NEWS RELEASE

TO: All Local Media

FROM: Tawni Thomson, Executive Director, Bishop Chamber of Commerce

DATE: July 1, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Bishop Chamber of Commerce Announces 2026–2027 Board of Directors

The Bishop Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce its newly elected Board of Directors and officers for the 2026–2027 term following its annual board elections.

The Chamber’s leadership for the coming year includes:

President: Sarah Freundt

Vice President: Cheryl Underhill

Treasurer: Dustin DelGiudice

Past President: Robert Sharp

Board members serving alongside the officers are Luis Barrantes, Donna Bird, Jason Brown, Pravin Joshi, Corinna Korpi, Gary Gunsolley, John Marko, Jennifer Morrow, Terry Rawstern, Jessica Tex, and Debi Yerkes.

The Bishop Chamber of Commerce’s mission is simple and enduring: “We promote business, tourism and responsible recreation to benefit our community.”

As a locally based nonprofit organization, the Bishop Chamber of Commerce works to foster a strong, vibrant business community that supports local jobs and contributes to the economic well-being of the region. Through its year-round programs, events, and advocacy efforts, the Chamber helps strengthen the local economy while supporting the civic, cultural, and charitable organizations that make the community thrive. Oversight and strategic direction are provided by the Chamber’s dedicated volunteer Board of Directors.

“We are grateful for the commitment, experience, and insight our Board Members bring to the Chamber,” said Tawni Thomson, Executive Director of the Bishop Chamber of Commerce. “We’re fortunate to have such a dedicated group of community leaders representing a broad cross-section of our local business community, and we look forward to working together to continue supporting Bishop and the Eastern Sierra.”

For more information about the Bishop Chamber of Commerce and its programs, visit the Chamber office or contact Executive Director Tawni Thomson at (760)873-8405.