CHAMBER COUNCIL 2019 - 2020
The Chamber Council is made up of up to 17 members elected each year at the Chamber AGM. They represent a wide range of businesses and also include members from the large employes, education establishments and financial institutions.
Jimmy Stafford
President
Jimmy is Operations Manager with Bank of Ireland for the Donegal Region.
Jimmy joined the Chamber Council in 2016 and as well as being President he plays an active role in promoting Letterkenny Chamber on social media.
Leonard Watson
Past President
Leonard owns Watson Menswear located on Main Street, Letterkenny.
Leonard been a member of the Chamber Council for eight years
He served as President in 2018 & 2019.
Eoghan Walsh
Treasurer
Eoghan Heads up the Business Banking Team for AIB in Co Donegal.
Eoghan joined the Chamber Council in 2018.
He is currently serving as Treasurer and is on the Chamber Executive Committee
Michael Margey
Vice President
Michael is Head of the Business School at LYIT.
He is a member of the Infrastructure Committee and the Communications Committee.
Gerard McCormick
Secretary
Gerard is the owner of Magees Pharmacy located on Main Street Letterkenny.
Gerard served as President of the Chamber in 2017.
He is a member of the ShopLK Committee and the Infrastructure Committee.
Clare McNickle
Clare owns Clare Clothing, a ladies boutique.
Clare has been a member of the Chamber Council for eight years.
She is a current member of the Infrastructure Sub Committee and St.Patrick’s Day Parade Committee
Annette Houston
Annette is MD of FM Group. She is an experienced leader with a demonstrated history of working in the facilities services industry.
Annette joined Letterkenny Chamber Council in 2019 and heads up Letterkenny Chamber Strategy Growth Sub Committee
Patricia Hill
Patricia owns Stateside American Restaurant in Letterkenny serving American Style Food.
Patricia has been on the Chamber Council for 5 years.
She is a member of the Infrastructure Committee and is playing a leading role in The Chamber’s Emerging Donegal Action Group.
Bernard Gallagher
Bernard is owner of CBM Signs specialising in signage, branding, number and vehicle graphics.
He is a member of the ShopLK and Christmas Lights Sub Committees.
Chris Lynch
Chris Lynch is Head of Professional Business Services (PBS) capabilities at Pramerica
Chris joined the Letterkenny Chamber Council in 2019 and serves on the Strategic Growth Committee
Karoline Sweeney
Karoline is Operations Manager of Castlegrove Country House Hotel.
Karoline joined the Chamber Council in 2019.
She is a member of the ShopLK and St.Patrick’s Day Parade Sub Committees
Kristine Reynolds
Vice-President
Kristine Reynolds is the Managing Partner of Reynolds & Associates – Financial Advisors, a leading local financial advisory services firm.
Kristine joined the Letterkenny Chamber Council in 2019.
She leads out on the ShopLK Sub Committee and serves on the Strategic Growth Committee
Bernard Dillon
Brian McCormick
Position
Brian McCormick is owner of Brian McCormick Sports & Leisure, a sportswear and sports equipment retailer.
Brian was President of Letterkenny Chamber in 2006 and again in 2015.
He is a member of the ShopLK Committee, Christmas Lights Committee and St.Patrick’s Day Committee.
Austin Reynolds
Austin Reynolds is a Director of Property Partners Paul Reynolds, that specialises in Commercial & Residential sales, lettings and valuations.
Austin Joined the Letterkenny Chamber Council in 2019.
He serves on the Infrastructure Sub Committee
Bernard Doherty
Bernard is Branch Manager for the Ulster Bank Branch in Letterkenny.
He is a member of the Executive Committee and the St.Patrick’s Day Committee.
Fionnuala Rabbitt
Fionnuala is Managing Director of Highland Radio, the No.1 Commercial Radio Station in the North West.
Fionnuala is a member of the ShopLK Committee and Communications Committee.