Holliday Named Chair of the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors

The Delaware State Chamber of Commerce (DSCC) is pleased to announce that Marie Holliday, CPA, MBA, managing director of Cover & Rossiter, has been elected as chair of the organization’s Board of Directors—assuming the role following the retirement of Nick Lambrow, Delaware regional president of M&T Bank.

Holliday joined Cover & Rossiter in 1997 and was elevated to managing director in 2016. She is a longtime volunteer at the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce having served on multiple committees, including tax and Superstars in Business. In 2019, she joined the State Chamber’s Board of Governors and in 2021, she was elected to the Board of Directors to serve as treasurer. She became vice chair in 2022.

“Marie is a natural leader and dedicated advocate for our mission. Her years engaging with our organization as both a member and a volunteer make her an ideal fit as our chair,” said DSCC President Mike Quaranta. “Her leadership will help us grow and thrive as we continue to serve Delaware’s business community.”

“I’m honored to be selected as chair. In this role, I plan to continue to support the DSCC’s efforts to advocate on behalf of Delaware businesses in areas such as workforce development, economic growth, and sustainability,” shared Holliday. “Amazing things can be achieved when we work together to accomplish our goals.”

John Gooden, president and chief operations officer of M. Davis & Sons, Inc., has stepped into the role of vice chair of the Board of Directors. Gooden also serves as co-chair of the State Chamber’s affiliate, the Delaware Manufacturing Association, and was active on the Joint Military Affairs Committee.

To see a full list of Delaware State Chamber of Commerce board members, visit www.DSCC.com/governance.

The Delaware State Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to promoting an economic climate that strengthens the competitiveness of Delaware businesses and benefits citizens of the state. Founded in 1837 as the Wilmington Board of Trade, the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce has a long history as the largest, most influential business organization in the state. The State Chamber is uniquely positioned to bring parties together to solve problems, create jobs, promote business, and improve the quality of life for all Delawareans.

Cover & Rossiter is an award-winning CPA advisory firm recognized for providing high-quality advice and personalized service to enable their clients to achieve their objectives. The firm is honored to be a two-time winner of The Marvin S. Gilman Superstars in Business Award, presented annually by the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce.