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Directors serve three-year terms and take office on October 1 of each year. Our directors and members come from every segment of the local business community. |
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Carl Griffith, Chairman Carl started his career as a Fire/Safety Specialist for the US Air Force. After his military duty he managed Safety and Loss Prevention activities for companies in the telecommunications industry. He became experienced in safety, risk management, fire and environmental engineering. He is currently the Director of Safety and Quality Assurance at Intren, Inc. (previously known as Trench-it, Inc.) an underground contractor based in Union, Illinois. Carl serves as an Officer of the Utilities Division of the National Safety Council; he has earned the NSC's, Distinguished Service to Safety Award. This award is the highest honor bestowed on an individual by the NSC in recognition of outstanding service to the field of safety. Carl has twice earned the NSC's Cameron Award. He is a board member and past president of the National Safety Management Society (NSMS). The NSMS awarded him it's first Safety Management Professional of the Year Award. Car is also a board member of the Illinois Safety Council, the Institute for Safety and Health management, the Chicago Land Safety Council and the National Safety Councils board of delegates where he is on the transportation venue committee. Carl holds certifications as a Certified Safety and Health Manager, Certified Utility Safety Administrator, Certified Professional Environmental Auditor (Health and Safety), Certified Product Safety manager and a Certified Hazard Control Manager. Carl has a B.A. in Safety Management, and has written numerous articles for professional safety publications. He also holds professional members in the American Society of Safety Engineers, where is a member of the Z359 committee. Carl is also a member of the National Safety Council, the Illinois Safety Council, the National Safety Management Society and the Underground Contractor's Association where he is the chairman of the safety committee. Carl is the Vice-Chairman of the Board for the Marengo-Union Chamber of Commerce and a member of the Union Lion's Club.
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Carla Weiss, Vice -Chairperson Carla is a life long resident of Marengo where she is married to her high school sweetheart, Bill and is raising a family. Her career started in the banking business in 1987. But in 1997 she switched her her interest to restaurant management which ultimately lead to the ownership of her own business in 2001. After a few years she returned to banking and now holds the position of Business Development Officer/Cash Management Advisor for Castle Bank in Marengo. Carla's background in Banking and experience as a restaurant owner complements the Chamber's leadership team.
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Dawn Wagner, Treasurer Dawn was born and raised in the Marengo-Union area. I am a Marengo Community High School graduate. My husband, Bob and I have two daughters, DeAnn and Cinda. We have lived in the Village of Union for 21 years. I work for Prairie Community Bank as their Union Branch Manager and have 27 years of banking experience. This is my second term as a Chamber Director.
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Lisa Rossow, Past Chairman Lisa was born in Elgin and grew up in Hampshire. Currently I am the Managing broker for our family owned business, Century 21-New Heritage in Marengo. Not to bad for a Harmpshire High School/Northern Illinois University Graduate. I married my high school sweetheart and have 3 young children. I currently serve as the Chairman of the Board for the Marengo-Union Chamber of Commerce and am on the Board of Directors for the McHenry County Association of Realtors, and a member of numerous other chambers and trade associations. I stay pretty busy with all of that. I live for the day and try to make the most of each one. I truly love my job and get tons of satisfaction out of helping my agents and clients any way I can. Century 21 New Heritage is a family owned business which has specialized in and grown with many distinguished communities in the area. The chamber has been a huge part of that success in Marengo and Union. We joined the chamber about 20 years ago and it has helped us to grow with the community. The power of networking is huge in a service industry and the chamber has been our bridge to the people in the community throughout the years. |
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Sheila Amiry Franks, Gerkin & McKenna, PC Sheila is an attorney at Franks, Gerkin & McKenna, P.C. in Marengo, IL where she practices family law, criminal law, commercial litigation, and transactional law. Sheila is originally from Barrington, IL, where her family still resides. Sheila graduated from Northern Illinois University College of Law. She received her bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree in Public Communication from American University in Washington, D.C. Prior to practicing law, she worked in the public relations field. |
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Pat Lawlor Biography coming soon! |
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John Kengott Biography coming soon! |
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Rich Browne Biography coming soon! |
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Ryan Varney Biography coming soon! |
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Kimberly Meyers Biography coming soon! |
Julie Remke CARQUEST Auto Parts of Woodstock Biography and picture coming soon! |
David Wickboldt Harmony Computers, Inc Biography and picture coming soon! |
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Marlene Slavin Biography coming soon! |
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Nicole Shadle Biography coming soon! |
