Greater Glendale Chamber ­Re-elects Board, Focuses On ­Continued Growth At Annual ­Meeting

Mark Smiley • May 12, 2026

Greater Glendale Chamber ­Re-elects Board, Focuses On ­Continued Growth At Annual ­Meeting

Chamber Board of Directors

The Greater Glendale Chamber of Commerce held its Annual Meeting on April 14, 2026, at the Bull & Bush Brewery, bringing together local business leaders, members, and community stakeholders for an evening of networking and organizational updates.

A key highlight of the meeting was the unanimous reelection of all nine members of the Chamber’s Board of Directors, signaling strong confidence in the group’s current leadership and direction. Chamber officials said the continuity will help maintain momentum on ongoing initiatives aimed at supporting local businesses and strengthening the Glendale economy.

Attendees gathered in the relaxed setting of the Bull & Bush Brewery to connect with fellow members, share ideas, and discuss opportunities for collaboration in the year ahead. The event provided a valuable forum for both longtime members and newcomers to build relationships and engage with the Chamber’s work.

While formal business was conducted, much of the evening focused on fostering connections within Glendale’s business community, a core mission of the Chamber.

With its leadership team reaffirmed, the Greater Glendale Chamber of Commerce is poised to continue its efforts to promote economic development, advocate for local businesses, and enhance community engagement throughout 2026.



The Chamber Board of Directors were re-elected by the Chamber’s members at the Annual Meeting held on April 14, 2026, at the Bull & Bush Brewery. From left to right, Barret O’Brien, O’Brien Rugby; Jeff Allen, COO of the Glendale Chamber; David Peterson, Bull & Bush Brewery; Deborah Dunafon, Shotgun Willie’s; Mike Dunafon, Mayor of Glendale; Mark Smiley, Glendale Cherry Creek Chronicle; Barb Wyatt, Butler Rents; Chuck Bonniwell, Glendale Cherry Creek Chronicle; and Storm Gloor, Mayor Pro-Tem of Glendale.


From left to right: Veronica Marvin, Glendale City Clerk; Kieran Nelson, Director of Infinity Park Operations; Barret O’Brien of O’Brien Rugby; Barb Wyatt of Butler Rents; and Storm Gloor, Mayor Pro-Tem of Glendale, come together at the Bull & Bush Brewery for the Greater Glendale Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting, celebrating community connections and local leadership.


Demetrios Tzortzis, Tzortzis Capital (left); Chelsea Hughes; Dr. Joseph Vear, True Form Chiropractic, connect and enjoy the evening at the Bull & Bush Brewery during the Greater Glendale Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting on April 14.


Josh Bertrand, Deputy City Manager for the City of Glendale (left), and David Peterson, owner of Bull & Bush Brewery, ­connect during the Greater ­Glendale Chamber of Commerce ­Annual Meeting.


Jennifer ­LaGraff, Executive ­Director of Four Mile ­Historic Park, and Jeff ­Allen, COO of the ­Greater ­Glendale ­Chamber of Commerce, share a smile while ­connecting with fellow ­members on April 14 at the Bull & Bush Brewery.

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