• Atlantic Chamber of Commerce Staff

  • Rhonda Tulk-Lane Rhonda Tulk-Lane

    Chief Executive Officer

    Phone:  709-351-0291  

    E-Mail: rhonda@atlanticchamber.ca

    Rhonda's mission is to help people succeed. Rhonda enjoys the challenge of wearing many different hats – Imperfect human being, wife, mother of two amazing kids, alumni of the Governor General's Canadian Leadership Conference, Chair - Member Value Committee ICD-NL,  Chair- School Council Roncalli Central Highschool, Mentor- Atlantic Study and Stay Program, Past Chair-Community Sector Council NL, Past President-Public Service Toastmasters Club, lobbyist, and motivational speaker. Eclectic in both her tastes and interests, she has been successful in a number of professional positions.

    Success oriented herself, Rhonda is equally concerned with helping those around her achieve success in their lives by providing mentorship and guidance.

    To this end, her best advice is to stay positive and have an “I CAN ATTITUDE”. Past President of Positive Thinkers Club, St. John’s Chapter, Rhonda truly believes that hard work and a positive attitude will change your world and get you where you want to go!

    Talk to Rhonda about membership, strategy, good governance, vision, pain points, and investment.

  • Tracy Beaver Tracy Beaver

    Director of Operations

    Phone: 902-698-0265  

    E-Mail: tracy@atlanticchamber.ca

    As our Director of Operations, Tracy has over 15 years of experience with the Atlantic Chamber and works closely with the team and board of directors to achieve ACC’s objectives.

    During her time with the chamber, she has developed strong relationships with stakeholders within the local and national network.

    Talk to Tracy about Chamber member benefits, invoices, accreditation, bylaws, network connections.

  • Brandon Ellis Brandon Ellis

    Senior Manager, Policy 

    Phone: 902-561-2118  

    E-Mail: brandon@atlanticchamber.ca

    With more than 7 years of multi-chamber and public sector experience, Brandon drives strategic policy initiatives for the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce and its 90 member Chambers across Atlantic Canada. Brandon is a graduate of Memorial University of Newfoundland’s M.A in Political Science program and has also completed a B.A (Hons) from Cape Breton University.

    Contact Brandon about Policy, Government Relations, or Chamber Spaces.

  • Patti Colson Patti Colson

    Manager, Communications & PR 

    Phone: 902-694-2210

    Email: patti@atlanticchamber.ca

    Patti joined the Chamber network 14 years ago as the ED of the Amherst & Area Chamber of Commerce and then moved to the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce as the Communications and PR Manager. During her time with both organizations, Patti worked hard to develop strong connections with Chambers throughout the Atlantic region and nationally.


    Before joining the Chamber network, Patti worked as a Special Education Teacher in various locations throughout the Maritimes. Giving back to her community, Patti served several years as the Coordinator of the Nova Scotia Fibre Arts Festival and on the board of the Chignecto Housing Co-op. She has volunteered her time with many community organizations and events. 

    Patti has two grown sons, Matt, who owns his business, and Jeremy, who works in health care. She has two grandsons who are her light, and she shares her home with two very spoiled golden doodles.

    Talk to Patti about communications, social media, client relationships, and marketing. 

  • Carol Bartlett Project Staff Carol Bartlett Project Staff

    Manager, Market Entry Development Program

    Phone: 1.709.699.5655  

    Email:bartlettcarol@outlook.com

    Carol Bartlett is a highly accomplished executive with over 20 years of experience in driving revenue growth and providing strategic guidance. As the Sales Strategist, and Revenue Growth Expert for Sales Teams at Fortune 1000 Companies in the oil and gas, mining, and renewables industries, Carol specializes in sales strategy, process optimization, and training. In her previous role as VP of Sales and Marketing for one of the largest privately-held companies in Eastern Canada, she managed an annual revenue of over $200 million.

    Carol is the founder of The Leap Method Program, an innovative sales training company that empowers engineering managers and businesses with a repeatable sales process to ensure a consistent pipeline of revenue. This targeted training and personalized one-on-one coaching program helps teams achieve 25% revenue growth by leveraging proven sales techniques, maps, and visuals designed for analytical and strategic thinkers.

    Carol is delighted to be partnered with the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce to facilitate the Market Entry Development Program, she believes this is a fast and efficient route to export for Atlantic Canadian companies at a highly discounted rate. If you are export ready - be sure to reach out to her!

    In addition to her entrepreneurial ventures, Carol is a sought-after mentor and advisor, providing invaluable guidance to emerging leaders. She has spearheaded elite programs, including the highly acclaimed 150 Years Mentorship for engineering students, equipping them with the skills necessary to excel in their careers.

  • Internships and Apprenticeships Internships and Apprenticeships

  • Fionna Mautsa Fionna Mautsa

    Fionna cares deeply about the power of marketing to grow businesses and create thriving communities. Over the years, she has honed her skills in crafting targeted marketing campaigns and building lasting relationships her clients. Fionna's experience spans event organization and business management—giving her an understanding of connecting with people and tailoring messages that resonate. Fionna is based out of Cape Town South Africa providing the ACC with a great new perspective!

    Fionna is an apprentice with the ACC through Acadium. Acadium matches your organization with verified marketing talent who'll help grow your business as you mentor them in a remote apprenticeship.

    https://acadium.com/

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  • Atlantic Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors

  • Business Truth & Reconciliation Business Truth & Reconciliation

    The Atlantic Chamber of Commerce takes proactive steps to promote reconciliation and respect for Indigenous rights within the corporate sector. In response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Call to Action 92, the Chamber urges its members to embrace the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples as a guiding framework.

     

    Recognizing the importance of education, the Chamber encourages businesses to provide comprehensive training for management and staff on the history of Indigenous peoples, including the legacy of residential schools, Indigenous rights, and Aboriginal-Crown relations. Emphasizing intercultural competency, conflict resolution, and anti-racism, these efforts aim to foster a more inclusive and harmonious corporate environment rooted in mutual understanding and respect.

    Learn more click here