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Cornerstone Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors

Mark Frank Mark Frank
North Shore Manufacturing Corporation
President & Owner
Role: Director

Mark Frank is the president and owner of North Shore Manufacturing Corporation, a zinc and aluminum die cast facility in Hagar Township.

Mark is a lifelong resident of Berrien County and has 35 years experience in the manufacturing sector.

He is a past board member of the St. Joe Kickers Club, and is still active with their indoor program.

He and his wife, Chris, live in Stevensville and have two grown children.

 


Danny DeLaRosa Danny DeLaRosa
United Federal Credit Union
St. Joseph Branch Manager
Role: Director/Ambassador Liaison

Danny works for United Federal Credit Union in St. Joseph as a Branch Manager. Danny works closely with consumers and businesses to maximize their return on investments and to look for ways to assist members with their lending needs. Danny also works closely with local businesses to assist in the financial relocation of international employees to Southwest Michigan.

Danny has extensive knowledge in finance including Corporate Member Development, Business Lending, Consumer Lending, Online Banking, Investment Accounts, Employee Seminars, and Payroll Solutions through Direct Deposit programs.

Danny and his wife live in St. Joseph with their son.

 


David Krock David Krock
Whitcomb Senior Living Community
Managing Owner
Role: Director

David Krock is a serial entrepreneur and managing owner of The Whitcomb Senior Living Community and The Veranda @ the Whitcomb. David is host of the radio program Senior Lifestyles:The Radio Magazine of Life After 60 on 94.9 FM WSJM, and also serves on the USA Today small business panel.

Over the years, David has developed broad experience in leading start-ups and ongoing organizations into periods of sustained growth. As founder of, inventory in, or advisor to over $300 million in enterprises, his end goal with every organization is More Customers, More Profit (or More Good Done), More Freedom and More Meaning.

David is passionate about seeing St. Joseph and Benton Harbor continue to grow as great places to live, work and play.

Committee: Existing Business

 


Anna Murphy Anna Murphy
United Way of Southwest Michigan
President
Role: Director

Anna Murphy has been with United Way of Southwest Michigan for eleven years, becoming President in 2005. Prior to her role as President she was Vice President of Operations, beginning her career with United Way as Director of First Call for Help.

Prior to United Way, Anna spent time in teaching disabled adults in life skills, engaging youth in positive opportunities through the YMCA and worked effortlessly to enhance the child care profession through Child Care Resources. It was while at Child Care Resources she was recipient of the Tribute to Women in Leadership award presented by the YWCA. In 2007, Anna was presented the Star Power award through the Early Childhood Investment Corporation and most recently a finalist in Junior Achievements' Best and Brightest.

A resident of Southwest Michigan for most of her life, Anna received her B.S. degree from Western Michigan University and her M.A. in Organizational Leadership from Siena Heights University.

Ms. Murphy is past Chair of the Berrien County Human Service Coordinating Council and Berrien Great Start Collaborative. She is currently a Co-Chair of the Planned Giving Education Program, a Board member of both the 100 Women Strong and the New Territory Arts Association, a Vice Chair with the Consortium for Community Development and committee members for Michigan Association of United Ways. When not leading United Way, she remains active in varioous community efforts. Anna's extra curricular hobbies are family, golf, biking and competing in sprint distance triathlons.

 


Lynne Christiano Lynne Christiano
Michigan Blood
Donor Relations Specialist
Role: Secretary

Cornerstone Chamber Ambassador for 8 years, serving as Ambassador Board Liaison for 4 years.

Board Member since 2006.

Committee: Chamber Services, Nominating Committee

 


Kate Seaman Kate Seaman
Chemical Bank
Vice President Treasury Management
Role: Vice Chair

Kate works for Chemical Bank in St. Joseph in their Treasury & Portfolio Management Group.  She supports Chemical's Corporate, Municipal, and large non-profit clients across the region.

Kate has an extensive background in banking, and her areas of expertise include deposit and investment accounts, on-line banking and merchant processing. 

Kate’s professional career experience includes a focus on the financial services industry, with an emphasis on risk management, personal and commercial banking.

Board member since 2005.

Committee: Finance & Administration, Nominating Committee

 


Adam Wade Adam Wade
M & W Tire
President
Role: Treasurer

Adam has been a Director on the Cornerstone Chamber of Commerce Board since 2005 and is the chairman of the Government Affairs Committee.

In addition to serving on the Chamber Board, Adam also serves on the Cornerstone Alliance Board of Directors, was an officer on the Board of Directors for LYBSA as well as a volunteer coach and has served as the Chairman of the Board of Directors for Lakeshore Christian Church in Stevensville.

Adam and his family have owned M & W Tire in Benton Harbor since 1976 and currently is the President.

Adam and his wife, Lori, have two children and live in Saint Joseph.

Board member since 2005.

Committees: Finance & Administration (Chair), Government Affairs

 


Peter Lamberta Peter Lamberta
Whirlpool Corporation
Merchandising Manager, KitchenAid Small Appliances
Role: Chair

Lamberta began his role as Merchandising Manager after completing his Masters of Business Administration from Michigan State University in 2010. In this role, Lamberta is accountable for ecommerce sales for KitchenAid Small Appliances. Since beginning his career with Whirlpool Corporation in 2002, he has held many diverse roles. As a Senior Mobility Architect he designed and deployed the company's global wireless network while leading the company's mobility strategy. In 2007, after founding the Whirlpool Corporation Young Professionals Network, Lamberta changed his career direction accepting the role of Manager of Global Diversity & Inclusion, with the responsibility of managing Whirlpool Corporation's Diversity Networks and all internal diversity programming. His strong commitment to diversity and inclusion stems from his personal history of volunteering and life-long passion for community involvement.

Since relocating to St. Joseph, Michigan after graduating from Purdue University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Networking and Telecommunications in 2002, Lamberta has focused on expanding the cultural and social opportunities that Southwest Michigan offers as a means of networking individuals in the community. Indulging his passion for philanthropy, Lamberta spends time consulting with local non-profits on how to market to their next generation consumer. He believes making the area a more attractive place to live and work will ensure the area's future success.

Lamberta is an entrepreneur at heart and enjoys developing new and innovative ideas. He is the founder of Ausili Productions, LLC an on-line social media company, www.bluestarhighway.com. Lamberta is also a member of the board of directors for the Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra.

In his personal time, Lamberta is a Volunteer Firefighter for St. Joseph Township, an FAA licensed pilot, avid photographer, and regularly takes advantage of the many outdoor activities Michigan has to offer.

Board member since 2006.

Committee: Chamber Services


Bill Crowder Bill Crowder
Signature Automotive Group
General Manager
Role: Director

Bill is currently the General Manager of Signature Automotive Group. He has managed this dealership and the previous franchises for over 20 years. What he enjoys most is working with people and especially enjoys working with our youth by volunteering. Bill has coached recreational soccer, taught Hybrid Technology in science classrooms and volunteered with Junior Achievement each year. He has been featured twice in Time Magazine for these efforts and by winning the President's award from Toyota. His organization recently was awarded this coveted award again for 2009.

Bill was also presented the Entrepreneur of the Year award from the Cornerstone Chamber in February 2009. Additionally, he serves on the Board of the Bridgman Foundation for Educational Excellence as a Trustee. He chairs the PR Committee because of his passion for enhancing the learning opportunities of our youth.

Bill has three children; Brandon, Ashley and Austin which attend Bridgman Schools. He has been married for 22 years to his soul-mate, Kim. Bill enjoys sports and the outdoors, not to mention automobiles. He loves spending his free time with his family and friends in Michigan's Great Southwest.

Committee: Existing Business

 


Stephanie Grill Stephanie Grill
HarborTown Interiors
Co-Owner
Role: Director

Stephanie came to St. Joseph 6-1/2 years ago to open the Great Lakes Interiors store in downtown St. Joe. She also owns "At the Beach Rentals" near Silver Beach.

She had been a Chamber Ambassador for 4 years, served on the Bluffside committee, the St. Joseph Downtown Development Authority, as well as the St. Joseph Lakefront Tax Increment Finance Authority, and is a strong supporter and member of St. Joseph Today.

Board member since 2006.

Committee: Existing Business


Jeff Hannan Jeff Hannan


Role: Director

Jeff’s professional experience over the past 20 years has been in the financial services industry.  These experiences include credit management, retail and floor plan financing, sales management and business development.

Jeff is an active volunteer in the community through his involvement with the Lakeshore Rotary Club, United Way of Southwest Michigan and Junior Achievement.Jeff and his wife, Julie, live in Stevensville with their two children.

Board member since 2006.

Committee: Chamber Services


Becky Kliss Becky Kliss
Green Connection, Inc.
President
Role: Director

Becky has recently joined the Board of Directors in 2006.  For the past ten years she has ran her own Commercial Cleaning company, of which she started with one employee, herself.  In 2005, the Cornerstone Chamber of Commerce recognized Becky as Entrepreneur of the Year award for the achievements accomplished by her company.Becky has served on the Board of Directors for ABSC/M (Affiliated Building Service Contractors in Michigan) and is a past Rotary member.  She spends most of her time working to develop her company, including learning new techniques within the Building Service Contractors industry.  She is passionate about trying to help companies with their recycling programs to reduce waste & Green Cleaning (cleaning for health).Becky and her husband Kevin live in St. Joseph with their daughter Taylor.

Board Member since 2006.

Committee: Chamber Services (Chair)


Jennifer Smith Jennifer Smith
Tile Mart
Vice President
Role: Director

Tile Mart is a family business which as been part of this community for 44 years. Jennifer has been full-time at Tile Mart for 16 years in purchasing, design, advertising, and sales. The most interesting purchasing assignment involved going to Cairo, Egypt last year. Habitat for Humanity is our primary organization of focus.

Jennifer graduated from Saint Mary's College, IN with a degree in Fine Arts and Economics and served on the board of the business school.

Hiking, travel, art, volleyball, tennis and yoga are her favorite pasttimes. 

Board member since 2008.

Committee: Existing Business (Chair)


Michael R. Welch Michael R. Welch
Express-1, Inc.
Chief Executive Officer
Role: Director

Mike has been involved in the transportation industry for over twenty years with expertise in the expediting industry. In 1989 Mike co-founded Express-1, Inc. in Buchanan, a Midwest based expedited carrier, which grew to a $30 million dollar company. Mike's primary focus is on providing executive leadership and further expanding the company's footprint within the Expedite Market. Mike has a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Marketing from Western Michigan University.

Mike and his wife, Lisa, have two children and live in Stevensville.

Board member since 2008.

Committee: Government Affairs


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