Management and Staff

Chief Executive Officer

Phone:  709-351-0291  

E-Mail: rhonda@atlanticchamber.ca

Rhonda's mission is to help people succeed. Rhonda enjoys the challenge of wearing many different hats – Imperfect human being, wife, mother of two amazing kids, alumni of the Governor General's Canadian Leadership Conference, Chair - Member Value Committee ICD-NL,  Chair- School Council Roncalli Central Highschool, Mentor- Atlantic Study and Stay Program, Past Chair-Community Sector Council NL, Past President-Public Service Toastmasters Club, lobbyist, and motivational speaker. Eclectic in both her tastes and interests, she has been successful in a number of professional positions.

Success oriented herself, Rhonda is equally concerned with helping those around her achieve success in their lives by providing mentorship and guidance.

To this end, her best advice is to stay positive and have an “I CAN ATTITUDE”. Past President of Positive Thinkers Club, St. John’s Chapter, Rhonda truly believes that hard work and a positive attitude will change your world and get you where you want to go!

Talk to Rhonda about membership, strategy, good governance, vision, pain points, and investment.

Director of Operations

Phone: 902-698-0265  

E-Mail: tracy@atlanticchamber.ca

As our Director of Operations, Tracy has over 15 years of experience with the Atlantic Chamber and works closely with the team to achieve ACC’s objectives.

During her time with the chamber, she has developed strong relationships with stakeholders within the local and national network.

Talk to Tracy about Chamber member benefits, invoices, accreditation, bylaws, network connections.

Senior Manager, Policy 

Phone: 902-561-2118  

E-Mail: brandon@atlanticchamber.ca

With more than 7 years of multi-chamber and public sector experience, Brandon drives strategic policy initiatives for the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce and its 90 member Chambers across Atlantic Canada. Brandon is a graduate of Memorial University of Newfoundland’s M.A in Political Science program and has also completed a B.A (Hons) from Cape Breton University.

Contact Brandon about Policy, Government Relations, or Chamber Spaces.

Manager, Communications & PR 

Phone: 902-694-2210

Email: patti@atlanticchamber.ca

Patti joined the Chamber network 14 years ago as the ED of the Amherst & Area Chamber of Commerce and then moved to the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce as the Communications and PR Manager. During her time with both organizations, Patti worked hard to develop strong connections with Chambers throughout the Atlantic region and nationally.

Before joining the Chamber network, Patti worked as a Special Education Teacher in various locations throughout the Maritimes. Giving back to her community, Patti served several years as the Coordinator of the Nova Scotia Fibre Arts Festival and on the board of the Chignecto Housing Co-op. She has volunteered her time with many community organizations and events. 

Patti has two grown sons, Matt, who owns his business, and Jeremy, who works in health care. She has two grandsons who are her light, and she shares her home with two very spoiled golden doodles.

Talk to Patti about communications, social media, client relationships, and marketing. 

Manager, Market Entry Development Program

Email: exportready@atlanticchamber.ca

Carol Bartlett is a highly accomplished executive with over 20 years of experience in driving revenue growth and providing strategic guidance. As the Sales Strategist, and Revenue Growth Expert for Sales Teams at Fortune 1000 Companies in the oil and gas, mining, and renewables industries, Carol specializes in sales strategy, process optimization, and training. In her previous role as VP of Sales and Marketing for one of the largest privately-held companies in Eastern Canada, she managed an annual revenue of over $200 million.

Carol is the founder of The Leap Method Program, an innovative sales training company that empowers engineering managers and businesses with a repeatable sales process to ensure a consistent pipeline of revenue. This targeted training and personalized one-on-one coaching program helps teams achieve 25% revenue growth by leveraging proven sales techniques, maps, and visuals designed for analytical and strategic thinkers.

Carol is delighted to be partnered with the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce to facilitate the Market Entry Development Program, she believes this is a fast and efficient route to export for Atlantic Canadian companies at a highly discounted rate. If you are export ready - be sure to reach out to her!

In addition to her entrepreneurial ventures, Carol is a sought-after mentor and advisor, providing invaluable guidance to emerging leaders. She has spearheaded elite programs, including the highly acclaimed 150 Years Mentorship for engineering students, equipping them with the skills necessary to excel in their careers.

Mehrnoosh is a professional with a strong background in data documentation and archiving. With three years of experience in data management and research, she is responsible for updating and ensuring the accuracy of the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce's membership records. Her work supports the chamber's mission across Atlantic Canada.

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