Our Team
Representing the interests of their members and promoting economic growth within the Colonial Beach community.
Board of Directors
The Colonial Beach Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing and guiding the overall direction and strategy of the chamber of commerce by making important decisions, such as approving budgets, hiring staff, and setting policies that promote economic growth within the community.
Carey Geddes
President
Beach Service Center
Carey owns and operates Beach Service Center in town. He facilitates the Bike Fest Committee for the Chamber. Carey enjoys boating and fishing and can be found on the water as often as possible.
Maryann Day
Vice President
Beach Shop
Maryann co-owner of the Beach Shop. She coordinates the development of the Colonial Beach Visitors Guide, is the chairperson for the Arts and Crafts Show and the Water Festival and is a member of the Bike Fest Committee.
Patrick Ward
Director
Patrick Ward, CPA
Pat is our veteran Chamber member and director. He has been a member of the Colonial Beach Chamber of Commerce for almost 40 years. Pat is the owner of Pat Ward, CPA. He was raised in Hawaii and enjoys trips back to the island once or twice a year…but not during tax season!
Bryan Coffman
Director
High Tides on the Potomac
Bryan Coffman is on the Board of Directors and is on the Bike Fest Committee. Byron owns and operates High Tides on the Potomac Restaurant and Tiki Bar. Bryon is a motorcycle enthusiast and is a significant contributor to the annual Bike Fest event.
"Smurf" Keene
Director
Dogs and Hogs Gone Wild
Steve “Smurf” Keene is on the Board of Directors and the Bike Fest Committee. Smurf and his wife Tina, own Dogs and Hogs Gone Wild. He and loves his family, his job, and back-road rides on his 2004 Harley Davidson Heritage Softail Classic.
Richard Keyser
Director
Colonial Beach Printing
Richard currently serves as a Board Member of the Chamber of Commerce and Bike Fest Committee.
Dave Lipshaw
Director
Colonial Beach Plaza Bed & Breakfast
Colonial Beach Tech, LLC
Colonial Beach Events
Since moving to Colonial Beach in 2017, David and his wife own and operate the Colonial Beach Plaza B&B, several cottages, Central House, and a local IT solutions company Colonial Beach Tech, LLC.
David’s background includes almost 40 years of IT experience including web design, ecommerce, server management, networking, security, and computer repair. David’s focus on digital marketing introduces guests from around the world to Colonial Beach and he helps local businesses establish a similar presence on the Internet.
David’s hobbies include brewing beer, working out, retro video and arcade games, and restoring vintage PCs.
Chamber Staff
Our staff carries out the day-to-day operations of the Chamber which includes managing membership databases, coordinating events and networking opportunities, providing resources and support to members, and promoting the chamber to the community.
Terry Fox
Office Manager
Terry Fox was originally hired as our Event Coordinator in the Spring of 2021. She moved to Colonial Beach from Columbia, South Carolina in June, 2019 after retiring as a Program Manager, Office of Legal Education, Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys, Department of Justice. She graduated from La Plata High School and attended the University of South Carolina. As a child she also lived in the PA Allegheny mountains. Terry is an avid NASCAR fan and enjoys music, cooking, yoga, reading, crocheting, and spending time with family and friends. When asked why she chose to live in Colonial Beach and work at the Chamber she answered, “I was skipping school the first time I was here and as an adult frequently rented cottages on the weekends with friends. I’ve always enjoyed my time here, needed to be closer to my Momma, have fantastic memories of this town, and thought it would be the perfect place to live. After settling in, I realized I needed to do something besides have fun, relax and sleep – so I applied for a part-time job, close to home, which would allow me to support this little beachy sunshine town that I love, justly named the Playground on the Potomac. My grandchildren, family and friends all love visiting now as well.”
Open Position
Event Coordinator