Chamber Staff

Helen Propheter
President & CEO
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Helen is President & CEO of the Chamber, where she provides vision and strategic direction for the organization. Reporting to the Chamber's Board of Directors, she collaborates with economic development partners, educational partners, elected officials and major employers to build the brand and reputation of Frederick County's diverse business community. Helen has served as Hood College’s Director of Corporate and Government Relations and Executive Director of the Frederick County Office of Economic Development

Kimberley Levine
Chief Financial Officer, Executive Director - Leadership Frederick County
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Staff Liaison: LFC Committees
Kimberley is the Chief Financial Officer for the Chamber. She maintains the Chamber’s financial records and works behind the scenes with our members. She also provides support for Chamber events programs, and membership retention. In 2024, she took over as the Executive Director for Leadership Frederick County. Kimberley, a proud graduate of the Leadership Frederick County Class of 2022, is actively involved in various leadership roles in the community. She serves as a board member of Heartly House and also contributes to the Frederick County Workforce Development Board. Kimberley loves to travel and spend time with her husband, children, and granddaughters.

Casey Beins
Director of Marketing & Communications
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Staff Liaison: Generation Connect, Women in Business, Veteran Success
Casey is the Director of Marketing & Communications for the Chamber. In her role, she is responsible for shaping the Chamber’s voice and visibility, supporting key initiatives and events, and driving efforts that highlight the strength and vibrancy of Frederick County’s business community. Casey grew up in Frederick (go Cadets) and holds a BA in History and Philosophy from the University of Toronto. In her free time, she enjoys puzzles and spending time outside hiking.

Abby Casarella
Event Coordinator
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Staff Liaison: Business Equity Coalition, Frederick Nonprofit Alliance
Abby is the Events Coordinator for the Chamber, where she designs and executes dynamic and engaging events for all members. A graduate of SUNY Morrisville and a longtime Frederick resident, Abby is passionate about fostering community connections. When she's not planning events, she enjoys hiking in the woods with her loyal corgi, Ryder.

Ryan Kirkpatrick
Administrative Coordinator
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Staff Liaison: Generation Connect
Ryan is the Administrative Coordinator for the Chamber. In this role, he is often the first point of contact for members and helps ensure everyone feels welcomed and connected to the resources they need. He also provides administrative support to the rest of the Chamber staff. Ryan is originally from Westminster and holds a BA in Biology from Hood College. In his free time he enjoys thrifting, visiting new cafes, and spending time with his dogs.

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