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HEART AND SOUL OF VALPARAISO | CHAMBER STAFF [PROFILES IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE] Brie Zacharias Vice President of Sales and Marketing Rex G. Richards, CCE President Zacharias worked for the Times Media Company for 30 years and was a previous Chamber member before taking this role responsible for nurturing relationships with advertisers, partners, new members, and ambassadors. Where would you go if you could go anywhere? I like to travel so I want to see it all – Scotland, Portugal, Spain, Alaska, and France. I just feel that we’re better people if we can immerse ourselves in other cultures. What superpower do you bring to the Valpo Chamber? Since I’m a people person, I can make people very comfortable quite easily. Recently, I invited a nervous member to sit with me at her first Chamber event. She said to me, “You made us feel welcome and that was so important to me and my husband.” What do you do in your free time? When I’m not working, I like to read books, watch murder mysteries, and deepen my friendships. Stephanie Edwards Vice President of Programs and Communications As an experienced news reporter and publication owner for 12 years, Edwards draws from her background to coordinate the Chamber’s events and magazine. What is your favorite series? My favorite would be the Harry Potter series. I loved reading the books and watching all the movies and then, with my kids, we reread and watched them all again. What Valpo Chamber event are you most looking forward to? I’ve been to Chamber Network Night about three times with my previous company and it was always so much fun. So, I’m most excited to be on the other end of Chamber Network Night, planning and coordinating the biggest event we have. What is something many people get wrong about you? Even though I was a news reporter, I don’t enjoy public speaking. There’s something different about talking to the camera and standing in front of people watching me. Right out of college at 22 years of age, Richards was hired as president of his first chamber and worked at a several different chambers across the country before coming to run the Valpo Chamber 17 years ago. How many chambers have you been associated with? I’ve run seven chambers in three different states over my total career. In your opinion, which networking events would help businesses gain awareness? I have a couple. We get a lot of social media exposure when we do ribbon cuttings. Another event that’s very important is our countywide Chamber Network Night. What do you enjoy most about your job? Historically, I’ve always enjoyed doing business development. Which is why I am also the president of a not-for-profit called the Valparaiso Economic Development Corporation. It’s a private partnership that helps work to bring new jobs and investment to the community. >> 12 FALL <strong>2023</strong> |
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