What are the roles of Chamber Staff?
Linda Smith – President
Linda provides leadership and guidance for the Chamber and its committees overseeing all operations, goals and budget.
Lois Booth – Assistant to the President - (x29)
Lois is your key contact for all media requests and is administrative support for ATHENA, the Board of Directors and Executive committees. Lois is our volunteer coordinator and assists with event coordination.
Igor Siljanoski – Policy Manager – (x28)
Igor oversees the Policy (Advocacy and Resolution) process and is the staff liaison for Environment & Energy, Finance & Taxation, Government Relations, and Transportation committees. Igor also oversees our bi-monthly electronic newsletter.
John Thrasher – Director of Sales Representative – (x23)
John manages all sales for new members. John is also responsible for all member retention and affinity rewards programs.
Crystal VanAspert – Financial & Office Coordinator – (x27)
Crystal handles all accounting, purchasing, invoices, flyer inserts and facilities rentals. Crystal manages the Chamber’s Human Resource policies.
Marianne Burke – Event Manager – (x21)
Marianne manages the sponsorship program and events including luncheons, breakfasts, seminars and workshops. Marianne is the staff liaison for ATHENA events, After Business, Business Excellence Awards, Golf, and Chairman’s Ball committees. When a policy committee hosts an event i.e. Transportation, Marianne coordinates the details.
Michele Watson – Membership Coordinator – (x30)
Michele maintains the membership database including members, contacts and volunteers; coordinates new member orientations and the member retention strategy and handles all member inquiries for services (i.e. health benefits, affinity rewards programs). Michele is the staff liaison for the Membership Services and Development committee.
