Staff Members

To contact Chamber staff click the appropriate name to send an email or call the Chamber office at 909-866-4607 and use the telephone extension listed. 

Sara Russ - President/CEO 

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Email Sara

Sara has worked for the Chamber since 2005 and has lived in Big Bear for 27 years.  She holds bachlor and master's degrees in Women's Studies, and has a passion for reading, hiking and spending time with her family.   

Pam Scannell - Membership Sales and Development  

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Email Pam

Pam has worked for the Chamber since 2009 and has lived in Big Bear since 2006.  She loves making jewelry, taking walks with her dogs, and cooking.

Rick Bates - Director of the Event Resource Office 

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Email Rick

Rick has worked for the Event Resource Office since 2007 and has owned a second home in Big Bear since 1990.  His favorite things to do are sailing, hiking and programing his weekly radio show called "Blues on the Bear" with KBHR 93.3FM, which airs Fridays 6-8pm.

Big Bear Chamber of Commerce Contact Information -

    Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2860, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315

    Location: 630 Barlett Rd. in the Village of Big Bear Lake  

    Phone: 909-866-4607

    Fax: 909-866-5412

    Chamber Hours: Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

    Visitors Center Hours: Seven days a week 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.