Defiance Chamber Board of Directors

2008 Officers and Directors

Chairman of the Board		Kent Beilharz, Beilharz Consulting, Inc.
Chairman Elect		Tim Whetstone, First Insurance & Investments
Vice Chairman		Aaron Keller, Keller Logistics
Treasurer		Jack Wahl, First Federal Bank
Past Chairman		Marc Warncke, Clemens, Korhn, Liming & Warncke, Ltd.
President		R. Timothy Small, Defiance Area Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors		A. J. Hench, Chief Supermarkets Bill Meyer, United Appraisal Group Brian Callan, Defiance Stamping Company Bruce Clevenger, OSU Extension of Defiance Co. Erin Derrow, Strausbaugh Law Office Jeff Hahn, Nelson & Bob's Auto Care Joyce Combs, GM Powertrain Laurie Lucas, Kim's Katering Lisa Becher, Putt-Putt Golf & Games Matt Joost, Re/Max Realty of Defiance Nicole Wichman, The State Bank & Trust Co. Randy Wright, The Wright Agency Ryan Frederick, The Sherwood State Bank Tim Sauer, City Beverage Company Todd Harpest, Metalink Technologies

MISSION STATEMENT

The Defiance Area Chamber of Commerce mission statement is to promote our business community by gathering and disseminating information, keeping advised of all relevant government issues, advocating for members' interests, and serving as a catalyst for growth and prosperity.

VISION STATEMENT

Providing services and information to cultivate a growing and thriving business community.

CORE VALUES

Be Knowledgeable: of the resource requirements of our membership and business community

Be Credible: in providing accurate, trustworthy information and services to our membership

Be Accountable: to our membership fiscally, programmatically, and professionally

Be Responsive: in timely fashion, to the requests of our membership and business community

Be Supportive: toward the needs of the entire membership