Courtesy of Saratoga Chamber of Commerce
Randy Metevier, director of sales, business development and marketing for Dynamic Systems Inc., has been elected the 2025 Chair of the Board of Directors of the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce. Metevier assumed this role on January 1, 2025, after Chad Kiesow of Stewart’s Shops completed his one-year term as Chair of the Board and now becomes the Immediate Past Chair.
“I am grateful and excited for the opportunity to lead the Saratoga County Chamber’s Board of Directors in 2025, and I have every confidence that this will be a successful year for our community, our small businesses, and our Chamber,” Metevier said. “We will focus on improving our understanding of what our Chamber members value and continuing to work diligently to deliver that value. In addition, there are some exciting initiatives we have on the horizon planned, including the relaunch of the Saratoga County Institute of Management (SCIM), an innovative program designed to enable and empower our area’s leadership. Additionally, in March the Chamber will present the first-ever Saratoga Big E Consumer Showcase featuring the latest in energy-efficient products and services. And, of course, we are all looking forward to welcoming the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival back to Saratoga this June with another incredible Belmont on Broadway celebration.”
The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce’s Board has a total of nearly 30 volunteer members. The Chair Elect is Melissa Johnson of Target Distribution, who will become the Chair of the Board in 2026. The 2025 Vice Chair of the Chamber’s Board of Directors is Nil Ghoshal of Polyset and the 2025 Treasurer and Secretary is Dan Graham of SM2 Development.
New members include Leslie Coleman-Smith of Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Elizabeth Stauderman of Skidmore College and Kim Tribley of Coffee Planet. Jon Hitchcock of WNYT and Lisa Vollendorf of Empire State University are both serving one-year appointments.
Additional members serving on the board in 2025 include Heath Ames of Cantina; Tom Bellhouse of West Point Thoroughbreds; Michael Billok of Bond, Schoeneck & King; Sue Commanda of Hudson River Community Credit Union; Matt Cudemo of Saratoga Casino Hotel; Maggie Fronk of Wellspring; Alexandra Gutelius of Clifton Park Halfmoon Library; Eric Hennessey of UHY Advisors; Dennis Kiingati of Hamlet & Ghost; Chris Lyons of AIM Services; Michael O’Connell of Adirondack Trust Company; David Rosenberg of Brix Wine & and Liquor; Bob Serafini of Quick Response; Terri Stripling of Ten80 Education, Inc.; Najja Thompson of New York Thoroughbred Breeders, Inc.; Jill VanKuren of Saratoga Hospital; Melissa Ward of New Ward Development; and Andy Wise of Arrow Bank.
The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce has an annual budget of approximately $1.8 million and employs seven full-time staff members. The mission of the Chamber is to help local organizations and communities across Saratoga County succeed, grow, and thrive.