West Orange County, FL | December 16, 2021 – The West Orange Chamber of Commerce (WOCC) installed its 2021 Chairwoman at the “2020 It’s a Wrap” event, hosted by City of Ocoee on December 11 at the Ocoee Lakeshore Center. Deborah Rios-Barnes, Market Development Manager at CenturyLink and 2020 WOCC Chairwoman, passed the gavel to Camille Evans, Partner of Virtus Law, officially signaling the beginning of her term as 2021 Chairwoman.

Barnes will remain on the executive committee as Immediate Past President, and will serve on the board of the West Orange Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Chamber. She and newly installed Chairwoman Evans will be joined on the executive committee and Foundation board by J.T. McWalters of Orlando Magic– Chairman-Elect, Dr. Kim Hardy of UCF, and Paul McNamara of Reed Nissan. 

“I am excited about the opportunity my new role brings as Chairwoman for 2021.  I know that the Chamber leadership and team will continue to provide the best service and keep facilitating opportunities for our members and the West Orange Business community will thrive. “stated Camille Evans.

The Chamber also took time to recognize its departing board members for their service and dedication: Joe Alarie of Alarie Design, Jennifer Talbot of Winter Garden Senior Home Care, Scott Boyd of McKinnon Corp, and Randy June with June Engineering.  In addition, the Chamber welcomed four new board members: Derek Bruce with Gunster Law, Iliana Jones with Empire Finish Systems, Cliff Marvin of CareerSource Central Florida and Orange County Commissioner District 2 Christine Moore.  

About West Orange Chamber of Commerce

Founded in 1972, the West Orange Chamber of Commerce (WOCC) serves as the leading business advocate in Central Florida by building partnerships, promoting economic growth in the community, and facilitating opportunities for its 1,100 member businesses. In 2009, 2012, and 2015, the WOCC received the prestigious State of Florida’s Chamber of the Year award.