ORION TWP. — The Orion Area Chamber of Commerce announced that three new members will be joining its board of directors in 2024, as well as the new slate of executive officers.
New members Tonya Hamilton, executive director of North Oakland Community Coalition; Chase McMunn, director of Orion Township Public Library; and Janice Zale, LPL financial advisor at Zale Group Wealth Management were elected to the board to serve three-year terms.
Hamilton, McMunn and Zale will join the 11 member chamber leadership team, which includes:
Angela DelPup of Ascension Michigan Community Health is the newly-appointed chairperson of the board, while Jimmy Johnson of Graphic Takeover and Theresa Doan of Genisys Credit Union were appointed vice-chairs.
Steve Wandrie of Steve Wandrie Caliber Home Loans is the treasure. Nicki North of Hershey Insurance is secretary, and Wayne Haney of Haney Farm Bureau Insurance is the immediate past president.
Also on the board are Aaron Whatley, director of Orion Township Parks & Recreation, and Jennifer Whitteaker of DTE Energy.
“The Orion Area Chamber is very fortunate to have dedicated volunteers who share their time, talent and treasures to the benefit of the Orion Area business community,” said Joyce Donaldson, president and CEO of the chamber. “We are a passionate team of 11 volunteer board of directors, two paid staff and 300-plus enthusiastic members. Together, we are working rigorously to enhance the quality of life in the Orion area and are proud to offer a growing and energetic environment in which businesses can joyfully flourish.”
The Orion Area Chamber leadership team is dedicated to creating a healthy local economy and building a strong environment for economic growth and sustainability.
The chamber will host its annual meeting and Membership Appreciation Breakfast on Jan. 31 at the Orion Center, 1335 Joslyn Rd.
To register, or for more information, contact Joyce Donaldson at 248-693-6300 or visit orionareachamber.com.