Metrocrest Area Chamber Announces Board Leadership and Directors for 2026

Regional business leaders from Addison, Carrollton, and Farmers Branch will help drive the Chamber’s “Advocate. Elevate. Accelerate.” agenda

Farmers Branch, TX - The Metrocrest Area Chamber today announced its 2026 Board of Directors and Executive Committee, a slate of respected business and community leaders committed to strengthening the Metrocrest region through business growth, leadership development, and regional collaboration.
“This board represents the best of Metrocrest, leaders who live here, invest here, hire here, and show up for this community,” said Michael Gallops, President and CEO, Metrocrest Area Chamber. “As we build on our momentum and raise the bar for what a modern chamber can deliver, this team will help us lead with clarity, confidence, and results.”

“As we look ahead, our focus is simple and disciplined. We want to strengthen engagement with our members, elevate the role of business leadership in our communities, and ensure the Chamber is delivering real, measurable value,” said Darby Merriman, Chair of the Metrocrest Area Chamber Board of Directors. “This board is committed to being visible, accessible, and actively invested in the success of the Metrocrest region.”

2026 Executive Committee

• Chair: Darby Merriman, Mission to Close Realty (Managing Broker)
• Chair-Elect: Justin Nunn, Sirius Building Company (President)
• Past Chair: Baharak Sotoudeh, North Dallas Bank & Trust Co. – Addison Branch (VP, Business Development Banking Officer)
• Treasurer: Raul Sibrian, Frost Bank Addison (Commercial Relationship Manager, AVP)
• Legal Counsel: Kelvin Roquemore, Roquemore Skierski PLLC (Attorney, Founding Partner)

2026 Board of Directors

• Christopher Almonrode, Convergint (Sales Manager)
• Madeline Burillo-Hopkins, Dallas College – Brookhaven Campus (President)
• Louis Celli, Envision Dallas (Vice President)
• Clayton Childs, Atmos Energy (Manager of Public Affairs)
• Robert Dye, At Fault (Owner)
• Cristal Retana Lule, Children’s Health (Vice President, Community Relations)
• Robin Mainer, Honest-1 Auto Care – Castle Hills (Co-Owner)
• Bryan Rollings, Truist Bank (VP, Commercial Banker)
• Suzanne Scott, Addison & Bent Tree Living (Publisher)
• Elmer Valdespino, Oncor (Customer Service Executive)

The Metrocrest Area Chamber is an economic development organization that collaborates with the cities of Addison, Carrollton, and Farmers Branch to advance initiatives that enhance the local economy. The Chamber’s mission is to drive business growth, convene leaders, and champion a stronger community.