Scott Maio, an account executive with Axxess Ventures, has been named the Carpinteria Chamber of Commerce Ambassador of the Year for 2009.

Volunteer ambassadors serve as a liaison between the chamber and its members. They assist the chamber in a multitude of ways, including facilitating events and mixers.

Maio joined Axxess Ventures in 2007.

— Megan Hilton is president of Axxess Ventures.