2021 Chesaning Chamber of Commerce Board Members
Greg Bruff, President
Greg is a financial adviser at Waddell & Reed Inc. He and his wife, Nicole, are residents of Maple Grove and they have one son named Jacob. Greg is also the President of the Chesaning Downtown Development Authority. In his spare time, he enjoys camping, snowmobiling and spending time with his family.
Greg is a financial adviser at Waddell & Reed Inc. He and his wife, Nicole, are residents of Maple Grove and they have one son named Jacob. Greg is also the President of the Chesaning Downtown Development Authority. In his spare time, he enjoys camping, snowmobiling and spending time with his family.
Ron Poyer, Vice President
Ron is the Office Manager for H&R Block in both the Chesaning and Alma offices. He is currently the Varsity Softball and Volleyball Coach at Chesaning and also volunteers with the Chesaning Sports Boosters. In addition, he serves as the All State and Miss Softball chairs for the Michigan High School Softball Coaches Association. He was named the District of the Year three times for softball and was recently named the MMAC conference Coach of the Year. He is engaged to Rebecca Pursley and has 3 sons, Josh and his wife Victoria, Thomas and Nicholas, and soon-to-be step sons, Eli and Oliver. Ron enjoys golfing, camping, speding time with family and friends, coaching sports and playing cornhole.
Ron is the Office Manager for H&R Block in both the Chesaning and Alma offices. He is currently the Varsity Softball and Volleyball Coach at Chesaning and also volunteers with the Chesaning Sports Boosters. In addition, he serves as the All State and Miss Softball chairs for the Michigan High School Softball Coaches Association. He was named the District of the Year three times for softball and was recently named the MMAC conference Coach of the Year. He is engaged to Rebecca Pursley and has 3 sons, Josh and his wife Victoria, Thomas and Nicholas, and soon-to-be step sons, Eli and Oliver. Ron enjoys golfing, camping, speding time with family and friends, coaching sports and playing cornhole.
Steve Keck, Treasurer
Steven Keck, is currently serving as the Treasurer on the Board of Directors and is in his 14th year as a Board member. He is a franchise owner of H&R Block in Chesaning since 2000 and has H&R Block offices in Alma as well. He has been an enrolled agent since 2004, which means he has earned the privilege to represent taxpayers before the IRS. Married to Julie Keck, they are parents to Brett and Brooke. His family enjoys spending time along the gulf coast of Florida with family and friends and they love living in Chesaning!
Steven Keck, is currently serving as the Treasurer on the Board of Directors and is in his 14th year as a Board member. He is a franchise owner of H&R Block in Chesaning since 2000 and has H&R Block offices in Alma as well. He has been an enrolled agent since 2004, which means he has earned the privilege to represent taxpayers before the IRS. Married to Julie Keck, they are parents to Brett and Brooke. His family enjoys spending time along the gulf coast of Florida with family and friends and they love living in Chesaning!
Jessie Stewart, Secretary
Jessie was raised in Chesaning and has lived in the area almost her entire life. She works for Sovis Insurance Agency as a Personal Account Agent. She also serves on the Downtown Development Authority. Jessie is married to Mayville teacher and coach, Matt Walter, and has one adorable son named Easton and a new addition to her family coming soon!
Jessie was raised in Chesaning and has lived in the area almost her entire life. She works for Sovis Insurance Agency as a Personal Account Agent. She also serves on the Downtown Development Authority. Jessie is married to Mayville teacher and coach, Matt Walter, and has one adorable son named Easton and a new addition to her family coming soon!
Lori Austerberry, Board of Directors
Lori, Broker/Owner of Chesaning Realty, is a member of the Chesaning DDA and Greater Shiawassee Association of Realtors Pro Standards. She is married to Chuck and they have 5 children, 2 grandchildren and one more on the way. In her spare time, Lori enjoys spending time at her cabin in AuGres and traveling.
Lori, Broker/Owner of Chesaning Realty, is a member of the Chesaning DDA and Greater Shiawassee Association of Realtors Pro Standards. She is married to Chuck and they have 5 children, 2 grandchildren and one more on the way. In her spare time, Lori enjoys spending time at her cabin in AuGres and traveling.
Jessica Lichnovsky, Board of Directors
Jessica is the Branch Manager at the Chesaning location of The State Bank. She is married to Anthony Lichnovsky and they have three children, Anthony, Nathan and Abigail. Jessica volunteers for many community organizations including the Chesaning DDA, Montrose Blueberry Festival and Chesaning Fireworks and she participates in highway clean-up. She is also a member of our Chamber Marketing and Membership Team and Golf Outing Committee. When not working or sharing her talents in the community, she enjoys family vacations, cookouts, planting flowers and enjoying time with her family.
Jessica is the Branch Manager at the Chesaning location of The State Bank. She is married to Anthony Lichnovsky and they have three children, Anthony, Nathan and Abigail. Jessica volunteers for many community organizations including the Chesaning DDA, Montrose Blueberry Festival and Chesaning Fireworks and she participates in highway clean-up. She is also a member of our Chamber Marketing and Membership Team and Golf Outing Committee. When not working or sharing her talents in the community, she enjoys family vacations, cookouts, planting flowers and enjoying time with her family.
Juan Bush, Board of Directors
Juan Bush is the General Manager of Garber Chevrolet Buick in Chesaning. He has been a resident of St. Charles for 17 years and worked with Garber for 20. Juan has been married for 20 years to wife Maribel and they have three children: Sadina, Rickey, and Trent along with their newest family member, granddaughter Averie. Juan and his family enjoy outdoor activities like hunting, fishing, boating, and riding in their side by side. When they aren't outside, they enjoy watching sports. Juan is honored to be a part of Chesaning and looks forward to helping the community in any way that he and Garber Chevrolet Buick can be of assistance.
Juan Bush is the General Manager of Garber Chevrolet Buick in Chesaning. He has been a resident of St. Charles for 17 years and worked with Garber for 20. Juan has been married for 20 years to wife Maribel and they have three children: Sadina, Rickey, and Trent along with their newest family member, granddaughter Averie. Juan and his family enjoy outdoor activities like hunting, fishing, boating, and riding in their side by side. When they aren't outside, they enjoy watching sports. Juan is honored to be a part of Chesaning and looks forward to helping the community in any way that he and Garber Chevrolet Buick can be of assistance.
Samantha Coykendall, Board of Directors
Samantha is the HR Manager and Customer Service Representative at Lippert Components Inc. in Chesaning. She holds a Bachelor of Science in both Business Administration and Dance from Alma College and is a member of their Alumni Board, and she also earned a M.S. in Organizational Leadership from Northwood University. She is a member of Thomas Township Fire & Rescue and enjoys reading, cooking, walking her two dogs and spending time with family and friends.
Samantha is the HR Manager and Customer Service Representative at Lippert Components Inc. in Chesaning. She holds a Bachelor of Science in both Business Administration and Dance from Alma College and is a member of their Alumni Board, and she also earned a M.S. in Organizational Leadership from Northwood University. She is a member of Thomas Township Fire & Rescue and enjoys reading, cooking, walking her two dogs and spending time with family and friends.
Laura Greenfelder, Board of Directors
Laura is the owner of Creative Passions LLC and a member of the Chesaning Downtown Development Authority, Midland Quilter's Squared and Piecemaker's Quilt Guilds as well as an active Chesaning Chamber member. She is married to Kent Greenfelder and mother to Alexandra and Mackenzie. Her favorite activities are quilting with her mom, vacationing with her husband in Florida, reading, and relaxing with their dogs and many cats. Speaking of cats, she helps to control the feline population in Chesaning by trapping, neutering and releasing feral cats. Creative Passions Retreats continuously make pillowcases for local nursing homes, children's hospitals and, new in 2020, branches of the military. She also enjoys making quilts for NICU's and foster children. Also new in 2020, her small committee will start a Saginaw County Barn Quilt Trail to encourage people to visit our county.
Laura is the owner of Creative Passions LLC and a member of the Chesaning Downtown Development Authority, Midland Quilter's Squared and Piecemaker's Quilt Guilds as well as an active Chesaning Chamber member. She is married to Kent Greenfelder and mother to Alexandra and Mackenzie. Her favorite activities are quilting with her mom, vacationing with her husband in Florida, reading, and relaxing with their dogs and many cats. Speaking of cats, she helps to control the feline population in Chesaning by trapping, neutering and releasing feral cats. Creative Passions Retreats continuously make pillowcases for local nursing homes, children's hospitals and, new in 2020, branches of the military. She also enjoys making quilts for NICU's and foster children. Also new in 2020, her small committee will start a Saginaw County Barn Quilt Trail to encourage people to visit our county.
Jeremy Hoover, Board of Directors
Jeremy Hoover is the owner of J Hoover Construction and is proud to represent the business community through the Chamber of Commerce. Jeremy grew up in Chesaning and returned in 2011 to start his own family. He is married to Jami Hoover and has two children, Hudson and Ruby. He enjoys golfing, camping, riding his motorcycle, and spending time with his family.
Jeremy Hoover is the owner of J Hoover Construction and is proud to represent the business community through the Chamber of Commerce. Jeremy grew up in Chesaning and returned in 2011 to start his own family. He is married to Jami Hoover and has two children, Hudson and Ruby. He enjoys golfing, camping, riding his motorcycle, and spending time with his family.
Bobbi McIntyre, Board of Directors
Bobbi Bates has been a resident of Chesaning for many years. She is the owner of Studio 124 since April of 1995 and worked for Pat O'Hare, the previous owner, for 10 years prior. Bobbi has been actively involved on the board since 2008, serving as President in 2015. She is the mother of two daughters, Tiffany and Brandi Frederick, both graduates of Chesaning Union High and is enjoying her grandchildren. Bobbi loves to travel with her husband, Dave, taking road trips on their Harley exploring the great state of Michigan.
Bobbi Bates has been a resident of Chesaning for many years. She is the owner of Studio 124 since April of 1995 and worked for Pat O'Hare, the previous owner, for 10 years prior. Bobbi has been actively involved on the board since 2008, serving as President in 2015. She is the mother of two daughters, Tiffany and Brandi Frederick, both graduates of Chesaning Union High and is enjoying her grandchildren. Bobbi loves to travel with her husband, Dave, taking road trips on their Harley exploring the great state of Michigan.
Nick Stoddard, Board of Directors
Nick is part of the Stoddard Family businesses including Stoddard Classic Cars and Stoddard Mobile Court & Sales. He and his wife, Jessica, have two beautiful boys, Keighan and Pierce. He is active with the Church of Jubilee, Chesaning Car Show, Old Gas Tractor Show, Store Front Church and Millington Community Center. He enjoys spending time with family and friends, going to car auctions and playing the saxophone.
Nick is part of the Stoddard Family businesses including Stoddard Classic Cars and Stoddard Mobile Court & Sales. He and his wife, Jessica, have two beautiful boys, Keighan and Pierce. He is active with the Church of Jubilee, Chesaning Car Show, Old Gas Tractor Show, Store Front Church and Millington Community Center. He enjoys spending time with family and friends, going to car auctions and playing the saxophone.
Stephanie Newton, Executive Director
Stephanie is a life long resident of Chesaning with a variety of banking, hospitality service experience. She is a busy mom of 4 boys Jacob, Mason, Carson and Milo. Stephanie loves to travel the great state of Michigan with her long term boyfriend Justin. Stephanie in her spare time also assists in her boyfriends Excavating business located in Chesaning and hanging with her kids outside.
Stephanie is a life long resident of Chesaning with a variety of banking, hospitality service experience. She is a busy mom of 4 boys Jacob, Mason, Carson and Milo. Stephanie loves to travel the great state of Michigan with her long term boyfriend Justin. Stephanie in her spare time also assists in her boyfriends Excavating business located in Chesaning and hanging with her kids outside.