By Sara Beth Williams–
The Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce welcomed a new Operations and Membership Coordinator on Monday, following the retirement of longtime office administrator Renee Larscheid.
Katie Berlin officially joined the Chamber as Operations and Membership Coordinator on Oct. 6, the Chamber announced on social media.
“I’m really, really excited,” Berlin said in an interview with The Sentinel. “I have a feeling it’s going to be a great fit.” Berlin also said she and Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Sheri Merrick have “taken to each other very quickly.”
Berlin brings with her a background in special events management and operations, having worked previously in the wine industry. Her new role with the Chamber combines her passion for event coordination and community connection, two areas she says she’s always wanted to focus on, according to the announcement.
“I’ve always wanted to work with the Chamber,” Berlin said, adding that this is the first chamber she has worked for. “This role just feels like the right place to be.”
In her new position, Berlin will help support Chamber members, streamline operations, and strengthen connections within the local business community. The Chamber says she’s already jumping in to ensure members have a positive and engaging experience while helping the organization continue to grow and thrive.
Community members and Chamber partners had the opportunity to meet Berlin in person on Tuesday morning, during the Chamber’s monthly commerce and community connection event.
In September, Larscheid was honored by the City of Citrus Heights for 38 years of service to the Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce as its Membership Services and Office Administrator. Larscheid was also honored in August during the Chamber’s annual “Best of Citrus Heights” award ceremony. The Chamber previously announced that Larscheid was retiring.
