Meet the Board
The 2026 slate of Chamber Board of Directors has been set. Chris Fielding, CEO, Cressy Commercial Real Estate, has been named chair-elect. New board members include Angie Dvorak, chief marketing + growth officer, Everwise Credit Union; Tim Emerick, partner, Barnes & Thornburg LLP; and Natalie Liskey, director of marketing, Steel Warehouse. Those members rolling off the board include Ted Lerman, Steel Warehouse; Jason Osterhage, Everwise; AJ Patel, JSK Hospitality; and John Smarella, Barnes & Thornburg. Thank you to these board members who volunteer their time to guide our strategic direction, set financial policy and ensure the execution of our mission to drive sustainable economic growth in the South Bend Region by championing and supporting the needs of business, fostering strategic partnerships and engaging the community.



