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            Lakewood Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors

Kim Leadbetter, President
616-374-1100
jordanlakeflorals@gmail.com

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Kim is the owner and florist at Jordan Lake Florals in Lake Odessa. After Graduating from Lakewood in 1984, she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business from Central Michigan University. Kim has lived in various US states with her husband and their 3 children. She served as Chapter President of “The Welcome Wagon,” as a board member of “Phoenix Flight” and ran her own business in residential interior decorating and “Design to Sell It.” She also earned a Real Estate License to better serve her clients.
After returning to Michigan in 2017 with her family, she started a small business in Lake Odessa. Kim has most recently attended a National Wedding Floral Design Program and is building that specialty into her business. She enjoys spending time with her family on Jordan Lake, participating in community project.


Laura Campbell, Treasurer
PFCU, 616-374-0100
laura@pfcu4me.com

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Laura grew up in Portland MI and lived in Grand Rapids for 12 years before moving to Clarksville to be closer to her position as Branch Manager for Lake Odessa Branch of PFCU. She has worked in the financial industry for 10 years and has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Ferris State University along with an Associate’s Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences. Laura lives with her husband Alex and has one child, Sutton. Laura looks forward to getting out in the community more now that she is living in the area. Laura is currently serving her first term with the Chamber Board.
 


Jennifer Salgat, Vice President
Lake Odessa Community Library, 616-374-4591
lkojen@llcoop.org

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Jennifer has been involved in the Lakewood Community since 2005. She began working at the Lake Odessa Community Library in 2010 after 17 years of raising four children and is now the Director. She is passionate about literacy, excel spreadsheets, and accepting people as they are. Jennifer is a proponent of teaching old dogs new tricks and is currently tackling the skills of home remodeling and learning spanish via the Library's online program. She currently resides in Ada, MI and loves living two doors away from her granddaughter. She also enjoys spending time with her adult children and her two orange tabbies, Carl and Gary. ​




Christa Wetzel, Secretary 
Alpha Family Center of Lowell and Lake Odessa, 616-987-9533
alphafamilycenter@afclowell.org

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Christa has been serving for 7 years as the Executive Director of the Alpha Family Center of Lowell and Lake Odessa. Christa's education background is a BS degree in Criminal Justice, minoring in Graphic Design, and a MA degree in counseling. Her career path has had her involved with the social service field for over 20 years. Her previous employers include working with the Department of Human Services (now DHHS), the Holland Rescue Mission, DA Blodgett St John's Home, Comfort Keepers, and her church. In addition, she spent a year overseas living mainly in Slovakia and London teaching in the university and working with recovering alcoholics. The Alpha Family Center of Lake Odessa opened in January 2020, and Christa joined the Chamber at that time to invest in the community. It is a deep passion of Christa's to not be an organization that just asks for donations, but one that equally serves in the community shoulder to shoulder. ​

Breanna Chase, Director 
United Bank, 616-693-2214
breanna.chase@unitedbank4u.com

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Breanna is the Branch Manager at United Bank in Clarksville. She is from the Woodland area and is happy to call this community her home. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from Grand Valley State University. She is married to her husband, Nick, and they have two children. Breanna has been involved with the Lakewood Community since she was a child through her 4H club and participating in the Lake Odessa Fair. She currently serves as the Treasurer on the Board for the Lakewood Educational Foundation. Breanna is excited to continue being involved within the Lakewood Community. She is currently fulfilling her first term with the Chamber Board. 

Emily Raimer, Director
Edward Jones, 616-374-7809
emily.raimer@edwardjones.com

Valeri Neeb, Director 
Freshwater Properties 616-374-4100
valerineeb@grar.com

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Valeri is a Licensed Realtor with Freshwater Properties in Lake Odessa. Valeri received her Realtor license through Holloways Real Estate Institute of Lansing. She is a member of the Grand Rapids Association of Realtor's (GRAR) as well as the National Association of Realtor's (NAR). She was born and raised in Mid-Michigan and moved to
Lake Odessa in 2013. Valeri resides in Lake Odessa with her husband Craig and their three children. Among her numerous community involvements, Valeri is a Girl Scout leader and Service Unit Director for Lakewood. She also holds a board position as Secretary on the Lakewood Elementary PTO. This is Valeri’s first term serving on the Lakewood Area Chamber of Commerce.


Stephanie Brumette, Director
Union Bank, 616-374-3278
sbrumette@ubmich.com

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Emily is the Branch Office Administrator for Edward Jones in Lake Odessa. She was born and raised in Michigan and moved to Lake Odessa in 2010. Emily has three kids that now attend the Lakewood school district after homeschooling for several years. She feels it is very important to be involved in our community. She has a goal to deepen her roots as she grows with the Lakewood community.​


​Craig Rumschlag, Director
Cargill Kitchen Solutions, 616-374-4545   
craig_rumschlag@cargill.com

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Stephanie Brummette is a manager for Union Bank in Lake Odessa. She has been with Union Bank for 17 years working in various departments and branches.  She earned her Associates in Business Management from Baker College. She is married to her husband, Trent and they live in Lake Odessa with their 3 children.  Stephanie enjoys being active in the community and being active with her kids in school activities. 
 


Kecia Dillon, Director
Lake Odessa Community Library, 616-374-4591
lkokd@llcooop.org

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Craig is the General Manager at Cargill Protein in Lake Odessa.  He resides in the Grand Rapids area with his wife, Nancy, and daughter, Olivia.  Born and raised near Fort Wayne, Indiana, Craig attended Purdue University and received his B.S. in Food Manufacturing Operations and Organizational Leadership & Supervision.  He has worked his entire career in the food processing industry and has been with Cargill for 18 years.  Craig is active in the community and volunteers his time to support Feeding America of West Michigan, United Way, and the Ronald McDonald houses of Lansing and Grand Rapids.  In his spare time, Craig enjoys spending time on the lake with his family and travelling.  This is Craig’s first term serving on the Lakewood Area Chamber of Commerce.

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Kecia is a Bookkeeper and Marketing Specialist at the Lake Odessa Community Library.  She has been with the library for 7 years and is very active in the Lakewood Community.  Kecia graduated from Lakewood High School and married her high school sweetheart.  She has three grown children and one grandson.  Kecia loves to read, camp with family and friends, and love on her St. Bernard, Ruby.  ​

Marnie Thomas, Executive Director
616-374-0766
director@lakewoodareacoc.org

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Marnie was born and raised on the east side of Michigan. After attending college at Eastern Michigan University, she spent 13 years in Dallas, Texas working in Restaurant Management and Sales for a luxury hotel company. Marnie relocated to the Lakewood area in 2006 when she married Andy Thomas. They have one son, Harrison.

​Marnie has served as Executive Director for the Lakewood Area Chamber of Commerce for the past thirteen years.  In this position, she is the main point of contact for the Chamber.  She also coordinates all Chamber events and is involved with all committees.  

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