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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: Dr. Michelle Shields
    Jackson Community 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
  • Denise Brown 
    Fifth Third Bank
  • Linda Cavasin 
    Citizens Bank
  • Joe Cranmore
    American Office Solutions
  • Freddie Dancy
    AFLAC
  • Albert Earle
    Office Depot
  • Dr. Chuck Ferry
    Double Chiropractic
  • Valerie Lockwood
    Springbrook Meadows Apartments
  • 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
  • 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
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