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People Make the Difference.

Our volunteersThe Greenville Chamber is guided by a board of directors representing all business sectors in Greenville, Michigan. They meet monthly and attend and promote Chamber events. Understanding the importance of a vibrant Chamber, they make sure that our priorities reflect those of Greenville's business community.  
 
Chair:  Pete Haines, Greenville Public Schools
Vice Chair:  Jeff Loding, Greenville Truck & Welding Supply
Treasurer:  Chris Wellman, Chemical Bank
Past Chairman:  Karen Karatkiewicz, Spectrum Health United Hospital
Terry Acker - Acker Title Agency
Darrell Eggleston - Big L Home Center
Dale Hartway - Greenville Tool & Die Company
Ed Koehn - Ed Koehn Ford.Lincoln.Mercury
Mike Moyle - AmericInn Lodge & Suites
Lori Richardson - Brad's Services
Chamber Champions - This simple, effective program helps  Chamber staff communicate with members and provides Chamber Champions with networking opportunities.  Chamber Champs meet quarterly.  Many thanks to our "Champs"!  Call 754-5697 if you would like to join this group.
 
Our Staff:  Office Administrator - Dani Perry is our newest addition.  Dani is friendly, helpful and amazingly organized!  Not only does she keep all of our i's dotted and our t's crossed; but she is a longtime Greenville resident.  If Dani can’t get you the information you need, she will certainly be able to help you find it. 
 
VP of Member Services - Originally from the area, Gae Donovan-Wolfe has experience managing stores for a national clothing store as well as owning a small business with her husband.  Gae coordinates all of our career pathways and other special events at the Chamber office, and she always seems to do it with a smile.
 
Executive Director Candy Kerschen has her Bachelor's in Business Management and brings experience managing restaurants in various cities across the country, and then a personnel agency in Chicago. Candy is originally from West Michigan and has called Greenville "home" since 1991.  She is excited to have the opportunity to advocate for business in Greenville, Michigan - a great place to "Live,Work, shop, and play...Minutes away!"    

 

 "Outstanding Chamber of the Year"  - The Greenville Chamber has received this award from the Michigan Association of Chamber Professionals.  Judged independently by Chamber Executives in Illinois and Indiana, areas reviewed are: governance, fiscal responsibility, advocacy, programming, and membership growth & retention.  The Chamber is proud to have received this award and continues working to deserve such an honor.
 
National Accreditation  Less than 5% of chambers in the U.S.  have this distinction. The U.S. Chamber thoroughly examines governance, fiscal responsibility, advocacy, programming, and membership growth and retention.  Maintaining accreditation for almost 40 years is a accomplishment.