RANDY MARTINSEN

A successful background in sales, marketing and communications for a broad range of industries gives Katherine the unique ability to meet the diverse needs of Napa Chamber members. She enjoys the challenge of customizing benefits to provide solutions and working with the Napa Chamber team to help create a strong local economy. Katherine will graduate from the acclaimed W.A.C.E. Academy program and receive her Accredited Chamber Executive (ACE) credentials in February. She also writes a bi-weekly business column for the Napa Valley Register called "Gaining Traction."

Katherine serves on the governing committee of the Napa Tourism Improvement District, is the communications chair for the San Francisco | Napa Valley regional committee of the Great Wine Capitals Global Network, is a Leadership Napa Valley Class 21 alumni, and serves on the board of Family Service of Napa Valley. Additionally, Katherine is a professional coach, certified branding strategist, social media consultant, graphic artist and fine art photographer. 

Cathy Lavaroni Hall joined the Napa Chamber in June of 2011 and brings a sharp focus in business development to the table. A career professional, Cathy also brings a great depth of knowledge to her position and is excited to work with the Napa Chamber team. “In my previous positions I have interfaced with many of the Bay Area’s Chambers of Commerce and in every case when the Napa Chamber is mentioned people sit up and take notice. I am thrilled to be here.” Most recently Cathy was the Business Development Officer for Redwood Credit Union in Novato and has an extensive background in newspaper publishing and banking business practices. Cathy attained her double major BA in Psychology and Sociology from the Dominican University in San Rafael, CA.

Lynn brings with her almost 30 years of excellent customer service experience through years of engaging with customers via telephone and written communication regarding complex issues. As Executive Assistant, she is responsible for setting up all of the Napa Chamber events, assisting with the Napa Chamber Foundation, monthly reports, processing accounts' receivables, payables and deposits, reviewing/approving community events and job postings, and supporting the entire staff in many capacities.

Paula joined the Napa Chamber of Commerce staff in the spring of 2002. She is the friendly and knowledgeable person at the front desk and is the first person to address telephone inquiries about the Napa Chamber of Commerce and the Napa Valley. She has become a specialist regarding Certificate of Origins, and also the person to contact to schedule Napa Valley SCORE appointments. Paula is a third generation Napa native and has a wide range of work experience including the hospitality, construction and entrepreneurial fields.

Christine brings years of excellent customer service to the Chamber cultivated while flying internationally as a flight attendant with a major airline, working in film/TV production, supporting design firm offices, and having graced dining establishments in California & Hawaii. As Administrative Assistant, she is primarily responsible for inputting membership information & changes into the member database for both the online and printed yearly City Guide Directories, assisting in accounting procedures, helping the Membership Services team with appointments for prospective new members, maintaining E-Sheet reservations, organizing front office display racks and informational packages, answering phones and assisting the office staff in various ways. When not diligently working at the Chamber she focuses on her artwork. 

Angelica Mancuso joined the Napa Chamber team in March of 2011. Her primary role is Marketing Coordinator where she applies her talents towards creating design layouts, communications strategy and event photography in support of the Chamber goals of creating a strong local economy. Angie brings a strong background in design fulfillment and photography as well as creative and technical writing from her previous experience with Balzac Communications and Kreysler & Associates. Angelica holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Advertising and Marketing Communications from Webster University in St. Louis, Missouri and is well versed in social media, web and print design and marketing. Angie also volunteers as the Marketing Specialist on the Napa 9/11 Memorial coalition.