2025 Ambassadors
Our Ambassadors are volunteer members who promote and represent the organization in the business community. The primary responsibility of a Chamber Ambassador is to act as a liaison between the chamber and its members, as well as to serve as an advocate for local businesses.
Chamber Ambassadors attend networking events, ribbon cuttings, and other community events to represent the Chamber and its members. They welcome new members, help them get involved in Chamber activities, and make sure they are aware of the benefits of membership. Ambassadors also assist with membership retention efforts by reaching out to existing members and providing them with information about upcoming events and opportunities.
Chamber Ambassadors also serve as mentors to new business owners and entrepreneurs, provide referrals to other Chamber members, and help the Chamber recruit new members. Overall, their role is to support the mission of the Chamber of Commerce and to help promote the success of local businesses.
For more information on taking advantage of this opportunity, call the Chamber at (559) 784-7502 or e-mail info@portervillechamber.org
Blain Smothermon - Ambassador Chair
Burton School District
Socorro Gudino - Ambassador Co-Chair
J.J.M.I. Party Rentals
Debbie Collins
Tule River Economic Development Corporation
My name is Debbie Collins. I am the Human Resources Manager with Tule River Economic Development Corporation. My entire 40+ year career has been in the Human Resources field. I spent most of it in the Bay Area in staffing, manufacturing and semi-conductors.
We moved to the central coast in 2006 where I worked in various fields from Healthcare to Transportation and Data Management. When we relocated to the Central Valley in 2021, I was fortunate to experience a new opportunity with TREDC. I find working for a sovereign entity rewarding and challenging.
When I’m not working, I enjoy traveling, reading, playing with my cats, and being with my family.
Maggie Salazar
City of Porterville
Marla Moreno
River Walk Care Center
Melissa Franco
The Elite Team Powered by Keller Williams
Melissa Martinez
EECU
Richard Eckhoff
Sierra Trophies
Sabrina Breedlove
Tule River Economic Development Corporation
Sabrina Breedlove has worked in Real estate since June 2022, and is working her way up to being one of Porterville’s Top Producing Agents for Legacy Real Estate: The Elite Team! As part of The Elite Team, Sabrina has worked hard to grow and learn as much as possible and from some of the best realtors in the valley!
She has lived in Porterville, California all her life and is dedicated to her family. Once she was your local parts girl working with AutoZone, & O’Reilly off and on until 2016. She enjoys music, gardening, the outdoors, and animals. Within the Porterville Community, she enjoys coaching with the Junior Giants during the summer. This is a non-profit organization that provides kids who otherwise couldn’t, a chance to play ball! And Finally, when she’s not “net-working” or being a “lively mom” you can find her at your closest local open mic/&or/karaoke where she enjoys singing and listening to our local talent!