About The Chamber
Who We Are

The Chamber of Commerce Grand Haven, Spring Lake, Ferrysburg has been “the go to place” for businesses in Northwest Ottawa County since 1899 and continues to be the leading voice for business. The Chamber is the connection point facilitating the economic drivers that support business development, sustained growth, health and quality of life for all sectors in North Ottawa County and West Michigan.
Mission Statement:
The Chamber is the catalyst of innovation and collaboration.
Vision:
Empowering Business. Building Community.
Core Values:
Collaborative, Openness, Resilient, Ethical.
Our Staff

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Joy Gaasch President 616.846.3165 jgaasch@grandhavenchamber.org |
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Pamela Blake Director of Membership Sales & Services 616.842.4910 ext. 103 pblake@grandhavenchamber.org |
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Elizabeth Butler Director of Economic Development Strategic Directions 616.842.4910 ext. 111 ebutler@grandhavenchamber.org |
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Therese Hansen Director of Accounting 616.842.4910 ext. 113 thansen@grandhavenchamber.org |
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Nancy Manglos Director of Talent & Leadership Development 616.842.0529 nmanglos@grandhavenchamber.org |
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Sarah Khodl Director of First Impressions 616.842.4910 ext. 104 skhodl@grandhavenchamber.org |
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Ellie Passorelli Director of Events & Programs 616.842.4910 ext. 105 epassorelli@grandhavenchamber.org |
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Amy Wolffis Director of Information & Communication 616.842.4910 ext. 102 awolffis@grandhavenchamber.org |
Board of Directors
Dean Reisner, Chair
Varnum, LLP
Sharon Behm, 1st Vice Chair
Borr’s Shoes & Accessories
Josh Vink, Treasurer
Refab
Jim Wujkowski, Past Chair
NPR of America
Craig Bessinger
City of Ferrysburg
Jay Cutie
Steadfast Engineered Products, LLC
Megan Doss
Megan C. Doss Event Planning & Production
Cara Galbavi
Cara Galbavi Law
Andy Ingall
Grand Haven Area Public Schools
Dave Jerovsek
UV Angel
Dave MacKenzie
Hortech, Inc.
Pat McGinnis
City of Grand Haven
Chris Peel
Greenridge Realty
Dave Reenders
Crossroads Blueberry Market
Aida Tanaka
Shape Corp
Joy Gaasch, Secretary
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber Publications

Home Sweet Home
Grand Living is our annual publication listing current Chamber member businesses focusing on the area’s economy, healthcare, education and recreation opportunities.