Thank you for your interest in assisting the Effingham County Chamber in retaining and growing its membership base by becoming an Ambassador.
What is an Ambassador?
Ambassadors are an exclusive group of volunteers who work for Chamber member organizations, believe in the Chamber’s mission, support their community and provide assistance for many of the Chamber’s activities and events. As champions of the Chamber, Ambassadors connect and engage with other members, local elected officials, and key business stakeholders while promoting the Chamber and their businesses at various Chamber events.
Ambassador Duties:
• Recruitment – visit new businesses in the community and encourage Chamber participation
• Retention – maintain contact with members throughout the year
• Greet & host at Chamber Events – represent the Chamber at ribbon cuttings, groundbreaking ceremonies, and open houses. Ambassadors assist as greeters at Chamber events
Ambassador Benefits:
• Develop leadership skills
• Make valuable contacts with business leaders throughout Effingham County
• Learn more about the growth and development of Effingham County and our businesses
• Networking opportunities with representatives from a wide variety of organizations and industries
• Chamber-provided name badge
• Recognition at Chamber events, Board meetings, social media marketing, the Chamber website, and in Chamber publications
Our current list of Ambassadors includes:
Layna Bond, Layna Bond & Associates-American Family Insurance
Jay Buehnerkemper, First Mid Bank & Trust*
Dan Capes, Washington Savings Bank
Lisa Cornell, Midland States Bank
Jim Hecht, Dan Hecht Chevrolet-Toyota*
Jerry Jansen, Century 21 Realty Concepts*
Randy Jones*
Jeff Mihlbachler, Mihlbachler Insurance Agency*
Dan Patton, Patton Printing & Graphics
Russ Runde, Dieterich Bank
Mike Schabbing, Global Technical Systems*
Tonya Siner, 979XFM/KJ Country 102.3*
Marty Stock*
Michael Wall, HSHS St. Anthony’s Foundation
Steve Will, Dieterich Bank*
Lisa Wilson, Land of Lincoln Credit Union,
Debbie Womack, First National Bank of Waterloo
*After five years of service as a Chamber Ambassador, and at the recommendation of the Chamber President, the Chamber Board of Directors may grant Grand Ambassador status to individuals who have demonstrated outstanding service as an Ambassador and to the Chamber.
Chamber Ambassadors are a valuable resource for the Chamber. If you are interested in becoming more active with the Chamber through the Ambassador program, please fill out the below form.
Questions about the program can be directed to Membership Director Becky Brown at bbrown@effinghamcountychamber.com or by calling (217) 342-4147.