Chamber Team

Courtney Thompson

President & CEO
A 2003 graduate of James Madison University (Go Dukes!), Courtney has spent her entire career in the Augusta County, Staunton, Waynesboro area focused on business development in the banking industry. In this capacity, she previously served as Director of Community Development at GARCC and enjoyed two separate terms on the GARCC Board of Directors.  She has been highly involved with the Chamber since 2010. 

Courtney serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the American Frontier Culture Foundation; the Blue Ridge Community College Education Foundation; the Shenandoah Valley Workforce Development Board; the United Way of Staunton, Augusta, Waynesboro; and the Virginia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives. 

Courtney and her husband Phil have one son, John Parker, and live on a beautiful farm with horses, cows, cats and a dog. She enjoys volunteering at Hope's Legacy Equine Rescue in Afton, her church and her son's school. In her free time, Courtney can be found reading, horseback riding or playing the piano. 

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Shasta Weeks

Director of Operations

Shasta was born and raised in Waynesboro and currently still resides there with her husband, son, naughty puppy, and two cats. She also has two adult sons in the area. Shasta has over 20 years of experience in accounts payable and office administration. She is currently attending Blue Ridge Community College to earn her Associate’s in Accounting to further expand her knowledge.

Shasta’s role at the Chamber as the Director of Operations includes accounts payable, accounts receivable, financials, member management, and events. Shasta also coordinates our Aging in Place group. She is on the Student Advisory Committee at Blue Ridge Community College, Dementia Friendly America SAW Committee, DEI Commission, and treasurer on the Destination Downtown Waynesboro board. Reach out to Shasta if you need any general information about the Chamber or the area.

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Delia Zimmerman

Director of Membership
Delia Zimmerman was born in the hills of West Virginia, grew up in Southern Maryland, and found her permanent home in the Shenandoah Valley. She lives in Staunton with her two daughters. 

Delia first became involved with GARCC as an Ambassador in 2013. In 2015, she was named the Ambassador of the Year as well as Volunteer of the Year for United Way SAW. In 2016, Delia graduated from Leadership Greater Augusta. Prior to coming to GARCC, Delia was in banking, most recently serving as a Branch Manager. 

In her free time, Delia enjoys spending time with her daughters, painting, landscaping, thrifting, and being a crazy plant lady! 

Delia handles all things membership for GARCC- working with new members, membership engagement, and more. 

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