January 2003
President's Letter
 As I write you for the final time as your Chamber Board President, I truly have mixed emotions. Officers for next year have been elected and new Directors have been brought up to speed. The Chamber has solid plans for 2003 and solid leadership in incoming Board President, Susie Reinholt.
I'd like to close out my two years as President with a few thoughts. First, many thanks to the Executive Committee and the Board for your positive contributions in 2002. We accomplished what we set out to do in a positive way.
Thank you to all those Board members who took an active role in committee activities. This space is too small to acknowledge all of you individually, but let me thank you collectively. Your contributions were critical.
Most important, thank you to all Chamber members. Your participation, attendance and involvement made 2002 a successful year.
Dawn, Betty, Cheri - you all do a great job in the office. Thank you for taking such pride in the quality of your work.
Good luck to Doug, as he is ready to start another successful year in January. He is an excellent leader. He has done a great job in his nine years as Executive Director - Not a bad effort for a fellow utility guy.
When my family moved back to Plymouth in 1984, I never dreamed I would have the honor of serving as your Chamber President. (Heck, I couldn't even make patrol boy at Osolo Elementary School in Elkhart!) Thank you for the honor of allowing me to serve you.
Most Sincerely, |
President 2001/2002 |
OUR NEW BOARD
Along with Jim, completing their second three year terms serving on the Chamber Board, are Tom Franko, Bill Langdon and Tom Wiers. With much appreciation, thank you, gentlemen for your service to this community through your Chamber Board participation. And a special Thank You to Jim for his outstanding leadership as Board President these past two years - serving our Board, our membership and our community.
The newly elected members are Rick Hite, Indiana Heat Transfer, for the Industrial Category, Rich Holland, Martin's Super Markets, for the Retail Category, and John Chamberlin, Edward Jones and Greg Renz, Crossroads Academy, for the At-Large Category.
E. Richard Hite is Chief Operating Officer of Indiana Heat Transfer Corporation located at 500 W. Harrison Street. They are a manufacturer of heavy-duty radiators and oil coolers. Rick spends his weekends fishing bass tournaments. He resides at Lawrence Lake with Janice and her two daughters, Melissa and Melanie. He has two sons, Richard and Todd. He is a member of Bass Angler Sportsman Society, Club Fitness and VFW Father's Auxiliary.
Rich Holland is the Store Manager of Martin's Super Market located at 865 E. Jefferson St., Plymouth. Rich enjoys golfing and spending time with his family. Rich is married to Kristine who teaches pre-k, and has two children Jessica and Chelsea.
John Chamberlin is an Investment Representative with Edward Jones located at 111 N. Michigan St., downtown Plymouth. John is a member of Plymouth Optimist, serves as Vice President of the Pretty Lake Sewer Conservancy Board, and President of the Pretty Lake Association. John is an active member of St. Michael's parish and serves on their Stewardship Committee. John enjoys running and golfing. He is married to Julie who works at Banfich Interiors in sales and interior design. John and Julie are the parents of Nicole, a junior at Butler University.
Greg Renz is the Executive Director at Crossroads Academy located at 1800 Jim Neu Drive in Plymouth. He is active in the Chamber by serving on the Community & Business Development Committee. Greg is also involved in the United Way, and will be the Campaign Chair for the 2003 campaign. Greg enjoys golfing and coaching his kids' sports teams. He is married to Mercy and has four children - Andrew, Jason, Jeremy and Lindsay.
Welcome Aboard!
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