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 or call 517/782-8221.

Ambassador Committee Members

Chair: Terri Papiersky
South Central Credit Union
Vice Chair: Freddy Dancy
Individual Member
Secretary: Valerie Lockwood
Springbrook Meadows Apartments
Treasurer: Tim Bair
VDN Services
Conference & Fundraising: Deanna Leicht
New York Life Insurance
Denise Brown
Fifth Third Bank
Linda Cavasin
Citizens Bank
Crystal Chalecki

Slingshot Transportation and Creative Promotions
Joe Cranmore
American Office Solutions
Albert Earle
Office Depot
Dr. Chuck Ferry
Double Chiropractic
Brad McEldowney
American Office Solutions
Susan Paris
Paris Agency, LLC
Beth Ploof
EECU-A Community Credit Union
Shannon Price
Baker College
Judy Reynolds
Retired Member
Rick Reynolds

Barker Weber Insurance
Dr. Michelle Shields
Jackson Community College
Candy Snow
Celestial Nutrition
Larry Snow
Celestial Nutrition
Kathy Spahr
EECU-A Community Credit Union
Vicki Steele
Christoff & Sons Floor Covering Inc.
Amanda Taylor
Gallery Place Apartments
Jill Wesolowski
Junior Achievement of the Michigan Edge
Staff Liaison: Melissa Jaakkola
Jackson County Chamber of Commerce
Staff Liaison: Mindy Bradish-Orta
Jackson County Chamber of Commerce