Santee Chamber Weekly Update 02JAN25

Hello Santee!

Reflecting on 2024, I am filled with gratitude for the many hands and hearts that made this year such a prosperous one for our Chamber and community. To our dedicated volunteers, whose selfless efforts brought our events and initiatives to life; to our passionate Board of Directors, whose vision and leadership steered us forward; to our hardworking staff, whose commitment ensured every detail was executed flawlessly; and, of course, to our valued Chamber members, whose support and engagement continue to be the backbone of everything we do—thank you. 

We are welcoming four Directors to our Board in 2025: Eddie Vandiver of Sportsplex USA (welcome back – Past Chair of 2014!), Corey Kading of Santee Lakes, Joel Cruz of SoCal Truck Accessories & Equipment and Shaylin Fagerwold of EDMC – welcome aboard! We are looking forward to starting 2025 with so much talent joining our team. However, we are also saying goodbye to two board members who have completed their terms and who each provided monumental support, guidance and development during their chamber tenure: Darcy Fagerwold of Expressions Dance & Movement Center and Melissa Dombo of Raceway Electric & Solar. Their countless hours of dedication to the betterment of our organization proved invaluable and I don’t take an ounce of it for granted. Together, we’ve strengthened our businesses, fostered meaningful connections, and created opportunities that will shape Santee’s bright future for years to come.