Chamber Board of Directors The Alpena Area Chamber of Commerce is a volunteer driven organization and relies on its Board of Directors as the decision-making body. The functions of the Board of Directors are legislative in nature. The Board is the policy-forming branch of the organization. They approve the program of work and the budget; receive and relay committee reports; and direct general activities of the organization. While the Board of Directors does not want to do all the thinking for the organization, they must assume responsibility for final decisions. Diane Shields – Chairperson – MidMichigan Health Tom Berriman – Vice Chairperson – Alpena Public Schools/Ella White Elementary School Eileen Budnick – Past Chairperson – Northland Area Federal Credit Union Nick Brege – Secretary/Treasurer – Alpena Community College Julie Allen – Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gretchen Kirschner – Builders First Source Brad Nicoll – Bradley J. Nicoll, PLC Janis Sahr – Thunder Bay Winery/Regalo Luxury Gifts Anna Soik – City of Alpena Adam Szydlowski – Besser Company Travis Weide – Lafarge 235 West Chisholm Street Alpena, MI 49707 989.354.4181 info@alpenachamber.com Office Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Military Support Committee The Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center is an important asset to the community. In an effort to encourage the units to return to Alpena for future training and return to the community to visit with their families, the military support committee holds receptions for several units throughout the spring, summer and fall. These events are a great way to share your business with the units, thank them for their service, and invite them back to Alpena. Follow this link to view pictures from the last reception. Due to federal COVID restrictions these events are currently on hold. 235 West Chisholm Street Alpena, MI 49707 989.354.4181 info@alpenachamber.com Office Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.