PATRICIA L. RITCHIE
President and CEO

Patricia L. Ritchie has been President and CEO of the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce since August 2001, when she returned to Fairfield County after many years in the Hartford area. Patricia is responsible for insuring the chamber meets its stated objectives and operates within its annual budget. She works closely with the elected Chairman, Officers, Board of Directors, and many volunteer committees to achieve this.

In addition, Patricia works to establish a friendly and open working relationship with the town administration and the many town departments, the Board of Education, Fairfield University and Sacred Heart University, the 400+ chamber members, non-member businesses, and town residents. She speaks for the chamber on important issues and at events. Patricia also attends various town meetings to provide input on behalf of the business community.

In her day-to-day duties, Patricia devotes much of her time to Chamber events and projects.

LINDA MATTHEWS
Membership Consultant

Linda was raised in Fairfield, attended Fairfield schools and has more than 40 years experience with the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce in various capacities.  In 2012, Linda was named Membership Consultant.  She is the main contact for anyone wishing to join the chamber.  Although Linda will be working some of the time from home, she can still be reached at the chamber office by calling 203-255-1011.  Her email address also remains the same: info@FairfieldCTChamber.com.  Linda can answer every question you ever had about how best to resolve any problems related to membership, including the best and most effective way to grow your business.  If you need a complete explanation regarding the Leads Group or the Chamber Bucks program or any of the other programs and opportunities available to you through chamber membership, she's the go-to person.  Above all, Linda is a wellspring of sanity.

ANNA ACCETTA
Administrative Assistant

Anna joined the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce in 2008, and since that time has been involved in many aspects of the chamber.  She works on selling street banners; getting reservations for the chamber trips to locations such as China, the French Riviera, Greece and Ireland to name a few; manages the membership database; takes photos at chamber events and sends a slide show to members; updates the web site; prepares and sends weekly email calendars and blasts; coordinates communication between the chamber and the leads group; works on the Arts & Crafts Show; solicits non-profit organizations to participate in Sana's Arival; and participates in Trick or Treat on Safety Street.