In addition to Leeth and Elia,  Pat McGinley, Teachers Credit Union, will serve as Treasurer; Matt Vessely, 1st Source Bank, Vice-Chair of Member Services;  Karen Hoff,  Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute, Vice-Chair of Special Events;  Jim Johnson,  Regal-Beloit America, Inc., Vice-Chair of Small Business Engagement; and Tim Warner, Centier Bank, Immediate Past-Chair.

New members of the Board are Jim Brodzinski, Valparaiso University; Eric Mathisen, Ogletree Deakins; Rich Shields, Chester, Inc.

The 2018 Board to Directors also includes  Chris Chatfield,  First Merchants Bank;  Joe Coar,  Tonn and Blank Construction, Inc.;  Dawn Collins,  Century 21 Executive Realty;  Mayor Jon Costas,  City of Valparaiso; Bill Higbie, Porter County Community Foundation; Frank Kusbel, AM Stabilizers;  Nick Larson, Larson-Danielson Construction Co., Inc. ;  Tom Long,  NITCO ;  Michael Sobeck,  Fifth Third Bank ; Mary Sudicky, St. Mary Medical Center.

For over 100 years, the Greater Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce has been promoting the interests of its members by providing the highest quality information, advocacy, networking opportunities, and member services. The Valpo Chamber is the largest chamber organization in Northwest Indiana with more than 800 members representing entrepreneurial companies, financiers, and professional firms as well as many small local establishments.