Bridgeport Regional Business Council - Staff Directory

Mary Dean
Executive Director
Stratford Chamber of Commerce

dean@brbc.org
(203) 335-3800 ext.118

My primary focus is to assist our member businesses grow their business in Stratford. I work with the board of directors of the Stratford Chamber to execute our work plan which targets economic and business development. I work closely with Stratford's departments of economic development, planning and zoning and am fortunate to have many connections to the human service agencies in town.

delvecchio@brbc.org
(203) 335-03800 ext.109

As Executive Vice President, I am responsible for overseeing all chamber activities, events planning, communications vehicles, as well as operations and membership. I work with the rest of the staff and our President & CEO, Paul S. Timpanelli, to constantly strive to provide our members with the best events, communications, information, networking and opportunities.

As the Executive Director of the Trumbull Chamber of Commerce, I work with the Trumbull Chamber Board of Directors to focus on economic development in Trumbull and provide support to our member businesses. 

Lisa Labella
Director of Leadership and Member Services

labella@brbc.org
(203) 335-3800 ext.116

I serve as the Executive Director for the Leadership Greater Bridgeport program and the staff liaison for the Women's Leadership Council, Ambassadors and Business Referral Network. I also am responsible for general membership services, and assist the BRBC President & CEO, Paul S. Timpanelli, on Government Relations.

lindley@brbc.org
(203) 335-3800 ext.113

I’m Paul Timpanelli’s right-hand person. I’m the link between him and our members, especially the Board of Directors, and I help plan and coordinate meetings and events.

Erin McDonough
Communications Manager
Special Projects Manager

mcdonough@brbc.org
(203) 335-3800 ext.108

I work on many of the programs and initiatives that the BRBC promotes. From the BRBC wellness initiative to chamber trade shows, I help to ensure that we continue to provide valuable resources to our members and to the community.

As the Communications Manager, I am responsible for ensuring that our membership is well informed and provided with an assortment of opportunities to promote their business. We do this through a variety of vehicles, including weekly e-blasts, a full-scale Membership Directory, press releases and special publications like IMPACT. I am responsible for designing and providing all of the BRBC's promotional materials.

mercado@brbc.org
(203) 335-3800 ext.102

I keep the Business Council’s financial records in order. When a member has a question about his or her account, I work with him or her to resolve the issue quickly.

 Gail M. Solis
Executive Director
Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce
Events Manager

solis@brbc.org
(203) 335-3800 ext.102

While assisting the Bridgeport Chamber Board of Directors to promote Bridgeport as a safe, vibrant, attractive, and business-friendly city, my role is to help raise awareness of the Chamber's efforts through meaningful, impacting, and effective projects. Together we advocate for small business as we focus on economic development to achieve growth and prosperity. I work closely with the City Council, the NRZs, and City Administration in efforts to...move Bridgeport forward!

I am also responsible for organizing the many networking and educational events at the BRBC that add value to your membership.

timpanelli@brbc.org
(203) 335-3800 ext.115

I’m responsible for establishing, through the policy direction of the Board, the overall direction of the organization, its plan of work and the resource plan to implement that plan of work. Since our overall plan of work is concentrated on economic development in Bridgeport, I work closely with the public sector to help move that agenda forward.