The Chardon Area Chamber of Commerce is led by the Executive Director and a Board of Directors. The Board meets monthly to review financials, discuss Chamber happenings, new developments, and vision for the Chamber, among other topics.

Executive Director

Melissa Ricco serves the Chardon Area Chamber of Commerce with more than 20 years of experience in event planning and administrative organization in fields such as higher education, and the architectural and construction industries.
Aligning herself with organizations that enhance their community, she highlights strategic planning and economic development as significant factors in her role as Executive Director of the Chamber. With a penchant for collaboration and pooling resources, Melissa works to bolster the business community by advocating for its growth and facilitating member needs.
Melissa holds an Associates of Business Management from Eastern Gateway Community College. She is an active member of the Chardon Square Association and is a Leadership Geauga alumnus - 2024 best class ever! She lives in the Chardon area with her husband, daughter, two cats, and bees!
Board of Directors

Julia Dolsen
President
Shiffler Equipment Sales, Inc

Sylvia McGee
Vice President-Elect
Beans Coffee Shop & Bistro

Becky Emmons
Board Member
Holstein Homes, LLC

Lance FIsher
Board Member
WM

Kristine Frankenberry
Board Member
NAMI Geauga County

Richard Grecar
Board Member
D&S Automotive Collision and Restyling

Beverly Johnson
Board Member
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services

Ryan Kalcher
Board Member
Alvord Insurance

Judy Lasco
Board Member
Chardon Public Library

Susan Parker
Past-President
Artemis Property Venture

Cathy Peters
Board Member
PuroClean of Western Reserve

Bill Rice
Board Member
University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center

Jonathan Schneider
Board Member
Huntington National Bank

Joe Zulandt
Board Member
Ten10 Design, LLC.
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