Lakewood Area Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors
Breanna Chase, Executive Director
Lakewood Area Chamber of Commerce
director@lakewoodareacoc.org
Phone: 616-236-3012
Having grown up in the area, Breanna has deep roots in our community and a strong appreciation for the values that make it special. As a youth, she was actively involved in Lakewood Community 4H Club, experiences that helped shape her work ethic, leadership skills, and commitment to service. Breanna continues to give back by volunteering with the Barry County 4-H program. She is also actively serves on local boards in both Clarksville and Lake Odessa. Breanna is grateful to live and serve in a community that values connection, service, and growth, and she remains committed to helping it thrive for years to come.
Stephanie Brummette, President
Union Bank, 616-374-3278
sbrummette@ubmich.com
Stephanie is a retail regional manager for Union Bank, servicing the Lake Odessa and Mulliken locations. She earned an Associates Degree in Business Management from Baker College and has been with the bank for over 20 years. She lives near Sunfield with her 3 children that attend Lakewood Schools. She is passionate about helping within the district. Stephanie thoroughly enjoys serving our community through her participation on various boards. You can often find her at various sporting events, chamber events, community opportunities or having fun with her kids.
Emma Sullivan, Vice President
Miller Real Estate, 616-337-9255
emmaruth.realty@gmail.com
Emma is a lifelong resident of Barry County and a graduate of Lakewood High School. Her altruistic personality has led her to join Miller Real Estate to serve those in the community and surrounding areas. Along with serving as a director for the Chamber, Emma is also a member of the Lakewood Lions Club. Her ambition and dedication are evident in her passion for fitness and coaching girls' sports. She is a proud advocate for leadership, discipline, and competitiveness. Emma enjoys spending time with family, going to the gym, reading, outdoor activities, and loving her pup, Tucker.
Jennifer Salgat, Treasurer
Lake Odessa Community Library, 616-374-4591
jsalgat@lakeodessalibrary.org
Jennifer has been involved in the Lakewood Community since 2005. She began working at the Lake Odessa Community Library in 2010 after 17 years of raising four children and is now the Director. She is passionate about literacy, excel spreadsheets, and accepting people as they are. Jennifer is a proponent of teaching old dogs new tricks and is currently tackling the skills of home remodeling and learning spanish via the Library's online program. She currently resides in Ada, MI and loves living two doors away from her three grandchildren. She also enjoys spending time with her adult children and her two orange tabbies, Carl and Gary.
Kecia Dillon, Secretary
Lake Odessa Community Library, 616-374-4591
kdillon@lakeodessalibrary.org
Kecia is a Bookkeeper and Marketing Specialist at the Lake Odessa Community Library. She has been with the library for 10 years and is very active in the Lakewood Community. Kecia graduated from Lakewood High School and married her high school sweetheart. She has three grown children and one grandson. Kecia loves to read, camp with family and friends, and love on her yellow lab, Nova.
Craig Rumschlag, Director
Cargill, 616-374-4545
craig_rumschlag@cargill.com
Craig is the Plant Operations Manager at Cargill in Lake Odessa where he has worked for the past 20+ years. He resides in the Grand Rapids area with his Wife, Nancy, and children Olivia and Brecken. Born and raised near Fort Wayne, Indiana, Craig attended Purdue University and received his B.S. in Food Manufacturing Operations. Craig is active in the community and volunteers his time to support Feeding America of West Michigan, United Way, and the Ronald McDonald houses of both Lansing and Grand Rapids. In his spare time, Craig enjoys travelling and spending time on the lake with his family.
Jennifer Sobie, Director
PlastiSource LLC
jennifer.sobie@wmich.edu
Jennifer has been lucky enough to be a seasonal ‘local’ of Lake Odessa—living between Lake Odessa and Lowell—for the last 10 years, and she has been thoroughly impressed and delighted with the community. Her son-in-law grew up in Lake Odessa, his family active in area business and in education, and he and her daughter have enjoyed the community for the past 15 years with an all-seasons home.
Jennifer has a doctorate in neuroscience. Most of her career was spent in development of psychoactive drugs for treatment of emotional distress, and in development of cognitive enhancers. She is now an adjunct professor of neuroscience and animal behavior at Western Michigan University. She also owns PlastiSource LLC, an automotive plastics recycling and repurposing company in Greenville, MI.