The San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the newest additions to its Board of Directors. The annual Board Election held earlier this month confirmed three local leaders to help direct the Chamber over the next three years from October 2025 to September 2028. The newly-elected directors are: Jiro DeLoach, Frost Bank; Beth Gibbons, Tanger Outlets San Marcos; and Susanne Ritter, Gary Job Corps Center.
These three accomplished individuals bring a wide range of expertise and community insight to the Chamber. Each is committed to strengthening the local economy, fostering connections, and supporting a thriving business environment. As they step into their roles, the San Marcos Area Chamber is poised to embrace enhanced collaboration, and growth.
“We are excited to welcome these new directors to the Chamber’s leadership team,” said Page Michel, President & CEO of the San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce. “Their knowledge, passion, and dedication will help us continue advancing opportunities for Chamber members and the San Marcos business community.”
As of October 1st, the 2025–2026 Chamber Board of Directors will have new officers and include the following directors who are currently serving terms on the board:
Chair: Brooke Damron, The Damron Group Realtors
Past Chair: Cassidy Berenato, Tx Aviation Partners
Kevin Wolf, Cobb Fendley
Randy Bryan, tekRESCUE
Crystal Dixon, Edward Jones
Elizabeth Ehlers, Lower Colorado River Authority
Jo Anna Gilland, Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative
Eddie Glidewell, Comfy Air
John Hardy, Divided Sky Roofing & Solar
Joey Harkrider, Green Guy Recycling
Bob Honeycutt, CHRISTUS Health
Mike Kamerlander, Hays Caldwell Economic Development Partnership
Jose Lozano, Cude Engineers
Kristan Machado, KnD’s Boutique
Ashley Olson, Southern With A French Twist
Josh Paselk, Corridor Home & Commercial/Sagebrush Landscaping
The San Marcos Area Chamber was established in 1903 and remains dedicated to promoting local business success through advocacy, education, and networking. The Chamber’s efforts continue to strengthen the local economy and provide valuable resources to members.
Over 600 area businesses, nonprofits, educators and civic groups belong to the Chamber to receive a wide range of benefits, from marketing to network-building, leadership development and advocacy.
For more information about Chamber membership and events, visit SanMarcosTexas.com or contact the San Marcos Area Chamber at 512-393-5900 or chamber@sanmarcostexas.com.
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Full Bios of New Board Members
Jiro DeLoach – Frost Bank, Assistant Vice President
Jiro is an Assistant Vice President serving Frost customers in the San Marcos region. In his role, he is responsible for building business relationships in the community and introducing small clients and prospects to the full suite of products and services. In 2019, he started at Frost as an Associate Relationship Manager for the first two years, then served as a Relationship Banking Officer for the next two years, and he has held the role of Relationship Manager since October 2023. Jiro is a graduate of Texas State University and earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance. He is dedicated to his professional development and completed Credit training and was also previously a licensed real estate agent. Jiro also helps run a commercial real estate opportunities group in Hays County. Committed to being actively engaged in the community, Jiro is a proud board member of School Fuel San Marcos – a nonprofit that works to fight childhood hunger and provide weekend meals to students facing food insecurity in SMCISD. Outside of the public eye, Jiro is very active at his local church as a vessel to love and serve others. Jiro lives in San Marcos with his wife Courtney and daughter Elaina. San Marcos has been home to Jiro since 2014.
Beth Gibbons – Tanger Outlets San Marcos, General Manager
Beth is the General Manager of Tanger Outlets San Marcos, bringing over 15 years of leadership experience within the Tanger organization and nearly two decades in the hospitality and food & beverage industry. A native of Western New York, Beth grew up on a farm, which instilled a strong work ethic and hands-on approach that have shaped her career. She has successfully led teams and projects across four Tanger locations, driving operational excellence and multimillion-dollar initiatives. Beth holds an Associate’s Degree in Business Management from Empire State University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Liberty University. She is recognized for her strategic thinking, cost-saving innovations, and ability to build strong partnerships with tenants, vendors, and stakeholders. Her commitment to community is reflected in her volunteer work with Habitat for Humanity and her past service with Bridging the Gap Ministry. Now based in San Marcos, Beth enjoys spending time with her children and granddaughter in Fort Worth. She’s an avid gardener, reader, baker, and traveler, and shares her home with five cats.
Susanne Ritter – Gary Job Corps Center, Career and Technical Training Manager
Susanne grew up in San Marcos and graduated from San Marcos High School in 1996. She is married to Donnie Ritter and they have 5 sons, one daughter, and two granddaughters. Her hobbies include time with family, making memories, attending mass, and simply enjoying life. She has been serving the youth at Gary Job Corps Center for 26 years. Her experience in the Job Corps Program is in Career Transition Readiness, Career Transition Services, Business Engagement Liaison, and Career Technical Training Manager. Susanne is active in the community and is currently on the San Marcos Regional Airport Advisory Board. She has served as Past Chair of the Chamber’s Ambassadors Club. In 2017 she was honored with a Shining Stars Under 40 award. She has volunteered at nursing homes, for the Salvation Army Red Kettle Drive, and collecting donations for Hays County Food Bank, Hays-Caldwell Women’s Shelter and San Marcos Animal Shelter, among other organizations. Susanne is a continued member of the Community Relations Council for Gary Job Corps, which works with the San Marcos community to serve and build partnerships with the Center.