About our team

The Lake Almanor Area Chamber of Commerce is a 501c6 corporation serving the business and community needs of Lake Almanor since the 1950’s. The primary objectives of the Chamber are: 1) To serve the general public and the members of the area business community through planned educational programs and services that have social and recreational potential for development of the Chamber’s Lake Almanor Basin service area. 2) To inform the general public about the residential, recreational and economic advantages of the area as a place to live, work, visit and invest, and 3) To be a collaborative partner in matters of regional planning, economic development, civic enterprise, education and cultural enrichment of the area served.  

The Almanor  Foundation (TAF) is a 501c3 corporation founded in 2020 . The mission of TAF is to be the catalyst that inspires ideas, sparks action and connects members of the community with funding and resources for growth, and an equitable, healthy, and rewarding quality of life for the greater community.  The Foundation actively seeks, supports and creates opportunities in order to fulfill this mission and vision. 

President, Lake  Almanor Area Chamber of Commerce

Susan  and her husband Tim O'Brien own five Coldwell Banker offices in Plumas County.  She also owns a successful bookstore in Chester, opened in 2003.  Susan has served as president of the Lake Almanor Area Chamber of Commerce since 2019.  She worked for 8 years on the volunteer team to develop  and fund  the Feather River Tourism Association and is now serving as vice-chair of the board.  Susan is also  a founding director of The Almanor Foundation.   Susan's work on the development team will focus on  funding ,  grant writing and  public/private partnerships.

Sansone +,  Public Relations

Katherine is the principal of SANSONE+, a public relations firm she started in 1986 in the Bay Area.  She has donated her skills and talent to such organizations as Rotary Club of San Leandro, San Francisco Child Abuse Council, Girl’s Inc., Junior Achievement and Lincoln Child Center Foundation.  Katherine serves as Vice Chair to the Lake Almanor Community Foundation.  And was a founding director of The Almanor Foundation when she stepped down in order to direct pubic relations for the organization. Katherine's work on the development team will focus on public relations and marketing.

 Seneca Healthcare District

Chelssa's diverse background makes her uniquely suited to guide the development of our Plaza.  Chelssa has a degree in construction management and over 15 years of experience working  as an event coordinator and planner.  For 2 years she served as the Exeutive Director of the Lake Almanor Area Chamber.  Her current work with Seneca Health District involves marketing and communications as well as planning director of the new hospital build.  Chelssa's work on the development team will focus on project management and event and acitivity planning.

Sherrie Thrall, Plumas County Supervisor
Kevin Trutna, President Feather River College
Greg Olah, Olah Construction
Tracey Smith, Plumas Bank
Rachelle Labosky, Sage Creek Insurance
Dan Blair, PG&E Government Liaison
Susan Espana, Almanor Parks & Recreation
Moorea Stout, The Almanor Foundation
Tracey Ferguson, Plumas County Planning Director
Ryan Newell, Ayoobs, Intermountain Hardware