Getting to know the CHAMBER BOARD

Dr. Banton is the Founder and CEO of AVID Consulting, LLC. She is a transformational business leader with more than 25 years of experience designing, developing, and implementing enterprisewide workforce optimization initiatives. Her firm, AVID Consulting, specializes in providing results-oriented organizational development solutions that optimize workforce performance and create work environments where talented people thrive.

Dr. Banton holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration, a master’s in organizational leadership, and a doctorate in management from the University of Phoenix.

David is owner and president of Commit Agency. A significant amount of his spare time is spent supporting charity boards including the Chandler Compadres and Boys and Girls Clubs of the Valley. David has been recognized by the ASU Spirit of Enterprise Center with the Monster Entrepreneurial Award, America’s top 25 Most Influential Minds in the Hospitality Industry by HSMAI, the Hospitality, Sales and Marketing Association International and was recognized by Phoenix Business Journal 40 under 40. David earned his MBA from Arizona State University’s W.P. Carey School of Business. David enjoys spending time fishing, golfing and enjoying the White Mountains with his wife Deborah and two sons William (16) and Jackson (13).

Brian Peters has twenty-three years of experience in the Captive Auto Finance business with Toyota and Lexus Financial Services. During his tenure, nineteen years have been dedicated to leadership and managing operations. He shares the same interests that aligns with the Board’s mission: To ensure businesses and residents have the support and resources they need to be successful, and to ensure that Chandler is positioned for continued growth and development. He brings a balanced perspective with Toyota Financial being based in Chandler and he being a Chandler resident, he feels this allows for him to have holistic viewpoint.

Brian is a proud Arizona State University Sun Devi who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Organizational Leadership. In his spare time, he enjoys being with family, DIY projects, and playing golf!

Sally Putnam is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, founder and owner of NOW Financial, a Chandler based Financial Planning firm. She is privileged to serve her clients with any of their financial planning needs and questions. She has a passion for helping those who are going through the divorce process and assist them getting back on track financially as well as emotionally In her spare time, you can find Sally rooting for the Denver Broncos or Arizona Cardinals, yes in that order! She loves playing with the dogs, hiking, biking and supporting the community whenever possible.