Wendy Hamilton to Continue as Board Chair, Mike Zamiara of Niowave to Continue as Chair-Elect
Due to the unprecedented challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) Board of Directors has decided to keep its full board in place for another year. Wendy Hamilton, CEO of TechSmith, will serve a second year as the board chair in 2021. Mike Zamiara of Niowave will serve as chair-elect and is in line to serve as board chair in 2022.
“This year has been challenging for all of our organizations as we have adjusted to the realities forced upon us by the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Wendy Hamilton of TechSmith, LRCC Board Chair. “We felt that the continuity of having the full board remain in place was in the best interests for the overall operations of the Lansing Regional Chamber.”
“I am excited at the thought of having the board leadership and full board serve together again in 2021,” said Tim Daman, president & CEO, LRCC. “The experience of having worked together for the past year will benefit both the board of directors and our Chamber team in 2021.”
In addition to Hamilton, Dean, and Zamiara, 2021 LRCC board officers include Patricia Scott, Foster Swift Collins & Smith (Legal Counsel); Andrew Rose, Rehmann (Treasurer); and Tim Daman, president and CEO, LRCC. The full 2021 LRCC Board of Directors is as follows:
Officers (One-year Appointment)
- Board Chair: Wendy Hamilton, TechSmith
- Past Chair: Patrick Dean, Dean Transportation
- Chair-Elect: Mike Zamiara, Niowave
- Legal Counsel: Patricia Scott, Foster Swift Collins & Smith
- Treasurer: Andrew Rose, Rehmann
- President: Tim Daman, LRCC
Division Directors
- Marketing and Communication: Lisa O’Connor, Publicom
- Regional Initiatives: Kirk Ray, McLaren Greater Lansing
- Member Services: Michelle Massey, Dewpoint
- Government Relations: Matt Resch, Resch Strategies
At-Large Members
- Roger Graff, Farm Bureau Insurance Company
- Glenn Granger, Granger Construction
- Van Martin, Martin Commercial Properties
- Jim Farrell, Dart Container
- Jeff Metts, Dowding Industries
- Keith Granger, Granger
- Steve Quinlan, Neogen
- Ken Misiewicz, Pleune Service Company
- Joe Ruth, Sparrow Health System
- Dr. Kathleen Wilbur, Michigan State University
- Tina Brumley, Auto-Owners Insurance Co.
- Kevin Zielke, AF Group
- David Zyble, Jackson National Life Insurance
- David Lewis, AT&T
- April Clobes, Michigan State University Federal Credit Union
- Lisa Ellen Smith, Inverve Marketing
- Todd Surline, Hiring Solutions
- Darci Marcum, General Motors
Board Partnerships
- LEAP, Inc.: Bob Trezise, LEAP, Inc.
- Grand River Connection: Steve Hershfield, CBRE
- ATHENA WIN: Jenn Sturdy, PNC Bank
- Black Business Alliance of Lansing: Dr. Alane Laws-Barker, Sparrow Health System
About the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) works relentlessly to help businesses connect, grow and thrive. For more than 115 years, the Chamber has served as the voice of the Greater Lansing business community. More information about LRCC, its programs and services can be found online at lansingchamber.org, Facebook (@LansingChamber), Instagram (@lansingregionalchamber), Twitter (@LansingChamber), and LinkedIn.
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