2023 Board of Directors
Dr. Chris Dyki
President
Dr. Chris Dyki is a US Army Veteran. He graduated from the Central Michigan University in 1997 with a B.S. in Biology. In 2002, he graduated from the University of Detroit Mercy. Patient Empowered Dentistry Care exists to provide state of the art Dentistry in a warm, caring and friendly environment.
Troy Thurston
Vice President
Troy Thurston has been in the financial industry for over 15 years serving as a trusted financial advisor. Troy currently is the Business & Community Relations Representative for Michigan First Credit Union. He works with entrepreneurs and small to large businesses on maintaining and cultivating growth. Troy teaches seminars designed for new and existing business owners throughout Michigan. He also works with local schools and communities to expand financial literacy. Troy is currently pursuing his degree at The University of Michigan.
Diane Reece-Seger
Treasurer
Diane Reece-Seger is the Vice President of Clovers Collision and Mechanical Repair in Eastpointe, Michigan. Clover’s Collision and Mechanical Repair’s large facility features the best equipment on the market to help their factory-trained specialists provide you with fast, high-quality auto body repair services. Clovers Collision and Mechanical Repair will easily restore your car back to precise factory specifications. Their goal is returning your vehicle to a safe operating condition and making it look just as good as it did the day you bought it. Clovers Collision and Mechanical Repair does all major or minor repairs, custom painting and auto restoration.
Kathy Hermann
Secretary
Kathy Herman is a premier Customer Service Representative at First State Bank, located in Eastpointe, Michigan. Kathy is proud to serve the Eastpointe Community with a bank that has well-established roots in our Community. First State Bank has been committed to serving their customers since 1917.
Dana Freers
Board Member
Dana practices with her father and her sister at the firm of Freers, Freers & Freers and handles cases in Macomb, St. Clair, Oakland and Wayne counties. She has handled a wide variety of criminal, civil, family, probate and estate planning, business, real estate and consumer protection and collection cases.
Dana is a member of the State Bar of Michigan, the Macomb County Bar Association, the Macomb County Bar Foundation, the Women Lawyers Association of Michigan, the Eastpointe-Roseville Chamber of Commerce, the Fraser Lions Club, the Fraser First Booster Club and the Roseville Optimist Club. Dana is also an active participant in her children’s schools.
Jan Haggerty
Board Member
Jan Haggerty has resided in Roseville for 27 years. Currently Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Roseville with a BA in Business Management and Minor in Psychology and Human Development. Jan is an active member of the Roseville Optimist Club, VFW Ladies Auxliary, Friends of the Roseville Public Library, and Roseville Historical and Genealgical Society, as well as the Roseville Handicap Association. Most of Jan’s working career kept her busy in the legal field as a Paralegal. Jan worked for the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office for three years and then accepted the position of Victim Advocate at the Macomb County Juvenile Court, from which she retired.
Dale Heid
Board Member
Dale Heid is the owner of Litho Printing in Eastpointe, Michigan. Established in 1966, Litho Printing has grown from only working in the metro Detroit area to accepting nationwide print and design orders as well as the ability to ship anywhere in the world. For the past 20 years, Dale Heid has been upholding the high quality standards of the family business, while serving thousands of customers with a valued product. Dale offers a wide range of promotional items, signs and banners for all occasions.
Michael Lesich
Board Member
Michael Lesich is a former small business owner and a resident of Fraser. Active in the community, Michael currently serves on the Fraser First Booster Club board of directors, and is a past member of both the Fraser City Council and the Fraser Recreation Commission. His goals include growing and supporting local business, promoting community improvement efforts, and making Fraser a better place to live.
Sarah Mistretta
Board Member
Sarah Mistretta is the Assistant City Manager for the City of Fraser. She obtained her BA in Social Sciences from Michigan State University, went on to obtain her MBA from Northwood University, and attended WMU Cooley Law School. Sarah is a SHRM Certified Professional, and has spent her entire career working in State and Local Government. She proudly serves on the Macomb Food Program Board, is a member of the SEMCOG Water Infrastructure Task Force, and is an active volunteer at her church and children’s school.
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Mariah Walton
Board Member
Mariah Walton is the Assistant City Manager, currently serving as the Acting City Manager, for the City of Eastpointe. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, and Sociology, from Michigan State University, and a Master’s in Public Administration, from Grand Valley State University. Mariah has formerly served on the Board of Directors for the Economic Development and Brownfield Redevelopment Authority for the City of Wyoming and as a member of the Board of Directors for West Michigan Cops Fore Kids. Mariah is eager to continue her service to the Eastpointe and Roseville communities by supporting and embracing businesses in the communities.
Edward Williams
Board Member
Edward Williams is the president of Iron Clad Enterprises and an Independent agent of 5LINX, an INC 500/5000 company 9 years in a row. Offering the ultimate one stop shop for life-enhancing products and essential services for both residential and commercial customers.
Patrick Wolff
Board Member
Patrick Wolff is an independent Agent for AFLAC supplemental insurance agency. AFLAC serves more than 50 million people worldwide with Insurance policies for individuals and employers that may help with those expenses not covered by a major medical plan.
Linda Weishaupt
Executive Director
Linda Weishaupt became the Membership Director for the Eastpointe-Roseville Chamber of Commerce in January 2013. She stepped up as the acting Executive Director in 2015 while the Board searched for a permanent director. The Board never initiated a search and Linda finally accepted the title. She is dedicated to assisting the business owners and community organizations in the cities of Eastpointe, Roseville and Fraser with building their organization and growing them stronger. Under Linda’s tenure, the Chamber has doubled in size, moved to a larger location and added additional office help. Prior to joining the Eastpointe-Roseville Chamber of Commerce, Linda worked for the City of Eastpointe before retiring in 2012.
Sandra Maki
Events Coordinator
Sandra had a 20+ year background in the Meetings and Events industry working for a Fortune 100 company. She was dedicated to a global account for 17 years. She is delighted to bring her talents and ideas to the Eastpointe-Roseville Chamber of Commerce. Her goal is to provide Chamber Members with relevant and interesting meetings, education, networking opportunities, and social gathering events. Sandra earned a B.A. in Business Administration from Wayne State University and an MBA from University of Detroit-Mercy. She is an active volunteer in her community, children’s school, and church.