Divisions and Committees
Be seen as a trusted resource to the Chamber while aiding in work that affect the direction of the Chamber. Committees are an ideal way to network and develop leadership skills. Chamber committees also develop programs to increase member benefits, provide education, attract new members, enhance the local business climate and improve the organization's financial strength.
Ambassador Committee
This is the Chamber's welcoming committee. They visit member businesses and host New Member Breakfasts, Business Network Exchanges lunches and ribbon cuttings. Meets the third Wednesday of every month at 9am in the Chamber office.
Chair: Susan Toothman (RE/MAX Premier Choice Realtors)
- Marie Anthony
- Jerry Schwan
- Molly Pensyl
- Chris Miller
- Susan Toothman
- Greg Valentino
- Becky Hajost (Upper Arlington Area Chamber of Commerce)
- Debbie Segor (Upper Arlington Area Chamber of Commerce)
- Elizabeth Krause (Upper Arlington Area Chamber of Commerce)
Annual Chamber Celebration
This committee assists the Chamber with its annual membership dinner and business expo in March. This event was created for its members to showcase their products and services while recognizing and awarding our area business members while celebrating our community.
Chair: Charlie Groezinger (SGO Designer Glass)
- Corlene Adams
- Edie Blough (Title First Agency)
- Becky Hajost (Upper Arlington Area Chamber of Commerce)
- Elizabeth Krause (Upper Arlington Area Chamber of Commerce)
- Chris Miller (The Arlington Bank)
- Michelle Rapp (Ladies Explore Club)
- Doug Ryan (Douglas Real Estate, Inc.)
- Lou Varga (Varga Communications)
- Donna Vorce (First impressions)
- Susan Toothman (RE/MAX Premier Choice Realtors)
Business Advocacy Committee
This group develops positions on business issues and represents the membership to local and state government.
Mission: Monitor and engage in local, state, and national legislative and public policy issues which will affect the economic well-being of the Upper Arlington area business community
Chair : Jaime Sisto (Info Depot)
- Peter Hahn (Dinsmore & Shohl)
- Becky Hajost (UAACC)
- Jim Hyre (Hyre & Associates, LLC)
- Don Leach (Dinsmore & Shohl)
- Tony Macaluso (Macaluso Landscaping Co., Ltd.)
- Robert Radcliff (Resource Development Group)
- Ted Schindler (Schindler & Adams, CPAs)
- J. Christopher Scott (Capital Mediation Associates, LLC)
- Jason Nordstrom (Chase Investment Services)
- Chris Widing (The Widing Financial Group)
- Jon Varner (Jonathan Varner & Associates, LLC)
Business Development Committee
Mission: Serves as a "think tank" for new initiatives to help members connect, learn and grow their businesses. Develop a broader network for education and assistance for those who are looking to start or expand a business.
Chair : Wesley Nehouse (Newhouse, Prophater, Letcher & Moots, LLC)
- Daniel Casey (Focus CFO)
- Rick Dumas (HHH CPA Group LLC.)
- Chris Graff (Ray Insurance Agency, Inc.)
- Becky Hajost (UAACC)
- Jim Hyre (Hyre & Associates)
- Rob Maccabee (Payex)
- Andy Mills (Continental Realty)
- Roy W. Smoot (PNC Bank)
Business Retention Committee
Real job growth over time comes from the expansion of businesses already in the community. This committee in partnership with the UACIC, the Columbus Chamber, & Columbus 2020! work to leverage efforts for economic development locally and in the region.
Mission: Strengthen and grow existing UA businesses
Co- Chairs: Becky Hajost & Robin Lorms (Upper Arlington Community Improvement Corporation)
- Jim Hyre (Hyre & Associates)
- Andy Mills (Continental Realty)
- Robert Radcliff (Resource Development Group)
- Doug Ryan (Douglas Real Estate, Inc)
- Roy Smoot (PNC Bank)
- Jake Will
Community Market Place
"Community Market Place…Connecting Business and Community" Event Community Market Place is a fun and innovative event connecting the residents of Upper Arlington with local businesses. The event encourages the promotion and support of the Upper Arlington business community, entrepreneurial spirit and community awareness.
Chair: Doug Ryan (Douglas Real Estate, Inc)
- Edie Blough (Title First Agency)
- Becky Hajost (UAACC)
- Elizabeth Krause (UAACC)
- Susan Toothman (RE/MAX Premier Choice Realtors)
Financial Taskforce Committee
This committee works to evaluate and improve the Chamber's financial standing.
Mission: Promote and Manage the Financial Health of the Upper Arlington Area Chamber of Commerce
Chair: Rick Dumas (HHH CPA Group, LLC)
- Becky Hajost (UAACFC)
- Jason Nordstrom (Chase Investment Services)
- Reginald S. Warner (Chief Financial Officer)
- Scott Grimes (Norman, Jones, Enlow & Co)
2011 Golf Classic Committee
This committee plans and administers the annual Golf Classic, including soliciting sponsors, collecting door prizes, and promoting the event. Meets May through September.
Co-Chairs: Tony Macaluso (Macaluso Landscaping Co., Ltd.) & Chris Graff (Ray Ins. Agency, Inc.)
- Corlene Adams
- Becky Hajost (UAACC)
- Elizabeth Krause (UAACC)
- Bonnie Lustnauer (Talon Title Agency)
- Wes Newhouse (Newhouse, Prophater, Letcher & Moots)
- Jason Nordstrom (Chase Bank)
- Chris Widing (The Widing Financial Group)
Membership Committee
Chair: Edie Blough (Title First Agency)
- Janet Boissy (Indus Hotels)
- Becky Hajost (UAACC)
- Elizabeth Krause (UAACC
- Chris Miller (The Arlington Bank)
- Doug Ryan (Douglas Real Estate, Inc.)
- Debbie Segor (UAACC)
- Susan Toothman (RE/MAX Premier Choice Realtors)
- Donna Vorce (First Impressions)
Older Adult Life Care Resource Group Committee
Dedicated to promoting a dignified, healthful quality of life for older adults by advocating for vital services, offering lifelong learning activities, recognizing the continued and varied accomplishments of older adults and being an accessible and trusted community resource to the seniors in the UA area./p>
Chair: Amy Schossler (Upper Arlington Commission on Aging)
- Melissa Ackison (Assisting Hands Home Care)
- Nany Barrett-Paschke (Home Instead Senior Care)
- Susan Beggs (BrightStar Care)
- Dan Brochetti (Northwest Counseling Services)
- Kathleen Cardmody (Mill Run Gardens and Care Center)
- Drew Chenos (InCare)
- Becky Converse (The Forum at Knightsbrige)
- Kenneth Cornell (Nightingale Home Care)
- Kimberly Curtis ( Abbington of Arlington Assisted Living)
- Pat Fitzgerald (Foot Solutions)
- Kim Fullerton (Arlington Court Nursing and Rehab Center)
- Brian Gillespie (Schoedinger Funeral and Cremation Services)
- Hollie Goldberg (Northwest Counseling)
- Heather Guerrieri (Nightingale Home Care)
- Becky Hajost (UAACC)
- Jason Hill (BrightStar Care)
- Renee Keels (Heritage Day Health Centers)
- Tricia Kincaid (Amity Care Home Health Services)
- Greg Macklin
- Jami McClure
- Kristin Mowery (Whetstone Gardens and Care Center)
- Julie Olds (Mayfair Village)
- Jeannine Palmer (PR Life Management Services, LLC)
- Marilyn Parker (Home Instead Senior Care)
- Laura Poisson (Capital Mediation Associates)
- Jessica Pokorny (Arlingworth Health, Inc)
- Carol Rieland (Heritage Day Health Centers)
- Deborah Russo (Interim Health Care)
- Carol Savage (Northwest Counseling)
- J. Christopher Scott (Capital Mediation Associates)
- Suzy Smith (Suzy's Helping Hands)
- Marcia Strall, PCM (ElderLife Solution, Ltd.)
- Lisa Sykes (Interim Health Care)
- Melissa Vanburen (Traditions at Mill Run)
- Sherri Wamsley (Westminster-Thurber Community)
- Jeff Watson (Alzheimer's Association of Central Ohio)
- Lindsey Wright (First Community Village)
Public Relations Committee
Marketing and communications professionals on this committee help promote the Chamber and its programs. Meets monthly.
Mission: Uitilize marketing & communication strategies to inform our members and the UA community of the Chamber's mission, strategies and key activities.
Chair: David Peters (Net Point Marketing, LLC)
- Becky Hajost (UACC)
- Molly Pensyl (Tri-Village Magazine)
- Scott Reisz (Forthwrite Communications)
Retail / Economic Development Committee
Mission: Grow and maintain a year-round shop local retail awareness campaign via a partnership with the City of UA
Chair: Kathleen Gill (Tri-Village Magazine)
- Charlie Groezinger (SGO Designer Glass)
- Becky Hajost (UACC)
- Molly Pensyl (Tri-Village Magazine)
- Jon Pugh (Ship Print eSell)
- Emilie Smith (The Original Goodie Shop)
- Emma Speight (City of Upper Arlington)
Taste of UA Committee 2011
Members for this committee begin planning in March for the Chamber's largest annual event, the Taste of Upper Arlington. The TASTE is a showcase for all member businesses and a chance for the chamber to interact with the community. The event features food from local restaurants and caterers, and annually attracts more than 12,000 people and 120 exhibitors.
Chair – Charlie Groezinger (SGO Designer Glass)
- Edie Blough (Title First Agency)
- Sunita Byg (Metlife)
- Jeff Danziger (Edward Jones Investments)
- Charlie Groezinger (SGO Designer Glass)
- Becky Hajost (UAACC)
- Elizabeth Krause(UAACC)
- Tom Large (Time Out Amusements)
- Chris Miller (The Arlington Bank)
- Jason Nordstrom (Chase Investment Services Corp)
- Andy Schmidt (Schmidt's of German Village)
- Debbie Segor (UAACC)
- Susan Toothman (RE/MAX Premier Choice Realtors)
- Donna Vorce (First Impressions)
Upper Arlington Community Improvement Corporation
The UACIC accomplishes its mission by building partnerships, identifying and evaluating economic development opportunities, making recommendations to city officials, and advocating for and participating in projects that bring economic vitality to the community.
- Helena Anderson
- Frank Ciotola
- Jeffrey T. DeLeone
- Becky Hajost
- David Hartsook
- Jim Jennings
- Robin Lorms
- Phil Markwood
- Ted Schindler
- James Sisto
- Jake Will
- Erik Yassenoff
Young Professional's of Upper Arlington
The CYP CLUB (Columbus Young Professionals Club) is partnering with the Upper Arlington Area Chamber of Commerce and will collaborate to develop a three-pronged approach to professional development and community opportunities in Upper Arlington for area young professionals.
Chair – Jeff Danziger (Edward Jones Financial)
- Kevin Brabender (McGohan Brabender)
- Duke Dye ( Riverside Eye Care)
- Luke Ebelhor (Haladon Technologies Inc.)
- Chris Graff (Ray Insurance Agency Inc.
- Elizabeth Krause (UAACC)
- Chris Miller (The Arlington Bank)
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