Staff & Volunteers

Sheri Cote, President
Sheri joined the Shoreline Chamber of Commerce in 2018 after more than 15 years at the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut where she oversaw the finances, operations, events and communications staff and secured and managed small and large scale grants. Sheri forms strategic alliances with corporate partners and fosters relationships with elected officials, community leaders and media to further the interests of the business community. She understands the challenges that businesses face in today’s economic climate. She is a dedicated public servant, having served for many years on the Waterford Board of Education, Economic Development Commission and RTM (Representatives Town Meeting). She also served on, and Chaired the board of LEARN (A Regional Educational Resource Center).

Sheri can be reached at sheri@shorelinechamberct.com or 203.488.5500.

Kim Dawson, Membership Sales Coordinator
Kim joined the Chamber with 20+ years of experience in the food service business. A chef by trade, Kim spent the past ten years running business operations through sales, budget and inventory control as well as conducting meetings with residents/customers to ensure the operations ran efficiently. As a former local business owner herself, Kim knows first-hand, how important it is to build and support our community by meeting, networking, and working with other local business owners.

Kim can be reached at kim@shorelinechamberct.com or 203.488.5500.

Beth Poole, Marketing Coordinator
Beth joined the Chamber in 2019 to manage the Chamber's marketing initiatives including social media, graphic design and email communications. After a decade working in development and event planning, Beth understands the power effective communication has on an organization’s ability to reach its goals. She's excited to help promote the mission of the Chamber and support local businesses in the community. In addition to her role at the Chamber, Beth is a small business owner herself, running a graphic design studio in Madison. 

Beth can be reached at beth@shorelinechamberct.com or 203.488.5500.

Lisa Mann, Bookkeeper

Lisa joined the Chamber team in 2018.  Lisa is responsible for the Chamber's overall bookkeeping needs including accounts payable and accounts receivable.

Lisa can be reached at lisa@shorelinechamberct.com or 203.488.5500