Ambassador Committee

The mission of the Ambassadors is to act as a catalyst between the Chamber, its functions, members and the general public, to promote and develop new membership and to create an acceptable atmosphere in which business can effectively network.

Ambassadors act as Chamber volunteer representatives who assist Chamber staff at all Chamber programs and events. Annually, this committee recognizes a local firm or organization for improvements to their building facade, thereby enhancing the image of their organization and the community.

Ambassadors plan the annual Restaurant Rally held in the winter to promote local restaurants. They also assist in ribbon cutting ceremonies for all grand openings, new businesses, re-openings, ground breakings and grand events.

The Ambassador Committee meets at noon on the second Friday of every month at various restaurants.

For more information or to join this committee, contact Melissa Jaakkola at 517/782-8221.

Ambassador Committee Members

Chair: Dr. Michelle Shields
Baker College
Vice Chair: Teri Papiersky
South Central Credit Union
Secretary: Crystal Chalecki
Slingshot Transportation and Creative Promotions
Treasurer: Tim Bair
VDN Services
Conference & Fundraising: Deanna Leicht
New York Life Insurance
Joe Cranmore
American Office Solutions
Jesten Denbrock
Barker Weber Insurance
Albert Earle
Office Depot
Valerie Lockwood
Springbrook Meadows Apartments
Dr. Chuck Ferry
Double Chiropractic
Freddie Dancy
AFLAC
Judy Reynolds
Retired Member
Laura Mobley
Emplyment Plus
Rick Reynolds
Barker Weber Insurance
Brad McEldowney
American Office Solutions
Candy Snow
Celestial Nutrition
Larry Snow
Celestial Nutrition
Brandy Hathaway
Total Wellness Company, LLC
Amanda Taylor
Gallery Place Apartments
Vicki Steele
Christoff & Sons Floor Covering Inc.
Suzanne McCloskey
Student Member
Staff Liaison: Melissa Jaakkola
Jackson County Chamber of Commerce