Team Members

Meet  Our  Team

Our team is dedicated to supporting you as a member of the Peoria Chamber of Commerce! We look forward to any opportunity to connect with you to learn more about your business and provide resources that will help in your success and the growth of our local community.

Rhonda  Carlson

President & CEO

Rhonda was hired in June of 2022 to support the Chamber as its new President & CEO. She has spent over 15 years in operational, account management, and development roles within the nonprofit industry, most recently serving as Executive Director for Arizona Disabled Sports. Rhonda holds a bachelor's degree in English from The Ohio State University and a Master's Degree in Public Administration with a focus in nonprofit management from Cleveland State University. As a collaborator and public servant at heart, she looks forward to building resources and opportunities that will best serve the Peoria and West Valley business community. Rhonda moved to Arizona from Cleveland, Ohio in June of 2018 and as a Peoria resident values the opportunity to serve her community as CEO of the Chamber. Rhonda enjoys attending concerts, playing sports with her boys, and enjoying the many outdoor activities that Arizona has to offer!

Ruben Arangure

Business Development Manager


Ruben joined the Peoria Chamber in January of 2024 to help grow the Chamber and provide more opportunities for connection and growth for our members. After graduating from Grand Canyon University in 2017 with a degree in Counseling, he began his career in the non-profit sector, building partnerships and bridging the gap between community services, organizations, and community members that need them. Ruben most recently spent the last several years back at GCU building strategic partnerships between the university and businesses locally and nationally. He is thrilled to be able to bring his knowledge of building impactful relationships and bringing diverse businesses to the Peoria Chamber. When he is not working, you can usually find him hiking local trails, baking sourdough bread, or working on his own 3D printing small business, with his wife, Megan, and two energetic dogs, Miska and Wiley.


Veronica Christiansen

Member Services Specialist


We are excited to announce that Veronica Christiansen will be rejoining our Chamber Team as our new Member Services Specialist. Veronica previously served in the role of Event Coordinator for the Chamber and is excited for this new opportunity to support our members. Her first day will be Monday, March 6th. Her exceptional customer service skills and ability to connect with members are highly valued and we look forward to the contributions she will make in helping grow our Chamber. Please join us in welcoming her to the team.

Jason Bressler

Business Development Specialist


We are excited to announce that Jason Bressler has joined our Chamber Team as our new Business Development Specialist. Jason is a dedicated advocate for business and strong supporter of various community needs, including areas that support Veterans, Children and Animals. He is often seen throughout the community helping businesses make connections that will help in their growth. Please join us in welcoming him to the team.

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