As a Chamber member, you have a team of experienced, full-time business advocates fighting for your interests in the political arena. Your Chamber lobbyists also serve as "watchdogs," keeping you informed on developing laws and regulations that affect business success.
Roland Dorson, President
rdorson@indylink.com, 317-464-2210
Experience: Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce; Indiana Retail Council; United Way Board of Directors; Asian American Alliance Board of Directors; Gubernatorial Campaign Press Secretary; Congressional Campaign Media Director; Fostering Commercial Urban Strategies Steering Committee
Areas of Concentration: Business Regulation, Fiscal Policy
Tammie Jones , Vice President, Business Advocacy
tjones@indylink.com, 317-464-2291
Experience: Former Midwest Manager of Supplier Diversity for Cincinnati-based Duke Energy (formerly Cinergy Corp.), the second largest gas & electric utility in the United States. In her 16 years at Duke, she developed an extensive background in the fields of economic inclusion, economic growth and retention strategy, public and community affairs and issues advocacy.
Areas of Concentration: The Chamber's overall public policy direction
Sarah Nichols Rossier, Business Advocacy Manager/Education
snichols@indylink.com, 317-464-2245
Experience: Government affairs consultant with Baker & Daniels LLP;
Consultant, Sequoia Consulting Group
Areas of Concentration: Education and Workforce Development
Mark Fisher, Business Advocacy Manager
mfisher@indylink.com, 317-464-2284
Experience: Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce; Indiana INTERNnet
Areas of Concentration: Political Action Committee (PAC), Business Regulation, Transportation, Fiscal Policy and Economic Growth
Jean Farison , Business Advocacy Manager
jfarison@indylink.com, 317-464-2243
Experience: Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce; St. Vincent Health government relations; Office of former Gov. Frank O'Bannon
Areas of Concentration: Transportation, Infrastructure, Diversity Council
Gustavo Escalante, Business Advocacy Manager
gescalante@indylink.com, 317-464-2254
Area of Concentration: Hispanic Business Council
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