About The Chamber
Our Mission - The Falls Church Chamber of Commerce represents more than 250 businesses in the greater Falls Church area. The Chamber was founded in 1947 with a mission to promote and foster the business interests of the membership and the Greater Falls Church area in the following ways:
1: Advocating Chamber positions on critical business issues
2: Assisting members through educational and networking programs
3: Encouraging quality business ethics and community respect
4: Promoting business and community growth and development.
Our Board of Directors – Chamber management is directed by its Board of Directors pursuant to the Chamber’s Bylaws. The Board meets the second Tuesday of each month from 8:00 – 9:00 am at the Original Pancake House.
Executive Committee
Dr. Ralph Perrino, Chairman, Chair Membership Committee - Northern Virginia Tutoring Service
Michael Ankuma, Chairman Elect and Treasurer, - Joint Technology Solutions
Dr. William (Vince) Dougherty, Vice Chairman, Membership Committee - William V. Dougherty III, DDS
Christopher Bergin, Vice Chairman, Fund Development Committee - Tax Analysts
Karen Akers, Vice Chair, Program Committee
John Rodock, Vice Chairman, Legislative Committee - Ober Kaler Attorneys
Marina Westbrook, Secretary, Burke and Herbert Bank and Trust
Gary LaPorta, Past Chairman
Directors
Nicholas F. Benton - Falls Church News-Press
John Bowen - Bookeeping and Money Management
Kenneth Burnett - AXA Advisors
Barry Byer, MD - Virginia Hospital Center, Medical Brigade
Paul Cannon, DPM - Falls Church Foot and Ankle Center
Marybeth Connelly - FC City Public Schools
Barbara Cram - Greenscape
Greg Hassett - Wells Fargo Advisors
Mary Lynn Hickey - Falls Church Housing Corporation
Lyly Hoang - Hoang's Grill and Sushi Bar
Rick Goff/ Becky Witsman - FC City EDO
JD Leonard - Apple Federal Credit Union
Adam Schulman - Atlantic Realty Companies
Joe Wetzel - Jefferson One
Our Staff – The Chamber employs two part-time professionals to manage the day to day management of the organization.
• Andrea Alder, Assistant Director – Andrea@fallschurchchamber.org, 703-532-1050.
• Sally Cole, Executive Director – Sally@fallschurchchamber.org, 703-532-1050.
Our Office – The Chamber office is located in Suite 205 at 417 W. Broad Street in Falls Church. Office hours are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.










