The Jackson Belden Chamber of Commerce Staff

 

 

 

Steven M. Meeks
President Jackson-Belden Chamber

 

Throughout Steven Meeks’ political career and volunteer commitments, he has always demonstrated the importance of trust, integrity and sincerity.

 

Known for putting the pride back in Jackson Township, Steven served as one of three Jackson Township Trustees from 2000-2008. Steven spent five of the eight years in office, as President of the Jackson Township Board of Trustees. During his time in office, the Jackson Township Safety Center was created and 12 new roadway projects were implemented among other significant township improvements.

 

As an elected official notable for volunteering in his community, Steven held various leadership roles including Vice President for the Stark County Township Association, Steven was also a member of the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce Pro Football Hall of Fame Festival Committee for 10 years, serving as the Grand Parade Chairman in 2002 and 2003.

 

Steven is a 2006 graduate of the Stark County Local Government Leadership Academy and a 2005 graduate of the Ohio Township Leadership Academy. Within Jackson Township and Stark County, Steven served on numerous committees including the  Jackson Township Economic Development and Comprehensive Plan Steering Committees, in addition to the Coalition of Large Ohio Urban Townships Committee (C.L.O.U.T.).  In April 2008, the Jackson Belden Chamber of Commerce honored Steven with the “Howard L. Kruman Memorial Award For Outstanding Citizen”.

 

Most recently, Steven served as the State of Ohio as Governor Ted Strickland’s District 9 Regional Director until January 2010 when he was appointed as one of three Stark County Commissioners. His recent community responsibilities include being a member of the Stark State College President’s Advisory Council, Chairman of the Joint Board of Trustees for the Multi-County Juvenile Attention Center, Chairman of the Jackson/Belden Food Fest (2008,09,10) and President of the Jackson Sideliners Football Boosters.

 

Steven and his wife Patty of 29 years, reside in Jackson Township. They have four children, Ashley, a graduate of Ashland University and The University of Akron (Masters), Anna, a graduate of National Beauty College, Andrea, a student at Stark State College and Steven, a senior at Jackson High School. Steven has one granddaughter, Ameia who is five years old.

 

 

 

 

Jennifer Reno
Operations Manager

 

Jennifer Reno joined the Chamber on 8/8/11.  She is a graduate of Green High School and has a Bachelors Degree in Communications/Broadcasting from Malone University. 

 

Previously, she worked in Human Resources at a company in Akron.  Part of her diverse background also includes a finance career at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, as well as being an on-air personality at local radio stations WKDD, Q92, and WHBC.

 

Jennifer has a lot of experience with event planning and will bring her creativity and talents to the Chamber’s many exciting events throughout the year.

 

There are many responsibilities in store for her.  She will be involved with the Chamber’s bookkeeping, events, committees, member relations, and the Western Stark County Safety Council.

 

In her spare time, Jennifer enjoys bowling and spending time with her husband and their one-year-old twin daughters.

 

The next time you are at the Chamber, a Business after Hours, or event…stop by and introduce yourself!

 

 

 

Kim Adams
Administrative Assistant

 

 

Kim Adams joined the Chamber on August 30, 2011.  She is originally from Marco Island, Florida and moved to the Jackson Area in March of 2008 with her Husband and two children.

 

She has spent the last eight years raising her children and spending quality time with her family.  Over the last four years she has volunteered her time in various activities at Strausser Elementary. 

 

Although she loved having the opportunity to stay at home with her children, Kim is looking forward to getting back to work.  She is very excited about all of the opportunities that await her at the Chamber.  Kim will bring her positive attitude and creative thinking with her to help the Chamber in anyway she can.  She looks forward in meeting and talking to many new people and sharing her ideas with everyone.

 

 

 

Marilyn (Mame) Jones
Volunteer Extraordinar

 

 

Mame is a retired Jackson Teacher.  I have lived in Jackson Township for 51 years.  Volunteer for Jackson-Belden Chamber, Safety Village for Jackson Township, HOF Queens Pageant Committee, HOF Appreciation Committee., as well as church groups.

 

I began when I first started teaching first grade with Lake Cable School.  I became a volunteer with the chamber back in the 70’s.  My love of the community had me volunteering left and right. 

 

Because of my love of the township and all that it has grown to become.  Unfortunately due to doctor’s orders I have had to start to back out of some of my many volunteer groups, otherwise I would be adding even more to my schedule.

 

One of my duties with the chamber is delivering membership plaques to the new members.  It gives me the opportunity to not only welcome and get to know them, but to also expand on what the community and the chamber has to offer.

 

Safety Village, Jackson Band Boosters, Jackson Speech and Debate.  Thru the years I have served on the various Jackson School Levy Committees, The Jackson Historical Society.

 

I absolutely love meeting new people as well as seeing the many friends that I have made thru the years living here in the best location in the nation.  I consider the individuals at the chamber my family as well as my friends.

 

 

 

 

 

Chet Niewierski

Graphics Engineer

 

Graphic Designer / Engineer, Chet Niewierski, came to the Jackson-Belden Chamber in July 2005 after retiring from the Timken Company.  He can be seen at many events behind a camera getting those great photo shots of Chamber members.  Chet is very active and heavily involved with the Jackson-Belden Food Fest & Fireworks.  He spends long days in the sun setting all the posts for the fencing as well as assisting the Operations Committee on all other event tasks.  When asked if he could use some help, Chet replies: “No, this is my vacation from the office”.  To Chet, the task does not seem like work, and we will let him keep thinking that way.  At the office Chet designs and edits the monthly newsletter that is online and also ChamberMaster, the Chamber database.  It is a tedious job, but he finds satisfaction in all challenges.  There is no job too large or too small that Chet does not volunteer for as he “does it all”!

 

When not at work, he can be found all over the state in his coveted Corvette.  When it is raining (non-Corvette driving conditions), you can find him spending time with his family or just waxing the corvette.