Board of Directors
The Ionia Area Chamber of Commerce is proud of our Board of Directors. The IACC Board represents a cross section of area businesses & organizations. They volunteer many hours to assist in the decision making that enhances and strengthens membership as well as promotes our area. Each member is committed to setting aside their valuable time to provide insights, vision and expertise on the future of the Ionia Area Chamber of Commerce. Throughout the year, with each endeavor, they reinforce our belief that the Ionia area is ‘More Than You Imagine’ as they volunteer on Chamber Teams as well as serve on other Area Boards and Committees that support our community.
Ashley Brownell
Assistant Director of Member Services – Michigan One Credit Union
Mike Rockafellow
Janice Gustafson
Vice President of Accounting – Independent Bank
Barb Montgomery
Owner – Lucky Dog Grooming Salon
Dave Cook
Steve Hodgkins
John Krueger
Steve O'Mara
Tom Chadwick
Robert Lake III
Director – Lake Funeral Homes
Heather Poland-Sizemore
Karlee Bailey
Abbigail Stalker
Becky Wagner
Precia Garland
Linda Reetz
Amy Herbruck
Robert Spohr
Ryan Wilson
Officers
Ashley Brownell – President
Mike Rockafellow – Vice President
Janice Gustafson – Treasurer
Newly Elected Board Members for 2021
Ashley Brownell
Steve Hodgkins
Steve O’Mara
Becky Wagner
Interested in serving the Chamber of Commerce as a Board Member?
- Overview of a Board Member
- The IACC Board is comprised of:
- (12) Elected Directors (3-year terms)
- (3) Directors ‘At-Large’ (1-year terms*)
- (4) Directors By Virtue of Position: Ionia City Manager, Ionia Ambassador President, Ionia Jaycee’s President and Ionia County Economic Alliance
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Elected Directors (3-year term)
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- Each year in September, a Nominating Committee selected by the President of the Ionia Area Chamber of Commerce will file a slate with the Executive Director naming at least (4) Elected Directors. Upon acceptance by the existing Board of Directors, the Executive Director will email the slate to all members in good standing no later than October 1st.
- Members in good-standing who are interested in serving on the Board of Directors may petition to run for a full board of director position (3-year term) against candidates selected by the Nominating Committee with the support and signatures of 10 fellow members, also in good-standing. .
- A petition is completed and turned in by the deadline. The petitioner is then added to the ballot emailed out to all current chamber members by November 1st. An election committee of appointed board members (none who are on the current ballot) then tallies the votes and announces the newly elected members at the next regularly scheduled board meeting.
- If no petitions are received, the slate presented by the Nominating Committee will be accepted as the newly Elected Directors ‘to serve 3-year terms beginning on January 1 of the following year.
- Elected Director positions may become open mid-term due to vacancies. Members will be notified of their ability to apply if/when this occurs. Interested parties submit a candidate data and interest form, and may also include a letter of intent. At the next regularly scheduled meeting the candidates are reviewed by the board and one candidate is recommended for the open director at large position
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Director ‘At Large Positions
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- Annually, all three (3) of the Director ‘At Large’ terms end on December 31st. Toward the end of each term, all interested candidates for the following year Director At-Large positions will be presented to and selected by the current IACC Board of Directors. Though it is likely that you would be asked to renew for a consecutive year, it is not guaranteed.
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