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            • 2022 Pickerington Area Chamber Board of Directors Election 

               

              Learn About Our Candidates  

               

              This is your chance to consider candidates running for three open seats on PACC's 2023 Board of Directors. Take time to review each candidate’s qualifications, volunteer record, business experience, ability to work in a team, leadership qualities, and strategic vision for our Chamber. 

               

              Voting begins on October 20 and concludes through October 31 at noon. In-person voting will take place during the Membership Luncheon on Thursday, October 20, 2022. Each nominee will speak for up to 5 minutes prior to voting. Only one (1) vote per member organization (in good standing) will be counted. Ballots will be emailed to the person designated primary representative on the membership. If we receive more than one ballot from an organization, we will only count the first submission.

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              Ballot Candidates 

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              Dan Nase

              Sales Director

              Pickerington Magazine/CityScene Media Group 

               

              About the Candidate  

               

              My name is Dan Nase, and I have been in the Pickerington Chamber of Commerce for the last year. I am the current Sales Director with Pickerington Magazine and CityScene Media Group. Prior to getting back into the publishing business, I spent the last eight years in high-end senior living, most of which was in the role of Sales and Marketing Director at Friendship Village of Dublin, the largest senior community in Central Ohio. Originally from Pennsylvania, I moved to Pickerington 17 years ago with my family to take a position as the Sales and Marketing Director at the Lancaster Eagle-Gazette newspaper. I was in that position for eight years. My wife Debbie is a Math Curriculum Coordinator with Columbus City Schools. We have two children; Katie is a senior at the Columbus College of Art & Design and my son Jack is a junior at Pickerington North High School.

            • Candidate Q&A 

               

              Why do you want to serve on the Chamber board? 

               

              I believe that Chamber of Commerce’s are the life blood of any community. A strong chamber can help a local business or organization maintain itself and enable growth not only for themselves but for the community as a whole. I want to serve to make sure that the mission of the chamber to assist and grow local business is preserved during my tenure. To have a board dedicated to this growth and mission is the best type of board to be involved with, and I would love the chance to join them.

                

              What skills or expertise can you bring to the board? 

               

              I have been involved with local chambers for over twenty years including the founding board for Destination Lancaster for the Lancaster Fairfield Chamber of Commerce. I have over 25 years of experience in working with small and medium businesses that are the foundation for any chamber of commerce. My background is in marketing and promotion with small businesses which would be of great value that I could pass along to our chamber members.

               

               

              What skills would you like to learn as a result of your board service? 

               

              I would like to learn more about each chamber member’s business needs and goals, and how the chamber can assist them in reaching or surpassing them.

               

              What, if anything, do you hope to gain from board service?

               

              I hope to gain more knowledge and connections within the business world in Pickerington.

               

              What social aspects about board service appeals to you?

               

              I love connecting with people and there is no better place to do it than within chamber events. Whether the Wednesday Connect group to business after hours or luncheons, the chamber is the place to connect.

               

              In what community organizations have you previously served? 

               

              Representative-Lancaster Fairfield Chamber of Commerce

              Founding board member-Destination Lancaster

              Representative- Dublin Chamber of Commerce

              Representative-Westerville Chamber of Commerce and Chair of their Ambassador Committee

              Board member for the Fairfield County United Way

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              Phil Reese

              Co-Owner

              Capitol Fence 

               

              About the Candidate 

               

              Born and raised in Lancaster, I have lived in Pickerington for over 25 years, have grown very fond of this area.  Served in the Ohio National Guard for 26 years, retired Veteran.  My wife, Maria and I own 3 businesses in Pickerington and, we feel, the decisions we make today will greatly dictate the success of Pickerington.  I want to serve to make a positive impact on that success.     

            • Candidate Q&A 

               

              Why do you want to serve on the Chamber board? 

               

              My wife, Maria and I have been a member of the Chamber for over 15 years, we have 3 businesses in Pickerington, and I would like the opportunity to have a say in the positive development of the business community in Pickerington.    

               

              What skills or expertise can you bring to the board? 

               

              My goal is the success of others, helping new businesses excel that have selected Pickerington to do business in is my goal.  I love to network and meet new people.  

               

              What skills would you like to learn as a result of your board service? 

               

              Improve public speaking and my professionalism presenting the benefits of doing business in Pickerington.

               

              What, if anything, do you hope to gain from board service?

               

              Better understanding how to improve the City, Township and Chamber working together. 

               

              What social aspects about board service appeals to you?

               

              Meeting and welcoming businesses to Pickerington, meeting like-minded professionals to expand my network.

               

              In what community organizations have you previously served? 

               

              3rd VP Pickerington Lions Club, VP Pickerington Village Association, member of the Pickerington Planning & Zoning Commission, Retired/Veteran Military, 26 years’ service.       

               

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              Brenda Alexander

              Community Director

              Treplus Communities/Redbud Commons 

               

              About the Candidate 

               

              Brenda has worked many aspects of business management from retail, franchise, entrepreneur, event coordinator, national trainer, and property management. She is currently a member of the PACC, Tri-county Realty Association and Older Adult Network where she serves on the Education and Outreach Committee. Brenda is most interested in Servant Leadership and asking "Where can I be most helpful?". Brenda has been married to her husband Brad for 42 years. She loves to read, camp, and hike. 

            • Candidate Q&A 

               

              Why do you want to serve on the Chamber board? 

               

              To grow our membership and help people understand all that we have to offer the business community. 

               

              What skills or expertise can you bring to the board? 

               

              A variety of business experience. I have been in retail, retail management, franchisee, entrepreneur, property management, national trainer, and event coordinator.

               

              What skills would you like to learn as a result of your board service? 

               

              Get an appreciation of how the Chamber works.

               

              What, if anything, do you hope to gain from board service?

               

              Experience with local business issues and sharpening problem solving skills.  

               

              What social aspects about board service appeals to you?

               

              Learning from existing board members and helping grown membership. 

               

              In what community organizations have you previously served? 

               

              Older Adult Network

              Education & Outreach Committee

              Tri-county realty Association

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              Lillie Williams

              Co-Owner

              Jdog Junk Removal & Hauling

               

              About the Candidate 

               

              Lillie served 21 years in the U.S Army retiring January 2021.  Her military specialties were Human Resources Management 11 years, and she commissioned as a military officer in the Logistics Corp in 2011.  Her service has taken her to Multiple tours in the U.S including Fort Drum NY and Fort Benning GA. She also served a tour in Taegu Korea, Somalia & Djibouti Africa. Lillie has a master’s degree in business and is currently completing her Clinical portion of her master’s social work degree (currently working in Pickerington schools).   

            • Candidate Q&A 

               

              Why do you want to serve on the Chamber board? 

               

              To serve as part of sustainability for the community and help develop policies and procedures to enhance continued growth. 

               

              What skills or expertise can you bring to the board? 

               

              I currently own a business in the community, work with businesses and residents to enhance a culture of support, credentials include Series 7, M.B.A., Social work (serving Pickerington schools).  I also have strategies of Business marketing and social development skills. 

               

              What skills would you like to learn as a result of your board service? 

               

              Business development and employee retention & how to sustain businesses in the community.

               

              What, if anything, do you hope to gain from board service?

               

              Guidance on community structure and development, identification of community business needs, and integration of business sustainment through integrated efforts.  

               

              What social aspects about board service appeals to you?

               

              Identifying the social construct and culture of the community that is serviced and working to enhance support systems. 

               

              In what community organizations have you previously served? 

               

              Pickerington PVA

              Pickerington Lions Club