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Rowan Chamber Announces New Officers and Directors for 2026

2026 Executive Committee (1)

Dec. 16, 2025

The Rowan Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce Starling Johnson Kaklamanos, Johnson Concrete, and Dr. Christine Lynn, Catawba College, have been named, respectively, Chair of the Board and Chair-elect of the Chamber for 2026.

“The Chamber is fortunate to have such dedicated business leaders stepping forward to help guide our organization,” said Steve Fisher, 2025 Chair of the Board.

Kaklamanos will take over as Chair of the Board on January 1, 2026, and Lynn will serve as Chair of the Board in 2027.

Other members of the Chamber’s 2026 Executive Committee include:

  • Alan Burke, Alan Burke, CPA, Treasurer
  • Dr. Andrew Smith, NC Senate, Division Chair of Education & Workforce Development
  • Donna Groce, Trinity Oaks, Division Chair of Membership
  • Karla Foster Leonard, New Pointe Realty, Division Chair of Business Advocacy
  • Steve Fisher, F&M Bank, Immediate Past Chair
  • Elaine Spalding, President

New Board members are:

  • Dr. Sajata Latten, Rowan-Salisbury Schools
  • Rhonda Martin, F&M Bank
  • Anthony Brooks, Livingstone College
  • Josh Spry, Desco, Inc.

Continuing Board members include:

  • Pam Hylton Coffield, Stitchin’ Post Gifts
  • Mark Jennings, Jennings Insurance
  • Dr. Michael Quillen, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
  • Kristen Reavis, Novant Health
  • Ralph Young, Unlock Me Bail Bonds
  • Lori Cinquemani, SECU GQ
  • Ryan Dayvault, NCRC
  • Rosalind Hines, Waggoner Realty Company
  • Ryan Stowe, Stowe Law Firm

The Chamber’s 100th Annual Gala Meeting will be held on Thursday, January 29, at 5:30 p.m. at the Rowan Community Center. The Chamber will present annual awards and the ceremonial passing of the gavel.

The Rowan Chamber is a not-for-profit business advocacy organization with over 750 member firms. Member benefits include business advocacy, community development, professional development, leadership training, discounts to members, and networking events.

If you would like information on becoming a member of the Rowan Chamber, please contact the Chamber at (704) 633-4221 or info@rowanchamber.com