investor in residential real estate since the early 1990s, buying and selling numerous clients, personal and investment properties. He excels at creating & executing customized action plans based on the real estate situation & the specific goals of the parties involved. Jarod is a business partner and founder at Bench Real Estate Team, a local community focused boutique Real Estate Team. Jarod also is a member of the COA (Committee of Adjustments) for the Town Lincoln, as well as a Past Board member for the BELC (Co-op Daycare) in Beamsville and founding partner and board member of the (BFC) Beamsville Fairgrounds Community neighbourhood association.

Bench Real Estate

Dameion Albanese

Vice President

Dameion, along with his family, owns Lincoln Township Motors. Their business was established in Feb 2020, right before Covid…that was fun. Prior to this, Dameion was in the Foodservice and Customer Service industry for over 25 yrs…and has lived to tell about it! He brings his “Customer First” philosophy and his sweet, sweet dance moves to this new venture here in Beamsville. He believes that success is a team achievement and that in order to be successful you must elevate the people, the businesses and the community around you…and bring him a Kit Kat every now and again. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his young family, playing sports and challenging the elderly to foot races. He lives in Stoney Creek with his beautiful wife Sherri-Leigh, inquisitive son Lincoln (3) and trouble maker twin girls Lily and Gracie (2). Work focused and have fun.

Lincoln Township Motors

Nick Chen

Director

I joined Meridian in October 2023 as a Financial Services Representative.  Prior to Meridian, I was a sales manager with Audi Niagara from 2021-2023 and sales agent on and off since 2015.  I owned and operated a small retirement home from 2016- 2019 based in Fort Erie.  In addition to my role at Meridian, I currently run an OEM design, develop and manufacturing business with my dad based here in Beamsville for the past 3 years.  I went to school at Western University (formerly University of Western Ontario) with a degree in Health Sciences and I currently own and manage several rental properties in the Niagara region.

Meridian Credit Union

 

Alan Gerritsen

Director

Alan is owner of Jerry’s Auto Body which was founded by his father Jerry, over 52 years ago in 1969. They provide collision and restoration repairs to all makes and models of vehicles within the community.
When not working or attending Chamber events, Alan can be found coaching either minor baseball, soccer, or hockey depending on the season.
Alan has lived in Beamsville for his entire life and loves the small town, friendly community.
He lives in his childhood home, where with his wife has raised 5 children, 2 who have moved out and started their own families (3 grandchildren).

Sue Foster

Director, R J Foster & Associates

I retired in 2014 from Hamilton Health Sciences as a Medical Laboratory Technologist in the Stem Cell Lab after 35 years.

I completed a diploma in Business Management from Mohawk College in 2012.
I am currently on the Board of the Rotary Club of Lincoln as Past-President after completing a term as President from 2017-2020. I acted as membership chair during this time and was able to increase membership in the Rotary Club of Lincoln, managed the website and social media for the club and oversaw significant contributions to the community through our various fundraising events.

I am a partner of R J Foster & Associates a company dedicated to designing websites and building social media presence for several organizations.
I have been a Town of Lincoln supporter and advocate and enjoy networking with individuals and business leaders in the community.

Ed Dam

Director, I.S. Service Technology Ltd.

Ed is the founder and President of ISSERVICE Technology, and has been in the Information Technology industry since 1998. ISSERVICE provides onsite and remote computer and technology services to businesses throughout the region. He feels that being an active part of your community is essential to growing a small business, and that the chamber is an excellent resource to achieve that goal. When not working or serving on committees, Ed loves to travel with his wife and children.

Lynda O’Donnell

Secretary

Lynda is passionate about being out and making connections in the community. Many people will agree that these are only a couple of her super powers! As the Manager of Community Engagement for Community Care of West Niagara, Lynda especially enjoys networking, event planning and building partnerships with businesses, volunteers and colleagues. In addition to directly contributing to the strength and vitality of CCWN, Lynda extended her reach to the entire Niagara region as she engaged potential food donors in diverting excess edible food to over 40 local non-profit agencies. Lynda enjoys curling, golfing, yoga and being with family and friends in her spare time.

Community Care of West Niagara

Dave Peters

Director

Dave Peters is a Certified Scaling Up Coach, Certified Herrmann Brain Dominance Instrument Practitioner and a passionate entrepreneur with over 24 years of National and International experience. He has extensive experience in coaching organizations to achieve extraordinary results, elevate teams and implement positive change. Together with a partner he founded Absolute Change Management, a company based on the principles of REASON – OPPORTUNITY – RESPECT – LISTENING & FUN. Dave is a passionate communicator with a deep understanding of the human condition.  His unique ability to draw out the talents and strengths of the people he is working with is a core element of Dave’s make up and drives his passion to help people to unleash their potential.   Peters’ work centers on positive interpersonal communication, technical problem analysis, decision-making, implementation of solutions, and Knowledge Management in organizations.  

Absolute Change Management

Jennifer Pratt

Director

Growing up in the picturesque Niagara region, I always had a deep appreciation for the beauty and charm of this area. After spending over 15 years traveling the world as an IT Analyst in the corporate sector, I realized that while I had gained valuable experiences, something was missing. Starting a family brought that realization into focus, and I knew it was time for a change. 

I transitioned into entrepreneurship, driven by the desire to create a life that allowed me to be more present with my family while staying connected to the community that shaped me. Now, I have the privilege of raising my family in the same wonderful environment where I grew up, and I’m passionate about sharing the magic of Niagara with others. Whether it’s the world-class wineries, the breathtaking landscapes, or the rich local culinary, I’m committed to showcasing why this region is a must-visit destination. 

Through my work, I’ve found the perfect blend of my love for Niagara and my passion for wine, and I’m thrilled to be able to share that with every guest who joins us on our tours.

Crush on Niagara Wine Tours

Dianne Rintjema

Director, Town of Lincoln

Dianne is a Councillor for Ward One in the Town of Lincoln and serves on the Board of Directors as Town of Lincoln Liaison and Director. Dianne feels Lincoln’s business community is made up of strong community advocates that think big and support one another, and she is proud to represent Council on the Chamber Board as we work together to make Lincoln the best place to do business.

Nour Hage

Director

Nour Hage plays a role in youth empowerment as the CEO of Civiconnect, a non-profit focusing on skills training for young people. His journey to leadership reflects a mix of professional skills, entrepreneurial drive, and a strong commitment to social impact. In 2021, Nour, alongside peers and a municipal partner, helped establish Civiconnect’s Youth Skills Studio. Leading Civiconnect, Nour has worked on initiatives to equip young individuals with essential skills for today’s world.

The organization has expanded its reach through partnerships with post-secondary institutions, community centers, and local businesses, tailoring programs to diverse youth needs. Nour’s leadership has navigated Civiconnect through challenges towards sustainable growth, securing funding and partnerships. Over the past three years, Civiconnect has trained over 710+ youth and completed 330+ projects for the community.

Civiconnect

Marites Less

Director

Marites is a Filipino-Canadian who was an IT Consultant managing projects for corporations in various industries from utilities, fintech, web consulting, loan originations and commercial financing to name a few.

She started to dabble into real estate for student rentals then pivoted into short term rentals. Her most recent project is the transformation of Campden General Store. What she’s about to do next remains to be seen so if you have any projects in mind, you can send it her way.

Marites provides a diverse (outside the box) perspective on the state of businesses in Lincoln that aligns with economic development and tourism resulting in encouraging more partnerships across the region and its neighbouring communities.

Campden General Store

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