Dear Chamber Members,

We are excited to share some important news on behalf of the Roseville Area Chamber of Commerce.

After a comprehensive and thoughtful search, we are pleased to announce that Ananda Rochita has been selected as the next Chief Executive Officer of the Roseville Area Chamber. She will officially step into the role on August 1, 2025.

Ananda brings a dynamic blend of leadership, strategic communications experience, and a strong passion for community engagement. Many of you will recognize her from her years as a trusted news anchor and award-winning journalist in the Sacramento region. Most recently, she has served in a senior leadership role with the California Manufacturers & Technology Association, where she helped organizations amplify their voices, grow their impact, and drive statewide initiatives focused on workforce development and economic opportunity.

Her commitment to building strong, connected communities aligns perfectly with the Chamber’s mission—and we’re excited for the perspective and momentum she brings.

We would also like to take a moment to thank the members of the CEO Search Committee for the amount of time they dedicated from their busy schedules, insights they shared, and their thoughtful leadership throughout this process:

• Ann Bouchard, Board President, Roseville Area Chamber of Commerce; President, Bouchard Communications Group
• Dom Casey, City Manager, City of Roseville
• Adrian Guerrero, President-Elect, Roseville Area Chamber of Commerce; Assistant Vice President, Union Pacific Railroad
• John Mason, Board Chair, Placer Workforce Development Foundation; Partner, Gurnee Mason Rushford Bonotto & Forestiere LLP
• Kim Menzel, Secretary/Treasurer, Roseville Area Chamber of Commerce; Senior Vice President and Hospital CEO, Kaiser Permanente
• Luke Noland, Board Member, Roseville Area Chamber of Commerce; Owner, Fourscore Coffee
• Susan Rohan, PAC Committee Chair, Roseville Area Chamber of Commerce; Principal, Rohan Consulting
• Amy Schulz, Ph.D., Executive Dean of Workforce and Strategic Initiatives, Sierra College
• Gloria Stearns, Economic Development Director, Placer County

We are especially grateful to Kim Silvers of SilversHR, who guided the search process from beginning to end with professionalism, expertise, and care.

We invite you to hear directly from your incoming CEO, Ananda Rochita in this short welcome video:

[Click HERE to watch the video]

Please join us in giving Ananda a warm Roseville welcome. We are optimistic about this next chapter and look forward to working together to strengthen our business community and regional economy.

 

Warm regards,

Ann Bouchard

ann@bouchardcommunications.com

Board President

Amy Triplett

Amy@rosevilleareachamber.com

Interim CEO, Director of Finance & HR