Professional Staff
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Andrea Copeland, President & CEO
Andrea Copeland started her Chamber career in 2007, volunteering with the Chamber’s Ambassador Corps. Through the Corps, she provided frontline support for all the chamber events, connecting with and building relationships with our members, many of whom are still involved with the chamber today.
In 2012, Andrea joined the chamber professional staff as the Director of Member Education Services, bringing with her more than 15 years of experience in the preschool, public school, and private college sectors. Andrea was also hired to direct the chamber’s signature program, Leadership Charlottesville, successfully serving both roles until assuming the position of Committee Engagement Director in 2020. In June 2023, Andrea was named Chief Operating Officer. She became President & CEO in May 2025.
Andrea's professional development accomplishments include the successful completion of the following leadership and executive programs: Leadership Charlottesville; Center for Nonprofit Excellence (CNE) Emerging Leaders Circle; Virginia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (VACCE) Management Program; US Chamber of Commerce Institute for Organization Management (IOM) program; US Chamber of Commerce Business Leads Fellowship Program; and Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) Certificate in Chamber Management (CCM) program.
An active member of her community, Andrea volunteers on several local boards and committees, and is the longtime emcee for the area’s favorite family holiday event, City of Charlottesville’s Grand Illumination. She is a graduate of Piedmont Virginia Community College and Old Dominion University.
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Ann Marie Hohenberger, Marketing & Communications
Ann Marie Hohenberger is a professional organizer, connecter and communicator who believes in the power of communities to build a better future together. She joined the Chamber team in 2018. Ann Marie is a 2023 graduate of the Leaders Lab of Greater Charlottesville and served as Director for the Leaders Lab Class of 2025.
Ann Marie learned essential skills for community engagement and organizing as a volunteer with Transition Charlottesville Albemarle. She later joined the board of the Ridge Street Neighborhood Association, serving as president from 2016 to 2020. In 2015 she helped launch the Cville TimeBank Repair Cafe, organizing volunteers to keep hundreds of useful items out of the landfill. She graduated from the University of Virginia a while ago and has filled the years with interesting work in various industries – along with volunteer service, creative projects, enjoying the outdoors, and raising a family.
Zach Hall, Membership Coordinator
Zach Hall began his involvement with the Chamber in 2022 as an active member, volunteering at events and participating in programs like Rising Professionals. He supported front-line event operations and even contributed his photography skills to the MBA Gala.
In 2025, Zach joined the Chamber staff as the Membership Coordinator. In this role, he focuses on promoting the Chamber’s brand and helping current and prospective members understand and utilize the benefits available to them.
Zach’s perspective as a former member gives him a unique connection with the community. He knows firsthand how to make the most of the Chamber's resources. Drawing on his background in the music industry, Zach has built strong networks and now helps businesses and individuals in Charlottesville do the same.
zachary.hall@cvillechamber.com
Andrew Sides, Defense Affairs Committee Program Manager
A Virginia native, United States Marine Corps Reserve officer, and community volunteer, Andrew is a passionate veteran advocate and defense industry supporter. He grew up locally and attended Piedmont Virginia Community College before transferring to Virginia Tech to complete his undergraduate degree. After working in North Carolina in various change management and information security roles, Andrew, his wife Emily, and their three sons permanently returned to the central Virginia area in 2021. His military background is in foreign security force advising and family program management. In addition to his routine Marine Corps Reserve commitments, Andrew has mobilized to active duty multiple times in order to attend Expeditionary Warfare School, attend Command and Staff College, lead security cooperation teams in the Kingdom of Jordan, and support COVID-19 operations domestically with Task Force Commitment.
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Sharon Engle, Accounting/Financial Services
Sharon Engle is a self-employed bookkeeper who works with several Charlottesville businesses. She’s been in business for herself for 17 years. She enjoys gardening, cruising, and volunteering with various local organizations. She has been with the Chamber since 2017.