About Us
Staff
Matt Montemurro
President/CEO
262-634-1931, ext. 5
mjmontemurro@racinechamber.com
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Professional Qualifications
Prior to joining RAMAC in November of 2016, I worked in the banking industry for 37 years, with the last 20 at Johnson Bank as a Vice President of Commercial Banking. It was a smooth transition from banking to the nonprofit world as many of my former banking clients are also chamber members.
Experience and Expertise
I hold a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Cardinal Stritch University.
Additional Accomplishments
I serve the Racine community in these ways: Board Member of United Way of Racine County, Racine County Workforce Development Board, Higher Expectations of Racine County Executive Committee, UW-Parkside Advisory Board for Community and Business Engagement, and Advisory Board for the College of Business, Economics, and Computing.
Fun Fact
In 2018 I was inducted into the Kenosha Softball Hall of Fame.
Anna Clementi
Vice President of Operations
262-634-1931, ext. 1
aclementi@racinechamber.com
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Professional Qualifications
I have been with RAMAC since 2013 – 10 years in 2023! WOW! My background consists mostly of working in the governmental sector. My career started as a health inspector for the City of Racine and also with preparedness planning for the tri-county region – Racine, Kenosha, and Walworth. I also worked at UW-Parkside where I was heavily involved with the nonprofit communities in Racine and Kenosha. Those experiences were a perfect backdrop to moving into my current position as Vice President of Operations at the chamber of commerce for the greater Racine community.
Experience and Expertise
I hold a bachelor’s degree in Environmental and Public Health from UW-Eau Claire. (Go Blugolds! I was a cheerleader.) I believe in being a life-long learner and in 2022 I finished a 4-year program (that took 6 years because of Covid) through the U.S. Chamber of Commerce around organizational management. I officially have a credential of “IOM” for nonprofit organization management. I also am a proud graduate of the Leadership Racine program in 2001.
Additional Accomplishments
I am involved with the following organizations in the Racine community: Board Member and Secretary of the 4th Fest of Greater Racine, PR & Fund Committee with Racine Revitalization Partnership, member of the Racine/Kenosha Community Steering Council for Advocate Aurora Health, member of the Academies of Racine Steering Committee.
Fun Fact
I collect “monkeys” and have many unique monkey pieces from around the world.
Carmella Venturini
Business Development Coordinator
262-634-1931, ext. 3
cventurini@racinechamber.com
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Professional Qualifications
I joined the RAMAC team in 2015. My professional career prior to RAMAC was alongside my husband and brother-in-law as business partners in a Gingiss Formalwear franchise. While overseeing several store locations, I wore many hats from marketing, sales, and inventory control, to HR. This experience has given me numerous business relationships and friendships in Racine and Kenosha which aids me in my role as Business Development Coordinator at RAMAC.
Experience and Expertise
After graduating high school, I continued my education in interior design which then directed me to commercial lighting and business administration. Over the years, I have held a variety of positions that required online training and certificates.
Additional Accomplishments
I have been involved with many nonprofit organizations over the years such as Big Brothers Big Sisters, Racine County Food Bank, American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, Women’s Resource Center, and most recently with the Racine Founders Rotary.
Fun Fact
I am a grandmother to three beautiful grandchildren!
Connie Smith
Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeping
262-634-1931, ext. 2
csmith@racinechamber.com
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Professional Qualifications
I am proud to be part of the RAMAC team for over 20 years. I started in 1998 as a part time receptionist/secretary. In 2008 I was promoted to bookkeeping where I manage all of our organization’s receivables and payables.
Experience and Expertise
I was born in Racine and graduated from Horlick High School. Upon graduation I was hired at Haban Manufacturing as accounts receivable manager. In all, I have over 30 years of experience in the bookkeeping and office administration field.
Additional Accomplishments
Over the years I have assisted with several community events such as Salmon- A-Rama, 4th Fest, and the Christmas Trolley. I also managed the Emergency Child Alert System alongside the All Saints Healthcare EMT team. Being part of RAMAC allows me to continually learn and appreciate the Racine community.
Fun Fact
Since starting at RAMAC, I have attended every RAMAC Annual Dinner – so that’s a total of 25 dinners!
262-634-1931
sbertzyk@racinechamber.com
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Professional Qualifications
I joined the RAMAC team in June of 2021. My jobs prior to RAMAC were a bit of this and that – Andis, Home Depot, Wilkomms, Festival Foods – and I also had a job through the Youth Apprenticeship program here at RAMAC.
Experience and Expertise
I was born in Racine and graduated from Case High School. I graduated from Gateway Technical College with an associate’s degree in marketing. After I graduate from Gateway with my associate’s degree. I am currently attending UW-Parkside working on my bachelor’s degree in marketing.
Additional Accomplishments
I received my first marketing certificate by participating in the Youth Apprenticeship Program through high school and received it by working at RAMAC. I also received two additional marketing certificates while attending Gateway.
Fun Fact
I love having self-care days and going to the gym.