Officers and Directors
National Sales Director, Recycling Division, Exide Technologies. Mr. Saldana has been a member of the board of directors since 1996, and was formerly the Vice President of Membership. He currently serves on the Executive Committee as Vice President of Government Affairs, as well as Chairman of the Chamber’s Government Affairs Committee. Mr. Saldana also donates his time and serves on a variety of community-based organizations throughout the greater southeast Los Angeles area that service our communities.
Senior Vice President & CFO, AMVAC Chemical Corporation. Mr. Barry has been a member of the board of directors since 1988, and has served two terms as Chamber Board President. He currently serves on the Executive Committee as Vice President of Operations and Finance. In 2008, he was bestowed with the Chamber’s Loren Van Tuyl Award for his commitment to working for the betterment of our business community.
Corporate Secretary, Commerce Casino. Ms. Payne has been a member of the board of directors since 1997, and has served two terms as Chamber Board President from 2000 to 2001. She currently serves on the Executive Committee as Vice President of Community Relations. She is also very active with the Chamber’s signature events and assists with the annual golf tournament, installation dinner and women in business events. In 2007, Ms. Payne was named the Chamber’s Business Women of the Year.
Executive Director, Commerce Industrial Council. Mr. Tafoya oversees all day-to-day operational and programmatic aspects of the Chamber. Prior to joining the Commerce Industrial Council in October 2006, he worked for U.S. Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) where he served as a field deputy and represented the City of Commerce. In his duties, he oversaw legislative initiatives, developed recommendations and strategies for federal funding and policy, and advised on major transportation improvement projects within the district. Since joining the Chamber, he has worked tirelessly to advocate for community-friendly business policies, helped create the Mayor’s Business Relations Committee, built consensus and improved relations at city hall so its membership can prosper.
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