The Innovate757 board has announced its new board members for 2023-2024, featuring a prominent group of local business leaders. The newly appointed officers include Robert Gurnee of Elcan & Associates as Chairman, Bob Harper of Bob Harper Portraits as Vice Chairman, Phil Scotti of Philip Michael Fashion for Men as Immediate Past Chair, Jenny Crittenden of Retail Alliance as President/CEO, and Chava Lind of Retail Alliance as Secretary. In addition, Kisha Moore from Hummingbird Dessert Boutique and Chris Shelton from Cure have been welcomed as new Innovate757 board members. Michael J Benton and other continuing directors, along with Director Emeritus Raymond J. Mattes, will continue to serve and guide the board. This dynamic team is set to further the organization’s mission of fostering innovation in the region.

New Officers

The 2023-2024 Officers are:

  • Robert Gurnee (Elcan & Associates), Chairman of the Board
  • Bob Harper (Bob Harper Portraits), Vice Chairman of the Board
  • Phil Scotti (Philip Michael Fashion for Men), Immediate Past Chair of the Board
  • Jenny Crittenden (Retail Alliance), President/CEO
  • Chava Lind (Retail Alliance), Secretary of the Board

New Board Members

The new Board of Directors appointed are:

  • Kisha Moore (Hummingbird Dessert Boutique)
  • Chris Shelton (Cure)

Current Board of Directors

Current Board of Directors:

  • Michael J Benton (Stark & Legum Men’s Wear)
  • Carlyle Bland (Second Mouse, Inc.)
  • Denise Clarke (Care-A-Lot Pet Supply)
  • Jason Graves (Graves Funeral Home)
  • Lori Janke (Once Upon A Child Newport News)
  • Pam Katrancha (Garden Gazebo)
  • Kathy Knack (Kathy Knack Interior Designs, Inc.)
  • Chris Leigh (Oyster Cove Boatworks and Yacht Brokerage, Inc.)
  • Sarah Pishko (Prince Books)
  • Brock Potter (Potter and Company)
  • Ron Russell (RNR Tire Express)
  • Bryan Salerno (Jersey’s Cards and Comics)
  • Joe Taylor, (Taylor’s Do It Center)
  • Nancy Ware (Mary Barnett’s)
  • Ben Willis, III (Willis Furniture)
  • Jim Wofford (MacArthur Center)

Director Emeritus

Director Emeritus

  • Raymond J. Mattes

Question & Answer

Who are the new officers of the Innovate757 board for 2023-2024?

The new officers of the Innovate757 board for 2023-2024 are Robert Gurnee (Chairman), Bob Harper (Vice Chairman), Phil Scotti (Immediate Past Chair), Jenny Crittenden (President/CEO), and Chava Lind (Secretary).

Which new members have been appointed to the Innovate757 board?

The new members appointed to the Innovate757 board are Kisha Moore from Hummingbird Dessert Boutique and Chris Shelton from Cure.

Who are the continuing directors on the Innovate757 board?

The continuing directors on the Innovate757 board include Michael J Benton, Carlyle Bland, Denise Clarke, Jason Graves, Lori Janke, Pam Katrancha, Kathy Knack, Chris Leigh, Sarah Pishko, Brock Potter, Ron Russell, Bryan Salerno, Joe Taylor, Nancy Ware, Ben Willis III, and Jim Wofford.