Adirondack Chamber Blog

The Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce (ARCC) is pleased to welcome two new staff members, Donna Smaldone, director of marketing and communications and Carrie Sullivan, director of finance and administration.

“Both Donna and Carrie bring a wealth of chamber experience and were hired to help advance ARCC’s mission to serve our members and the community,” remarked ARCC President and CEO Peter Aust. “After an active and thorough search, I am confident we’ve hired the best of the best in experience, professionalism and integrity. The board and staff are delighted to welcome Donna and Carrie to the team.”


With 25 years’ experience in public relations and marketing, Smaldone leads the Chamber's broad-based communications efforts to ensure the business community's interests are represented and understood. Most recently with readMedia, Inc. in Albany, New York, Smaldone’s prior work experience includes the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and the Downtown Norfolk Council and Downtown Norfolk Business Improvement District (BID) in Norfolk, Virginia. An active community volunteer, Smaldone currently serves as treasurer for the Board of Directors, Warren County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) and on the music team at Christ Church United Methodist, Glens Falls.


Sullivan brings more than 30 years’ experience in administration and business finance. She directs the Chamber’s financials and is responsible for day to day office management, including serving as the president’s assistant. Sullivan comes to ARCC from the Chamber of Southern Saratoga County in Clifton Park, New York where she held the same title. Prior work experience includes owning her own financial management business and serving as a consultant for the Greater Wasilla Chamber of Commerce in Wasilla, Alaska. Sullivan volunteers as an advocate for the newly formed not-for-profit, I Am I Can.