The Greater Elkhart Chamber’s professional team is here to meet your business needs.
Levon Johnson
President/CEO
Oversees research, development, and implementation of strategic planning to address the priorities as identified by the Board of Directors. Directs operations of the Chamber to carry out programs of work to meet the members’ needs. Acts as a chief spokesperson for the Greater Elkhart business community in areas that are supported by Board and Council policies. Serves as Secretary to the Board of Directors.
Contact Levon Johnson
(574) 293-1531 ext. 120
Kathy Cardwell, IOM
Chief Administrative Officer
Oversees organization’s human relations, oversees the Chamber accounting, handles internal communications, helps to establish and maintain workplace culture. Serves as the staff liaison to the Business Recognition Council, Education/Career Development Council, and Women’s Council.
Business Recognition Council
Education/Career Development Council
Women’s Council
Contact Kathy Cardwell, IOM
(574) 293-1531 ext. 122
Kay House-Clark
Chief Operations Officer
Oversees the organizational policies and procedures, external communications, and building maintenance. Maintains member data and coordinates with membership and accounting. Serves as Staff Liaison to the Transportation Council
Contact Kay House-Clark
(574) 293-1531 ext. 138
Rebecca Rea
Member Relations Specialist
Oversees new membership, works as part of the member retention team, ideates, develops and implements Chamber member promotions.Serves as the staff liaison to the Downtown Merchants Alliance.
Contact Rebecca Rea
(574) 293-1531 ext. 141
Jes Elam
Member Engagement Specialist
Implements retention and collection programs for the Chamber. Assists members in connecting with Chamber programs, services and involvement. Collaborates with staff on member platinum, gold and silver sponsorships. Coordinates ribbon cuttings/member celebrations. Serves as staff liaison to the Ambassadors Council.
Contact Jes Elam
(574) 293-1531 ext. 124
Kristen Smole
Strategic Initiatives Officer
Oversees Economic Development Initiatives which include redevelopment, business retention, expansion, and recruitment, works on local, state, and federal advocacy business impact issues, engages in regional initiatives. Serves as staff liaison to the Young Professionals Council.
Contact Kristen Smole
(574) 293-1531 ext. 108
Amanda Logsdon
Executive Administrative Assistant
Serves as Assistant to the Board of Directors, President/CEO, CAO, and COO. In addition is responsible for ordering all office supplies. Performs general office duties in support of the Chamber as a whole.
Contact Amanda Logsdon
(574) 293-1531 ext. 136
Merritt Dilts
Center for Business Excellence Executive Director
Works with small and medium sized businesses and nonprofits on continuous improvement process. The work includes leadership training, team building, wasteful practice elimination, and creating increased efficiency. Serves as the staff liaison to the OSHA Council.
Center for Business Excellence/Michiana Lean Network
OSHA Council
Contact Merritt Dilts
(574) 293-3209 ext. 121
Ginger Lyons
Leadership Academy Coordinator
Coordinates all Leadership Academy activities, collaborates with CBE Executive Director in reviewing, revising, and implementing Leadership Academy curriculum, helps coordinate the recruitment of participants and nonprofit organizations, and facilitates financial transactions between Leadership Teams, the Chamber, and nonprofits. Serves as the staff liaison to the Leadership Council
Contact Ginger Lyons
(574) 293-1531 ext. 134
Joni Johnson
Staff Accountant
Provides full support and oversees accounting which includes payables, receivables as well as financials for the Chamber and CBE.
Contact Joni
(574) 293-1531 ext 130
Teri Barrera
Administrative Assistant
Performs administrative, clerical and general office duties as well as assists members on our switchboard and at the front desk in support of the Chamber and CBE.
Contact Teri Barrera
(574) 293-1531 ext 101
Maria Rojas
Small Business Advisor
Works with small businesses to build business plans and represents the Chamber in entrepreneurship initiatives. Serves as the staff liaison to the Business Diversity Initiative.
Contact Maria Rojas
(574) 293-1531 ext. 132
Kris Weimer
Startup Moxie Elkhart County Executive Director
Oversees the recruitment, curriculum development, lesson planning events, and daily class activities for students enrolled in Startup Moxie Elkhart County. Responsible for recruitment of mentors and guest speakers. Serves as the chief fundraiser for the program.
Contact Kris Weimer
(574) 606-8942