Executive Board
Kara Metzger - President
Job Title: Director of Operations & Business Development
Business: EmployBridge
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Organizations/Groups:
Greater Fayette County Chamber of Commerce
Rotary Club of Vandalia, Secretary
Effingham County Chamber of Commerce
Job Title: Director of Operations & Business Development
Business: EmployBridge
Office Phone Number:
Email:
Organizations/Groups:
Greater Fayette County Chamber of Commerce
Rotary Club of Vandalia, Secretary
Effingham County Chamber of Commerce
About Kara:
I’m a graduate of Eastern Illinois University with a Bachelor’s degree in Education. I have 10+ years of teaching experience, academic advising experience at the college level, and now management and human resource experience within the staffing industry. I’m married to my husband Rick, and between us we have 2 teenage boys that keep us busy! I believe that my wide range of experience helps guide me in the activities and community involvement that comes along with being a chamber member.
"I enjoy the community involvement and the networking experiences though the Chamber at the various events throughout the year. I feel you get out of the Chamber what you put into it!" 😊
I’m a graduate of Eastern Illinois University with a Bachelor’s degree in Education. I have 10+ years of teaching experience, academic advising experience at the college level, and now management and human resource experience within the staffing industry. I’m married to my husband Rick, and between us we have 2 teenage boys that keep us busy! I believe that my wide range of experience helps guide me in the activities and community involvement that comes along with being a chamber member.
"I enjoy the community involvement and the networking experiences though the Chamber at the various events throughout the year. I feel you get out of the Chamber what you put into it!" 😊
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Aaron Alderson - Vice President
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Sally Emerick - Treasurer
Job Title: General Manager Business: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Office Phone Number: 618-283-9860 Email: semerick@thefnb.com Organizations/Groups: Vandalia Tourism Commission, Board Member Illinois South Tourism, Board Member CEO of Fayette County, Board Member 
Sandy Michel - Secretary
Job Title: Real Estate Broker Business: Weichert Realtors Heart & Home Office Phone Number: 618-283- 4436 Email:sandym@swetlandcom.com Organizations/Groups: Fayette County CEOProgram, Greater Gateway Association of Realtors, Illinois Realtors |
About Sally:
I am a 2003 graduate of Vandalia attending college in St Louis. I began my hotel experience in Effingham, IL in 2004 with my promotion to GM in 2006. Mid-year 2007, I returned to our community to manage the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Vandalia, IL. "The Greater Fayette Country Chamber is a great avenue for local businesses to work together, network & grow off each other’s strengths. In my business, I find being a member of our local Chamber as an asset to increasing our business." About Sandy:
I have lived most of my life in Vandalia and have been active in many community boards. 3 ½ years ago I sold my real estate business to Heart and Home Realty and am currently a real estate broker for them. I have over 28 years of experience and enjoy my job thoroughly. My daughter, Amy Gaffney, just opened her own restaurant here in town, Blind Society, and I am incredibly happy that she decided to do that here. "I believe the Chamber is a very valuable tool to our community. It unites the local business leaders to work together for the betterment of our area. We all want the same thing – for current local businesses to thrive and to bring new economic growth to the area. I have enjoyed being involved in many committees during my years on the Chamber and have made great personal and business relationships that I might not have made if I had not been a member. Keeping Vandalia viable is the most important thing we can do." |
Board of directors
2018-2020
Mark Burnam
Job Title: CPA Business: LCB CPA's & Advisors Certified Public Accountants Office Phone Number: 618-283-1165 Email: markb@lcb-cpas.com Fax: 618-283-1238 |
Mark Langston
Job Title: President/CEO Business: OctoChem, Inc. Office Phone Number: 618-283-9360 Email: markl@octochem.com Fax: 618-283-9350 |
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Kevin Satterthwaite
Job Title: Owner Business: Pine Ridge Homes |
2018-2020
Mark Burnam - LCB CPA's & Advisors
Mark Langston - OctoChem
Kevin Satterthwaite - Pine Ridge Homes
2019 - 2021
Aaron Alderson - Edward Jones
Ty Bates - Bates Insurance Agency, LLC
Jennifer Garrison - Vandalia Community School District #203
Doug Knebel - Midland States Bank
Sandy Michel - Heart & Home Realty
2020 - 2022
Amanda Milam - Peoples State Bank
Wendy Blythe - Kaskaskia College
Mark Burnam - LCB CPA's & Advisors
Mark Langston - OctoChem
Kevin Satterthwaite - Pine Ridge Homes
2019 - 2021
Aaron Alderson - Edward Jones
Ty Bates - Bates Insurance Agency, LLC
Jennifer Garrison - Vandalia Community School District #203
Doug Knebel - Midland States Bank
Sandy Michel - Heart & Home Realty
2020 - 2022
Amanda Milam - Peoples State Bank
Wendy Blythe - Kaskaskia College
