The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber announced Tuesday the new board chair and chair-elect for the organization, officials said.

Nancy Starczyk was elected to serve a second term as chair of the board of directors for 2020 and John Vance is planned to serve as chair-elect and become chair of the board in 2021, according to the chamber.

“I am pleased to have been asked to serve a second term and it is a privilege to continue to lead our strong chamber,” said Starczyk. “Our chamber has a solid future and we have built a strong leadership team, including our Chair-Elect John Vance.”

During Starczyk’s first term as chair, the chamber has focused the organization’s advocacy efforts, increased membership, created a substantial financial reserve account, launched the new Small Business Council and created new value-driven programming for members, according to the organization.

“Having been newly-selected to the board this year and now to become chair-elect for our chamber that has built a strong reputation is an honor,” said Vance. “The full board, executive team and our management company have put so much effort into building a strong and successful chamber, and I am pleased to lead the charge in 2021.”

Joining the leadership team for the chamber, Vance, from Vance Wealth Management, is set to serve on the chamber’s 2020 Executive Committee and hold the position of chair-elect.

Vance has been a member of the SCV Chamber for 15 years and was first appointed to the board in 2019. He currently serves on the Finance Committee and as chair of the annual golf tournament.

Vance has established himself as a “thought-leader” in the financial services industry and is known for his ability to connect with people, and being a source of help and inspiration.

Vance opened Vance Wealth in 2003 with a client-centric culture dedicated to caring for clients and their families. Since that time, Vance Wealth has experienced growth and success through Vance’s unique approach to financial planning.

“With the momentum that Nancy has created for the chamber, we believe that the continuity of her leadership was important so she could further build on her successes,” said Ivan Volschenk, managing partner at Evolve Business Strategies, which manages the SCV Chamber. “We have been strategically building the chamber to best meet the needs of our members and we are only getting started.”

The SCV Chamber is expected to install the new board on Friday, Jan. 24 at their annual awards and installation dinner.

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