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Ambassador DivisionThe Ambassador Division of the Shorewood Area Chamber of Commerce is a vital group of members who are the public relations arm to the Chamber. We encourage you to get involved...get exposure!
Jim Murray has been a member of the Shorewood Area Chamber of Commerce since 2010 with Signs By Tomorrow. He has been involved with Signs/Digital Printing for over 21 years. At Signs By Tomorrow we help the entire community enhance their Businesses, Schools, Places of Worship, Events, Sports Teams, Organizations and much more. You name it and usually here is a sign attached to it. It’s marketing, it’s advertising, it’s branding at the highest level.
Ambassadors
Underhill has served in the financial and insurance industry since 2003 as either an insurance agency owner or a banker. He has worked for an international bank in addition to First National Bank, which is a local family owned bank. He holds his Masters in Business Administration from Mercer University in Macon, Georgia and his Bachelor of Arts from Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Sarah Oprzedek has been with UWWC since October 2006 and is the current Director of Development. She came on board at the United Way as a direct result of the successful United Way campaign she ran for her previous employer. She has 8 years of experience in human resources and worked in the areas of employee and community relations and recruiting. She has a BA degree in Psychology from Lewis University. At the United Way, Sarah focuses on fundraising, community relations, major gifts and special events and works with a diverse group of constituents including corporate leaders, front-line employees and volunteers. Sarah and her husband, Brendan, reside in Troy Township with their 3-year old daughter, Soffia.
"It is ironic how life’s path takes a different direction". Debra`s professional background has been in the Insurance field when four years ago she was introduced to Shaklee products that literally changed her life. Having a new lease on life, she wanted to try something new and get out of her comfort zone so she became a Shaklee Independent Distributor. Debra teaches others on a natural approach to health and wellness with safe, green products. In addition, Debra presents the home-based business opportunity which has been a great journey for her. Nutrition, health, beauty and social networking are all in the future and Shaklee is there now and has been for over 50 years as the number one Natural Nutrition Company in the US.
Julie has found it very rewarding to be in Chambers around the area. Currently, she is the Director of Finance of the Shorewood Area Chamber of Commerce and the Treasurer of the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce.
Julie Reimer has been working in the promotional products industry for the last 14 years. Fourteen years ago she was inspired by her father, Larry Little, to begin selling promotional products. Through his wisdom, Julie became an expert in the industry. She prides herself in exceptional customer service and reliability. “I have been married for 26 years, have two fantastic daughters and a beautiful 18 month old granddaughter. I have lived in Joliet for the past 16 years”. Julie looks forward to meeting the business owners of Shorewood and working with the Chamber. Her goal will be to not only assist the Shorewood members with events and programs, but to introduce members to other members.
My name is Katie Conrad I`m one of the Publishers of Coffee News. My partners and I have over 40 years of newspaper experience and worked for one of the largest newspaper companies in the Chicagoland area. I’ve lived in Plainfield for seven years and I am married with two children.
I am Michael J. Trenter, president, of TRENTER PLUMBING INCORPORATED. Our doors were opened in March of `08, right here in Shorewood. I`ve invested 25 years in honing my skills in the plumbing industry. I "cut my teeth" on luxury homes, as a novice tradesman. I` ve also had the opportunity to work on unique projects, like the Chicagoland Speedway and the Slammers` ball park, during my career. My training included an apprenticeship with Local #422 and the added education and licensing to be a Cross Connection Control Device Inspector. TRENTER PLUMBING INCORPORATED offers a full line of plumbing goods and services which include new construction, remodels and additions, RPZ and backflow device inspections and installations, to name a few. When you want it "Done Right the First Time".....call TRENTER PLUMBING INCORPORATED. On a personal note, I`m a single dad to four daughters (mostly teenagers...God help me!), I`ve lived here in Shorewood for the last 8 years and I`m looking to broaden my horizons by honing my "people skills" through participation and developing relationships within the Shorewood Area Chamber of Commerce.
Jason Mabry, Insight Heating & Cooling, Plainfield T.J. Kardas, Shorewood Soap Opera Laundromat T.J. Kardas joined the Shorewood Chamber of Commerce in December 2009 under the business of Shorewood Soap Opera Laundromat. He has been involved in the Laundry Industry since 1992 and along with his wife Diane, have been involved with over 8 Laundromats locations during that time period. At the present time, they own and operate 4 successful Soap Opera Laundromat locations, in the towns of Hickory Hills, Plainfield, Shorewood and Woodridge. T.J. grew up around Midway Airport and moved out to Lemont in 1970, where he graduated from Lemont High School and then attended De Paul University and graduated in 1977 with a Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Management. T.J. and Diane were married in 1978 and live in Lemont, where they raised their 3 children, now adults, Kristin, Michael and Holly.
I have worked in the waste and recycling industry for over 18 years. I started “trash talking” with Waste Management in 1993 as the receptionist at the Morris location and in the 10 years I was with them worked my way up the ranks as a Customer Service Rep, Inside Sales Rep, Account Retention Specialist and then Customer Service Manager for the southwest division in Rockdale IL. I grew up in Orland Park and graduated from Providence Catholic High School in New Lenox. I have lived in the Morris/Coal City area for the past 23 years where I have raised 3 incredible children. My husband and I are enjoying our newly empty nest and are taking every opportunity to travel and experience new places and things. Laura Donovan works with The Word Pro, a full-service marketing firm specializing in both Traditional and Social Media Marketing. Laura is a graduate of North Central College, majoring in Organizational Communications and began her career as a Human Resources Manager, working for several large companies including Sharp Electronics, Mary Kay Cosmetics and Home Depot. In 2007, she joined The Word Pro as the Internet Marketer and in 2008 became the Social Media Specialist. Today, as Director of Social Network Marketing, she handles the social media accounts for many professionals in a variety of industries, including physicians, dentists, home inspectors and contractors, realtors, restaurants and more. In addition to managing the complete Social Media Marketing campaign for businesses, Laura conducts one-on-one training sessions regarding marketing on social media, has conducted training workshops on Facebook Marketing, writes for her own Blog and is a writer for the Chicago Examiner.
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Division Chair: Jim Murray, 
Adam Underhill, 
Sarah Oprzedek, 
Debra Wojciechowski, 
Don Sinnott, 
Julie Quigley, 
Julie Reimer, 
Katie Conrad, 
Michael Trenter, 
Theresa Hammond, Homewood/NuWay Disposal Services, Inc.
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