Long Beach Chamber of Commerce announces 2026 Board and Chair, Guy ''Tanner'' Montella

The Long Beach Chamber is pleased to announce Guy "Tanner" Montella as the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce Chair for 2026. 

Tanner Montella is the 2026 Chair of the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce and a Long Beach resident with a strong commitment to community and economic growth.

He serves as the General Manager of Bankhouse Coffee and Coast Roast Coffee, family-owned and operated businesses, and is positioned to assume leadership of the businesses in the future. He also serves as a wholesale representative for the company’s roasting plant, working directly with partners and businesses throughout the region. Through his day-to-day leadership at Bankhouse Coffee and Coast Roast Coffee, Tanner stays closely connected to residents, entrepreneurs, and visitors, gaining valuable insight into the needs of small businesses along the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

In addition to leading the Chamber, Tanner serves on the boards of Long Beach Main Street and Gulfport Main Street, contributing to regional efforts focused on economic vitality and community development. He is the youngest individual to ever serve as Board Chair of the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce.

Tanner is also a graduate of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Leadership Program, Class of 2025. With a passion for small businesses and community growth, he continues to help strengthen and energize the Mississippi Gulf Coast.