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
Amanda Yan
Hergesheimer's Donut Factory
Anetta Price
Porterville Sheltered Workshop
Anthony Caliguiri
Sequoia Merchant Solutions
Araceli Espinoza
CASA of Tulare County
Brenda Diaz
Tulare County Federal Credit Union PHS Branch
Cindy Dogali
All California Title & Escrow
My name is Cindy Dogali, I am the escrow manager at All California Title and Escrow with over 30 years of experience, helping thousands of customers to fulfill their dream of being a home owner. Porterville has been my home town since 1973 after moving here from Oakland with my grandparents.
By focusing on customer service and utilizing my years of experience, it makes me proud to have strived in this industry for so many years. With the support of my family, friends and the amazing community we live in.
When not working hard to close escrow's I enjoy spending time with my grandson, son, friends and my horses. I love to also compete in barrel racing as well as ranch sorting and just being outside.
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.
Lisa Clausen
Legacy Real Estate
A proud native of Porterville and PHS graduate, Lisa has dedicated over a decade to serving her community through her work in Emergency Services and Mental Health Crisis intervention. After attending Fresno City College for Paramedic training, she spent 10+ years providing critical care and 2 years supporting individuals during moments of crisis.
Her leadership extends beyond her career—she previously served on the California Steering Committee for Concerned Women of America, where she traveled across California for speaking events, led seminars on legislative processes and lobbying, guided groups at the Capitol, and even testified at committee hearings.
This year, she made a bold career pivot to focus on her passions: designing, event planning, and community involvement. Currently, she serves as the Success Coordinator at Legacy Real Estate, a role she’s held since February.
Outside of work, Lisa enjoys spending time with her two daughters, ages 19 and 22. Driven by her love for creativity and connection, she’s excited to make an even bigger impact within her community.
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!
Terri Lee Guthrie
RMW Loans
I aim to be the lender of choice for Real estate professionals in all our marketplaces. My strong foundation of 23 years in Real estate sales, with 54 years combined experience with my team members and strategic approach will allow me to provide the most innovative Mortgage programs available, designed to minimize speed bumps from contract to close. This streamlined process positively impacts my team members, partners and communities by helping people define and achieve their personal visions for success and making “Dreams come True” We are in the business of closing loans!!!!