Oakdale Chamber Board of Directors

Our board of directors convenes diligently every third Tuesday of the month, from 12:30pm – 1:30pm, to ensure strategic alignment and effective decision-making. These meetings serve as vital platforms for discussing organizational progress, addressing challenges, and setting future directions.

The Board meets on the 3rd Tuesday of every month @ 12:30 PM. The Executive Board meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month, quarterly. 

These regular gatherings foster transparency, collaboration, and accountability within our leadership team, driving our company’s success forward. These meetings are open to the public, please feel free to join us!

Mark Silfer

Mark Silfer

President (AAA)

After growing up in the Bay Area and completing my bachelor’s degree in business, I began a career in the Insurance field. Now as I complete my 25th year of residence in the Central Valley, I am Branch Director at AAA where I am responsible for leading a team of 25 who sell and service Members from Manteca to Sonora. Being involved with initiatives over the past 32 years in the organization helped me learn about finance, leadership and culture in the workplace. 

Allison Schwartz

Allison Schwartz

Past President (Guild Mortgage)

Every day, I strive to help my clients and their families achieve their personal and financial goals through quality home loans.

Allison Carroll Schwartz has been a loan officer since 2006, specializing in Conventional, FHA, and VA purchases and refinances of primary residences, second homes, and investment properties in the Modesto and Oakdale areas.

Se habla español.

Will Jones

Will Jones

VP of Member Relations (Touchdown Properties)

Will Jones, a lifelong Oakdale resident, is a valued member of our community. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning and Real Estate from the University of Arizona before returning home to help run his family’s business, Touchdown Properties, where he serves as a Realtor and oversees the property management division. In addition to his professional work, Will serves as a Planning Commissioner for the City of Oakdale and is a founding member of the Oakdale Young Professionals.

Kelli O'Bannon

Kelli O'Bannon

Treasurer (Family Vision Care)

Kelli is the Office Manager at Family Vision Care and a proud lifelong Oakdale resident with deep roots in the community. She loves serving the small town she calls home and is passionate about supporting local businesses and keeping Oakdale thriving.

Greg Shipman

Greg Shipman

Century 21 Select Group

Greg Shipman, Realtor at Century 21 Select Group. I have deep roots in the community; living in Turlock and now Oakdale the past 17 years. Working in Turlock, Ceres, Modesto, and Oakdale. My experience in customer service for the past 26 years, in the automotive industry. I now specialize in residential, commercial, and agricultural sales, making me a well-rounded professional in the real estate field. My track record in customer service suggests that I prioritize the needs and satisfaction of my clients.

David Hunter

David Hunter

Oak Valley Hospital District

David Hunter 18-year Oakdale resident and Chief of ambulance for Oak Valley hospital district.

Kara Leonard

Kara Leonard

DiBuduo & DeFendis Insurance Brokers

Kara has been a Commercial Insurance Agent with DiBuduo & DeFendis Insurance Brokers for 21 years.  Kara specializes in Workers Comp, Property, General Liability, Group Health and Bonding.

Antionette Rodin

Antionette Rodin

Rodin Farms

Meet Antionette Rodin, a dedicated advocate for local agriculture and community development! With a heart deeply rooted in the rich soil of our town, Antionette has spent years nurturing a love for all things ag-related.

From tending to her own farm to championing sustainable farming practices, Antionette is a true force in the local ag scene. Her passion doesn’t stop at the farm gate, though. She’s been a driving force behind initiatives that bring our community together, fostering a stronger, more connected Oakdale.

Cathy Stonecipher

Cathy Stonecipher

HELIUS, LLC

My name is Cathy Stonecipher and I am co-owner of HELIUS, LLC which makes its home base at the Oakdale Airport. As a women / minority owned business, HELIUS provides helicopter services to assist PG&E and other power companies in rebuilding and maintaining power lines throughout California, Nevada, Texas and Arizona. The greatest joy in my life is being a mom to 4 teenagers and a wife to my husband/ business partner, John. My hobbies include hiking, running 10k to half marathons and tending to my chickens. I am honored to have been chosen to be a part of the OCC Board. I look forward to a year of creativity and growth within the Oakdale community.

Oakdale Chamber

Phone: (209) 847-2244

The Oakdale Chamber of Commerce is an
US 501(c)(6), EIN 94-0726163
The Oakdale Chamber of Commerce Foundation is an
US 501(c)(3), EIN 84-3545200

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590 N Yosemite Avenue
Oakdale, CA 95361

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