Chamber Staff

Dee Jacob
President

Dee joined the Shoreline Chamber as President in October, 2021. She brings an impressive array of knowledge and wealth of experience to the position. Dee’s understanding of the needs of businesses of all sizes makes her an outstanding leader for the Chamber as well as an advocate for our members. She is passionate about the Shoreline’s growth as a vital and thriving community of businesses and non-profits. She has been CEO of VelosCT LLC, a consulting firm focused on strategic planning, operations, and project management. Prior to that, she was Managing Partner at Avraham Y. Goldratt Institute where she developed and taught courses in strategic thinking, supply chain and project management. Dee began her career at Procter and Gamble and most recently, Dee was Co-Owner and General Manager of The Marketplace at Guilford Food Center until March 2020.

Dee is a graduate of Lafayette College and of the University of Tennessee’s Executive Excellence Center. She is currently Treasurer of the Guilford Fair Parade and serves on the Board of Corporators for Guilford Savings Bank. She and her husband Bob have five children and eight grandchildren. Her hobbies include singing and ballroom dancing.

Dee can be reached at 203.488.5500 or dee@shorelinechamberct.com

Tina Strell
Vice President

We are pleased to announce that Tina Strell has joined the Shoreline Chamber of Commerce as Vice President. Tina brings an array of expertise to the Chamber with over 20 years of development, marketing, communications, and design experience.

Prior to joining the Chamber, Tina worked on the development team at the James Blackstone Memorial Library where she planned, organized, and executed major fundraising campaigns and events which consistently exceeded expectations. She also served as lead coordinator for the James Blackstone Memorial Library Board and meetings with key partners and community organizations. Prior to joining the Blackstone Library, Tina was the Assistant Development Director at Mercy High School (Middletown, CT) where she managed all aspects of development and advancement including the creation and execution of comprehensive annual fundraising and event plans.

Tina is a graduate of The University of New Haven and lives in Branford with her husband John and their two children. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family on the water and shorelines of Branford and New England.

Tina can be reached at (203) 488-5500 ext. 102 or
Tina@shorelinechamberct.com

Diane Laffitte
Membership and Operations Manager

We are excited to welcome Diane Laffitte as our new Membership and Operations Manager at the Shoreline Chamber of Commerce, effective January. With over 24 years of experience at General Electric Company, Diane brings a wealth of knowledge from her role as Executive Assistant in Corporate Communications & Public Affairs and Digital Technology & Cyber Security. Her expertise includes supporting C-suite executives with calendar management, event coordination, travel planning, and overseeing departmental operations. Diane is a Branford resident and enjoys yoga, running and relaxing on the beautiful Shoreline beaches in her free time.

Diane can be reached at (203) 488-5500 or Diane@shorelinechamberct.com

Meggin Jacob
Operations and Systems Support

Meggin is the Master of Chamber Master and is available to help members with setting up their portal and using their portal. Meggin is the point person for all vendors for the Artisan Marketplace and the Health and Wellness Fair. 

Meggin can be reached at (203) 488-5500 or
Meggin@shorelinechamberct.com