Maren Sandler

Vice President, Finance

Maren Sandler is a seasoned accountant with over eight years of professional experience. Originally from San Diego; Maren has been in Austin for the past 18 years. She received her undergraduate degree from Texas State University and n 2019, Maren attained the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation. Her influence extends beyond the balance sheets, contributing to the growth of the Austin Chamber and the Austin business community.

Sara Saldarriaga

Manager, Operations

Sara has over five years of business administration experience, and recently moved to Austin from Houston, Texas. As a graduate of the University of Texas at San Antonio, Sara has always loved the Hill Country and its surrounding areas and is excited to be a part of the growth of the region. Other than enjoying the company of her friends and family, Sara is a music enthusiast and loves spending her free time watching live performances or trying to find new artists to listen to.

Terri Bolin

Manager, Lobby Operations

For the last 36 years, Terri has worked at the Austin Chamber of Commerce as the first point of contact in the Front Lobby. There never really has been a dull moment. Terri loves the City of Austin and is so proud to be here to represent the Austin Chamber in all our successes and challenges. She is a native Texan born and raised, and always has been an avid University of Texas Longhorn Fan. Terri loves college sports. Her off time is spent with Family, Grandchildren, Friends, and my Australian Shepherd, just trying to keep up with their busy schedules and enjoy time with them all. She has always heard that if you have a job, you love it will never feel like work, and she is living proof of that.

Travis Krogman

Vice President, State & Federal Government Relations

Travis Krogman serves as Vice President of State & Federal Government Relations, where he leads the Austin Chamber’s advocacy and engagement efforts at the state and national levels. A veteran of Capitol Hill, Travis spent 10 years working in the United States Congress where he served as Deputy Chief of Staff to Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) and as a policy advisor to Congressman Al Green (TX-09). Travis lives in the Hill Country with his wife and two kids and enjoys golfing, playing baseball and coaching his son’s tee-ball team.

Eric Hale

Manager, Education & Workforce Policy

Eric joins the Chamber after serving as a Policy Advisor in the Texas House of Representatives last session, which was followed by a Fellowship with the House Education and Workforce Committee (U.S. Congress) as part of his Masters of Education Degree at U.T. Austin. Prior to these policy roles, Eric was a teacher in Chapel Hill, NC where he excelled as an educator and was recognized for being among the top 20% of reading teachers for student growth in North Carolina.

Taylor Nkollo

Manager, Government Relations

Taylor serves as the Manager of Government Relations focusing on local policy and helping advance advocacy efforts at the city and county levels. Taylor joins the Chamber after serving as Director of Government Affairs for Smart City Policy Group, and several Law Clerkships at firms in Austin & Dallas. Taylor graduated with her J.D. from SMU Dedman School of Law and received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Oklahoma. Prior to law school, Taylor worked on Capitol Hill for the late Congressman John Lewis (GA-05). In her free time, she enjoys competing in pageants and spending time with her dogs.

Britney Box-Hartle

Vice President, Corporate Engagement

As a native Austinite, Britney has seen the progression of her beloved city over the years. She ventured to the University of Houston for undergrad, and Roosevelt University for graduate school honing her skills in Corporate Communication and Marketing. She is powered by community, family, and faith and best found thriving on a weekend at the Domain or on a trail walk with her husband and dogs.

Adison Heyne

Vice President, Membership

Adison is an accomplished and seasoned sales professional with experience in the fields of Hospitality, Recreation, and the Non-Profit sector. She has a passion for building meaningful connections and understands the importance of creating value for our members. Prior to joining the Austin Chamber she lived in Miami, FL where she worked for the Greater Miami and the Beaches Hotel Association. When Adison isn’t engaging with the greater Austin business community she enjoys exploring Texas Hill Country, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends.

Karen Cole

Manager, Customer Success

Karen has lived in Austin since 1994 and has a passion for the Austin community. She has many years of experience in customer service, most recently working at Green Mountain Energy Company and National Trial Law here in Austin. Karen transferred from working for Opportunity Austin to Customer Service Manager for the Austin Chamber of Commerce Membership team. She loves working with Austin Chamber members on account support and being out in the community to celebrate the many ribbon-cuttings happening throughout the year. On her free time, Karen enjoys time with friends and hiking with her two dogs Jackie and Hans. Karen is an east Austin resident and likes to brag about the authentic food that can be found in east Austin.

Jenna Rodarte

Manager, Customer Success

Jenna is a native Austinite with a passion for her community. She attended the University of North Texas and studied Public Relations and Leadership in the Community and Nonprofits. Since beginning her career, she has focused on community engagement, DEI work, and relationship building at several Austin organizations over the last 8 years including Thinkery, AGE of Central Texas, and Creative Action. Jenna is enthusiastic about engaging and supporting the members of the Austin Chamber and is committed to helping the local business community thrive.

Lauren Wright

Manager, Customer Success

Lauren is a native South Texan and proud member of the Texas Aggie Class of ’05. Lauren moved to Austin in 2013 and prior to joining the Austin Chamber, spent 17 years in the hospitality industry in Houston and Austin. Lauren is passionate about delivering top-notch customer service to our valued members and supporting the Austin business community. Having worked in the catering industry for many years, Lauren is a food enthusiast and enjoys exploring the ATX food scene. Lauren loves spending time with her family, friends and weekend trail dates with her beloved golden retriever, Cooper.

Katie Hudson

Membership Sales Representative

Katie brings over a decade of sales experience from a diverse range of fields, with significant accomplishments working at early-stage startups in Austin. Her roles have included individual contributor, manager, trainer, and hr. Katie grew up in San Antonio and graduated with her BA in Sociology from UTSA. When she is not helping businesses connect and build, she can be found out and about with her two daughters. Her hobbies include cooking, singing, crochet, and board games.

Diego Cura

Membership Sales Representative

Diego is a graduate from The University of Texas at Austin where he studied Government & Mandarin Chinese. During his time at UT, Diego interned with the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, City Council, and Mayor's Office. Diego is eager to develop new relationships within the Austin business community and to connect businesses with local resources. When Diego is not engaging with the Chamber, he is usually producing and writing music, or creating visual art.

Gabrielle Rodriguez

Vice President, Marketing

Gabrielle brings 8 years of marketing experience, with six of those years focused on the non-profit sector. As a Louisiana native, Gabrielle has an extensive background, having worked in marketing roles at the National City Chamber of Commerce, as well as in media positions within various non-profit organizations. Outside of her professional life, she enjoys spending time with family and friends and finds great joy in traveling and photography.

Tammi Schuller

Director, Business Development

Through Tammi’s years of experience in membership-driven organizations, she brings to the Chamber a talent for managing client relationships and engaging new business. Tammi graduated Magna Cum Laude from The University of Texas El Paso with a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations. She is a member of The Junior League of Austin and 2024 Leadership Austin Emerge Class. With a fiancé and dogs at home, Tammi spends her leisurely time running the Austin trails and crafting her culinary skills.

Shannon Hartigan Contreras

Director, Communications

Shannon has lived in Austin since 2012, and graduated with a degree in Communications from Pepperdine University. She started her career in Los Angeles, where she managed communications, marketing, and events for companies including In Style Magazine and the talent agency WME. Since moving to Austin, Shannon has held leadership roles local nonprofits St. David’s Foundation and CASA of Travis County. Shannon is passionate about supporting the Austin community and is a graduate of Leadership Austin's Emerge Program and a Court-Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for children in the foster care system.

Alberto Gonzalez

Manager, Events

Alberto has lived in Austin since 2006 and has Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art. He has over 14 years of experience managing administrative operations and events, and has worked for local organizations including University of Texas at Austin and, most recently, Foundation Communities. While at Foundation Communities, he has taken active roles in their employee appreciation committee and held a leadership role in their DEI Committee. In his free time, Alberto enjoys attending concerts around the many music venues around Austin, exploring the trails throughout Austin, attending art shows, and supporting local vendor markets such as the Little Gay Shop and Las Ofrendas.