The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce has named Ginni Matern, Owner and President of Matern Staffing in Spotsylvania, as the 2026 Chair of the Board. Matern brings extensive leadership and business experience to the role and has been a longtime advocate for regional economic growth and workforce development.
The Chamber also announced its 2026 Vice Chair, Treasurer, and several new board members who represent a cross-section of industries across the region.
Board Officers (2026)
- Chair: Ginni Matern, Matern Staffing
- Vice Chair: Ryan VanderWijst, SimVentions
- Treasurer: Shawn Sloan, The Media Partners
- President & CEO: Susan Garnett Spears, Fredericksburg Regional Chamber
Board Members
- George Barnick, Fredericksburg Technology
- Raymond Bell Jr., Mount Hope Academy and Church
- Chip Boyles, George Washington Regional Commission
- Latasha Brooks, A&B Creative Events
- Ryan DeWeese, Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center
- Janel Donohue, Rappahannock United Way
- Joel Griffin, Riphean Investments & Gwyneth’s Gift Foundation
- Barbara Gustavson, Discover Next Step
- John Hewa, Rappahannock Electric Cooperative
- Pete Humes, Atlantic Union Bank
- Werner Jansen, Bloomia
- Stephen Kingsley, BB&T, Now Truist
- Tyrone Logan, Obsidian Solutions Group
- Cyndi Mack, Universal Dynamics
- Xavier Richardson, Mary Washington Healthcare
- Brian Shanle, Kalahari Resorts and Conventions
General Counsel
- Jennifer McGovern, Parrish Snead Franklin Simpson, PLC
The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce is the hub of business in the rapidly growing Fredericksburg region of Virginia, serving as a leading convener for the business community across Fredericksburg, Stafford, Spotsylvania, Caroline and King George counties.
The Chamber’s mission is to build relationships and create competitive advantages that support a healthy business environment through leadership, access, advocacy, innovation and connections among its members, which include small and large businesses, nonprofits, government entities and educational institutions. Located at 1701 Fall Hill Avenue in Fredericksburg, the Chamber offers a range of programs, events and resources designed to foster economic growth and strengthen community partnerships in the region.
