Board of Directors
2025 East Lee County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
The Future Is Here!
Welcome! We’re stronger together when we work together. The East Lee County Chamber of Commerce unites Lehigh Acres, Gateway, Alva, Buckingham, East Fort Myers and the RSWAirport Communities.
I have the great honor of being elected by my colleagues in the business community as the current chairman of our Chamber. Stay tuned for exciting times with new regional partnerships, the introduction of new resources for our business organizations as well as a focused voice.
As we continue through these times our Chamber has forged useful partnerships with local and regional entities as well as with various levels of government in service to our members. Our Chamber has become a proud resource for business in this time of the pandemic and we will continue to do so into the future.
Please email me directly for your comments, concerns, or for assistance call me at 239-565-8450.
Sincerely,


Michael J. Welch
Chair / Operating Officer
Building Industry Issues of SW Florida, LLC

David Deetscreek
Treasurer
Robert Bowers Accounting, Inc.

Cecil Pendergrass
Director
Lee County Commissioner

Ruth Anglickis
Director
Landex Resorts International

Michael Jacobs
Director
LegalShield

Michael Thompson
Director
Sunrise Realty Network, Inc.

Tonda Lawson
Director
Brown & Brown Insurance

Bobbie Hunt
Director
NPR Graphics

Dr. Joseph Restino
Director
Harns Marsh Middle School

Burt Saunders
Director
Gray-Robinson Law Firm
Collier County Commissioner

Armor Persons
Director
Lee County School Board