SOUTH FAIRFAX CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ACHIEVEMENT HONORS 2024
The South Fairfax Chamber is proud to recognize three individuals who have significantly impacted local business and the community through their selfless acts of service, community development efforts, and a spirit of generosity.
The South Fairfax Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce Brian Gottlieb as the Chamber's 2024 Member to Watch! Brian, an award-winning realtor with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty, resides in Lorton, and is an active, valuable member of our Chamber. “Brian is a creative problem solver dedicated to putting his clients first,” says Chamber Chair Casey Whitmarsh. “He is also very active in the Chamber, most recently assisting with community outreach at the Commerce Carnival last spring.”
The Chamber's Community Impact award honors two exceptional members of the South Fairfax community. Rebecca Geller is an award-winning attorney, philanthropist, trailblazer, and passionate advocate for equality and human rights. Over the past decade, she has transformed the lives of female attorneys in the Geller Law Firm and created a new business model for other firms to follow. Rebecca is a committed community volunteer, regularly helping at the Lorton Community Action Center, a local food pantry. During the pandemic, she organized a food drive that collected over $100,000 worth of donations, which she sorted so these much-needed items could be delivered. “Rebecca's impact is felt throughout South Fairfax, both professionally and in our neighborhoods,” says Whitmarsh. “She is truly deserving of the Community Impact award.”
Joining Rebecca is Karen McGuinness, who stepped into the role of the Food For Neighbors Event Coordinator for South County High School last winter. Passionate about her volunteer work, Karen is dedicated to ensuring that no child or teen ever goes hungry. Under her leadership, the high school pantry has grown significantly through local food drives. South County was established as a sorting site in spring 2023. Karen says, “The community's generosity continues to amaze me, and partnering with Food For Neighbors has been essential.”
The South Fairfax Chamber is proud to recognize these three individuals who have significantly impacted local business and the community through their selfless acts of service, community development efforts, and a spirit of generosity.
Join us in celebrating them during the Chamber's Hello Summer Achievement Honors, the Chamber's largest networking event of the year on June 20 at Gunston Hall. Tickets are available for purchase. $10 from every ticket sold will be donated back to Gunston Hall.
Purchase Tickets: https://mms.southfairfaxchamber.org/members/evr/reg_event.php?orgcode=SFCC&evid=83940081
Sponsor Info: https://mms.southfairfaxchamber.org/members/evr/reg_event.php?orgcode=SFCC&evid=83938859
Hillary Clawson, Friends of Mason Neck State Park, SFCC Community Impact Honoree Rebecca Geller, The Geller Law Group, SFCC Chair Casey Whitmarsh, State Farm agent
Chamber Chair Casey Whitmarsh presenting the 2024 Chamber Member to Watch to Brian Gottlieb, Berkshire Hathaway / PenFed Realty
Pipi Harrison, 2023 Community Impact Honoree, Grace McGuinness, SFCC Chair Casey Whitmarsh.
2023 Honorees
The Chamber honored The Metropolitan School of the Arts as the SFCC 2023 Member to Watch at last spring's Super S.T.I.R. and Annual Meeting at Paradise Springs Winery in Clifton. Mr. Dave Kyle of Trademasters presented the award to MSA's Co-Executive Directors, Sara Hart and Michelle Collier.
The Friends of Mason Neck State Park were honored with a South Fairfax Chamber Community Service Award for their mission to conserve, enhance, and interpret the park's natural, and historic resources. President Hillary Clawson accepted the award from SFCC Executive Director Carla Olivo.
Carla also presented a South Fairfax Chamber Community Service Award to Pipi Harrison recognizing her work with students at the Bryant Alternative High School.
