Alpine County Chamber of Commerce Board Members & Staff

Aaron Johnson - Board President Bear Valley

Aaron is the General Manager of Bear Valley Adventure Co. in Bear Valley. He is very active in the Bear Valley community and has been a long time supporter of the Chamber.

Current term: October 2023 - December 2025

Carol Hannagan - Board Vice President

Elizabeth is a proud mother of three adult children, a grandmother of two grandsons, and moved to Markleeville in December 2019.  Furthermore, she is a member of the California State Bar and practices under her maiden name Elizabeth C. Sears. To family and friends, she is known as Lisa.  Lastly, she has more than fifteen years of litigation experience.  

Current term: January 2023 - December 2024

Elizabeth Sears - Board Member

Elizabeth is a proud mother of three adult children, a grandmother of two grandsons, and moved to Markleeville in December 2019.  Furthermore, she is a member of the California State Bar and practices under her maiden name Elizabeth C. Sears. To family and friends, she is known as Lisa.  Lastly, she has more than fifteen years of litigation experience.  

Current term: January 2023 -Dec. 2023

Nicolette Anderson - Board Member

Nicolette Anderson is the proud owner of Raptor Pest Control and a dedicated member of the Alpine County Chamber of Commerce board. A resident of Markleeville since 2021, Nicolette brings a wealth of passion and community spirit to her role. Nicolette is committed to contributing to its growth and prosperity. Having witnessed the challenges and triumphs of the community, including wildfires, floods, and acts of solidarity, Nicolette is inspired by the unwavering bond among residents. She looks forward to leveraging her expertise and enthusiasm to support the chamber's initiatives and foster a thriving future for Alpine County. With a calendar full of exciting events on the horizon, Nicolette is eager to play her part in cultivating a vibrant and resilient community.

Current Term January 2024- Dec 2025

Patrick is the Owner/Operator of 7800 Bar and Grill in Kirkwood. Patrick joined the Chamber Board of Directors in 2019 and provides key representation of business insights in the Kirkwood community.  

Current term: October 2023 - December 2025.

Meghan has over 20 years of experience in accounting and bookkeeping roles. She was raised in the Santa Cruz Mountains and is a small-town girl at heart. She started in the Sierra's bookkeeping at Silver Lake/Kirkwood in 2016 and hasn’t left. Meghan is a proud mama to a tenacious teen. And her love of nature extends from the ocean to the mountains, butterflies to bears.      

Alpine County Chamber of Commerce Contact Information

Phone: (530) 694-2475  

Email: info@alpinecounty.com 

Patrick Sarni - Board Secretary/Treasurer Kirkwood

Meghan Wolff - Executive Director

Jim- Visitor Center Guide

Graham- Visitor Center Guide