Board of Directors & Staff

The Board of Directors is the policy body of the Gahanna Area Chamber of Commerce. Its members represent a cross-section of the business and professional leadership in the community. Genuine and unselfish interest in the Chamber and its objective is the first requirement for the Board members. It has always been considered an honor to serve on the Board. The proper performance of responsibility by directors and officers is vital to the sound and efficient operation of the Gahanna Area Chamber.

2012 Board of Directors & Staff

Below are the currently serving 2012 Board of Directors and Staff.

Ron Wolfinger, Chairman LegalShield and GoSmallBiz.com
Charlie Collins, Vice-Chair of Business Development Collins Financial Services Co.
Richard Conover, Vice Chair Operations Aflac/Richard Conover
Mary Beth Brigleb, Treasurer newImage Business Cards
Tina Levo, Secretary Tina Levo-Coldwell Banker King Thompson
Betty Collins, Director Nipps, Brown, Collins & Associates, Inc.
Bill Plesich, Director Renier Construction
Kandace Watkins, Director C|Suites
Karen Eylon, Director Gahanna Convention & Visitors Bureau
Leah Evans, Director Gahanna Planning & Development Dept.
Michelle Haslinger, Director PNC Bank (Broad Street Location)
Paul Hall, Director Mastery Marketing Group
Leslee Blake, President
Becky Whittington, Office Administrator

 

General Functions of the Chamber Board

There are general functions of the Gahanna Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors in order to maintain effective operations of a chamber and a board of directors. Below is a list of the most vital duties that the Board of Directors performs.  Each individual’s actual role within the Board of Directors is also dependent on that member’s expertise, interests and time commitments. The Board of Directors shall:

  • Set the overall policy of the organization
  • Determine the goals of the chamber through an approved Program of Work
  • Provide adequate funds to do the job through the annual budget
  • Establish the dues structure
  • Provide elections of directors and officers in accordance with the by-laws
  • Recommend changes in the by-laws
  • Approved in advance all expenditures not included in the budget
  • Fill all vacancies occurring on the Board of Directors in accordance with the by-laws
  • Meet as required in the by-laws, or more frequently on the call of the Chairperson, or on the board’s own motion, and set the dates for such meetings
  • Provide adequate facilities and equipment
  • Employ and annually evaluate the performance of the President