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WHO ARE YOUR CHAMBER AMBASSADORS?




Dan Betts
SMITH BARNEY, Financial Advisor
"Being an ambassador gives me the opportunity to meet motivated business people while helping them become a part of an organization I believe in: the Chamber!"


William Cann
The Cafaro Company, Specialty Leasing Representative
"I became a Regional Chamber ambassador because I believe in the area and the businesses that have made roots here. As an ambassador, I'm looking forward to making a positive impact with all Regional Chamber members. I am excited to assist businesses in reaching their full potential in the area—and beyond."


Brett Carnahan
SEVEN SEVENTEEN CREDIT UNION, Commercial Lending Officer
“I wanted to become an ambassador in order to network with other business professionals in our Mahoning Valley, share information regarding our respective companies and explore ways in which I may be able to help make their business more profitable.”


Dawn Carson
WFMJ/WBCB TELEVISION, INC., Account Executive
“As a young professional in Youngstown, being an ambassador has given me the opportunity to meet with other young professionals who believe in the Chamber and Youngstown. I believe that with the Chamber’s help and direction, Youngstown will once again be a place where young people want to stay and businesses can thrive.”


Tim Cerimele
National Healthcare Access, Inc., Account Executive
"I joined the Chamber and became an ambassador because our local area is my life. The ambassadors represent our Chamber at the highest level and exemplify great community involvement. As a younger professional, it is crucial to help be a part of this organization and the community because, unconditionally, they will do the same for us throughout our lives and careers."


Donna Chappell
CHAPPELL'S HOUSE OF PICTURES & FRAMES, Owner
“The ambassador program gives me an opportunity to share with new members the benefits of belonging to the Regional Chamber. It keeps me current on new programs the Chamber offers that can help other businesses.”


Mark Cole
AMERICAN NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY, Agent
"I love meeting new people, and when I belong to any group or organization, I like to be more involved to really get to know everyone. I am always trying to help everyone I know in life, and meeting new people that can help me and everyone I know when the need arises is always a help. I am a resource person to everyone I know, and by joining the Chamber, I get to become an even more powerful resource person to all my friends, family and clients. And now that I am an ambassador, I get to help out with more events and, again, make new friends that can help me for a lifetime.”



Michael Creatore
FOCAL POINT COACHING, LLC, Certified Executive and Business Coach


Anthony Daprile
GEM-YOUNG INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC., Financial Advisor
"I became an Ambassador for the Chamber to better understand the benefits the Chamber offers to its members, as well as the community. The Chamber has a great presence in our community and is a driving force in today's regional economy. As a business professional, I feel it is important to be informed on what could impact the regional economy, as well as business."


Marilyn Davis
STAFFING PARTNERS, Branch Manager


Doug Dickson
DICKSON INSURANCE, INC., President
"I have been an ambassador for the Chamber since 1999. This makes me one of the oldest ambassadors. Why do I spend all that time year after year helping the Chamber? It is because I feel the Chamber is the best organization to help the town grow. If the town grows, then I have a better chance of having my business grow, and so do you.”


Rose DoCampo
INTERNET DATA MANAGEMENT


Richard Ellashek
R. KASHMIRY & ASSOCIATES, INC., Account Executive
“The Ambassador committee provides an opportunity to make a difference in the Youngstown-Warren business community. There is no better way to network and meet new people while promoting the Chamber.”


Monica Gable
INNOVATION EXHIBITS, INC., Vice President
"Being an ambassador allows me to give back to an organization that does so much for businesses and our community. I really enjoy the people I have met through the events I attend. I encourage all new and existing members to take advantage of the many opportunities provided by the Chamber to help grow their businesses and share their stories with other Chamber members.”


Christine Gerst
HUNTINGTON BANK - TIPPECANOE BANKING OFFICE, Vice President


Brian Governor
P & W MARKETING, INC., President
"I enjoy being an ambassador for the Regional Chamber...it has allowed me to meet other professionals, create business relationships and promote the importance of the Chamber here in the Valley."


Gary Grimm
PAIGE & BYRNES INSURANCE AGENCY, INC., Director/Business Development
"I believe being a member of the Chamber’s ambassador group helps promote the Chamber membership as a whole and provides an avenue for the new members to use to answer any concerns they may have. A friendly face at our gatherings, good business connections to use and most of all, new friends.”


Carol Hitchcock
HOME INSTEAD SENIOR CARE, Owner
"I am an ambassador because I believe in the vision and the mission of the Regional Chamber. One part of that vision is to change the image and the direction of our Valley. I want to be a part of that by welcoming new members and spreading that vision in our community.”


Janice Jasinski
SCHROEDEL, SCULLIN & BESTIC, CPAs, Manager


Ray Knapik
RTI INTERNATIONAL METALS, INC., Director, Business Planning
"Being an ambassador enables me to be personally involved in helping to promote the efficiency and effectiveness of our Chamber. It provides a wonderful opportunity to network and establish personal ties with many of our members and staff. The camaraderie is great. It is truly enlightening to be associated with other highly motivated members of our business community.”


Natalie Lariccia
MERRILL LYNCH, Senior Associate
"I recently moved back to the area, and the Chamber’s Ambassador Program is an excellent way to get involved with the Chamber and meet other area professionals who are interested in making a positive impact in the Mahoning Valley. I have met some wonderful people through the Ambassador program, and I’m looking forward to continuing to work with the Chamber to help showcase and promote the amenities and business opportunities that our Valley can offer.”



Melissa Lias
STAFF RIGHT PERSONNEL SERVICES, LLC, Account Executive




Lance Morrison
NADLER, NADLER & BURDMAN CO., LPA, Attorney
“There are two reasons I am an ambassador. First of all, I believe in community involvement.  Also, I believe the Chamber is the foremost organization in our area dedicated to real, positive change, development and progress in our community. I want to be part of that.”


Brad Murphy
STEEL VALLEY COMPUTERS, LLC, Owner


Raquel Pacheco
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH, INC., Financial Advisor
"It is such an honor to serve as an ambassador of the Regional Chamber. As a long-time member of the Chamber, it is a privilege to communicate the many benefits that Chamber members experience. As a business professional, I have enjoyed interacting with new members and serving as an additional contact point for them.”


Gary Pilcher
BUTLER WICK & CO., INC., Vice President, Butler Wick Trust Co.
"I became an ambassador to become more involved in the development of my community, to become more aware of what is happening in my community and to help my company by establishing stronger ties with the business community.”


Ronaldo Rossi
GBS CORP., Business Development Representative, Document Imaging
"I have been an ambassador for 15 years. I have enjoyed helping our community grow and introducing businesses to peer groups to help increase their business. This also is a great opportunity to introduce our company, GBS Corp., and possibly help them with their document imaging needs.”


Orvill Simons
WKBN-TV, WYFX-TV, NVT YOUNGSTOWN, LLC, Account Manager
"I became an ambassador so that I could speak to local business owners outside of their businesses. I wanted to learn more about them and their businesses outside of a selling atmosphere. I attended a business marketplace and saw the important role the ambassadors provide for the Chamber and all of the members. I have been an ambassador since June 2006.”


Robert Smith
CAMELOT LANES, President
"This community has been very kind to me and my family. Working with the Chamber as an ambassador gives me an opportunity to extol the benefits of living and working in the Mahoning Valley. Hopefully, I can pay back the many favors done for me."


Roy Thomas
TOASTMASTERS #3408, Past President
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