Cahall, Saks join Chamber of Commerce board

During the past year, the Maricopa Chamber of Commerce had no turnover on its board of directors.

That fact, announced by board Chairman Mike Richey of Ace Hardware, drew an enthusiastic round of applause from members during Thursday’s chamber breakfast.

Hinting at a fractious past, Richey cited the board’s stability over the past year and a half, calling it a great transition with CEO Marla Lewis.

“We have nowhere to go but up,” said board member Tena Dugan, owner of Mel’s Napa Auto.

The election to the board of Adam Saks, general manager of UltraStar Multi-tainment Center, and American Family Insurance agent Chris Cahall was also announced at the gathering in the Harrah’s Ak-Chin ballroom.

“I’m looking forward to meeting and working with the board,” Cahall said. He said he wants to bring business “toward a more prosperous future and grow everyone’s businesses as well.”

“I’m thrilled, honored,” Saks said, adding he had been watching the growth and development of the chamber for three years.

 “2015 is the year of Star Wars, so it will be nothing but fun,” he said.