About the Chamber | Gladwin County Chamber of Commerce

mission & vision

OUR MISSION

The Gladwin County Chamber of Commerce is organized to advance the commercial, industrial and civic interests of Gladwin County; to encourage and grow businesses to support activities that benefit the community.

OUR VISION STATEMENT

Building a vibrant and prosperous community.

Meet our Board Members

WE ARE YOUR

ADVOCATE & SPOKESPERSON

The Gladwin County Chamber of Commerce is the single voice to represent your interest and communicate business and civic issues to our governmental representatives.

WE ARE YOUR

RESEARCHER

We offer information on area demographics, clubs and organizations, major employers, and much more. The staff is glad to help with your business needs—just give us a call and we’ll help you get what you need.

WE ARE YOUR

AREA'S INFORMATION CENTER

We respond to thousands of requests for information about Gladwin County’s businesses, events, and more. We have maps, directories, member brochures, and much more available at our office.

WHO IS THE CHAMBER?

The Chamber of Commerce is a partnership of businesses and professional people coming together to make Gladwin County a better place for everyone to live and work. To the public, we are Gladwin County’s Information Center.

WHAT IS THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE?

The Chamber is the one organization that best represents member’s business and civic interests; from communicating business issues to promoting Gladwin County as a great place to live and do business.

Chamber Staff

Executive Director

Gladwin County Chamber of Commerce

Welcome to Gladwin County! The Chamber is involved in selecting our next Executive Director

Board Members

MICHAEL MURRAY, President

Burkhart-Presidio Insurance

Michael was born and raised in Gladwin County. He graduated from Beaverton High School and earned his Bachelor Degree from Alma College. Michael is a producer at Burkhart-Presidio Insurance, is involved in the GBPA, and spends his free time playing golf.

DR. KAREN MOORE, Vice President

County of Gladwin

Both Dr. Karen Moore and her husband Mike are Beaverton High School graduates, and they continue to reside in Beaverton with their beloved furry companions. Karen is a dedicated community leader with an extensive academic background, having earned a Ph.D. in strategic management and leadership alongside a law degree. Her commitment to public service led her to serve two terms (so far) as the chairperson of the Gladwin County Board of Commissioners, where she actively contributes to the betterment of our community. Her passion for and dedication to the welfare of Gladwin County are evident through her unwavering support and involvement in various community initiatives such as Gladwin Rotary, Gladwin Kiwanis and the newly formed Gladwin County Community Builders.

WHITNEY KING, Treasurer

Burkhart-Presidio Insurance

Whitney graduated from Beaverton High School in 2011. She received her Bachelor of Business Administration from Saginaw Valley State University in 2015. She is employed at Burkhart-Presidio Insurance Company. She enjoys spending time with her husband and two sons, Mason and Miles.

JENNIFER GRACE, Secretary

Director Arnold Center

Jennifer Grace has spent the past 15 years serving Gladwin County through supportive services for individuals with disabilities and their families. As President & CEO of Arnold Center, Inc., she is passionate about creating opportunities for people to work, live, and thrive while strengthening the communities they call home.

Jennifer holds a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership from Northwood University and has more than 20 years of experience in organizational leadership, program development, and administration, along with more than 25 years of experience developing and supporting micro and social enterprises.

She also serves on the Board of Directors of Incompass Michigan and is committed to building partnerships that strengthen local businesses, expand opportunities, and contribute to a vibrant and inclusive Gladwin County.

JENNIFER FEUERSTEIN, CPA, Director

Heritage Tax & Accounting

Jennifer graduated from Gladwin High School and earned her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, majoring in Accounting, from Northwood University. She and her husband, Tim, raised five children all graduating from Gladwin and are proud of the community they live in and belong to. She is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) at Heritage Tax & Accounting and enjoys being outside and a great cup of coffee.

SHANNON SIRPILLA, Director

City of Beaverton

Shannon is a versatile professional with a diverse background that includes experience in the automotive industry, higher education, and local government. A graduate of Eastern Michigan University and have utilized her education and varied experiences to make meaningful contributions in each of her roles since the early 1990s. This year marks a decade of permanent residency in Gladwin County, which further solidifies Shannon’s commitment to the local community.

EMANUEL “MANNY” SHEETS, Director

Wilcox Contracting

Manny

INTERESTED

IN VOLUNTEERING?

Our volunteers serve our chamber by sharing their knowledge of the area with visitors. They also increase the quality of service provided in the office and create a lively welcoming atmosphere.

There are many opportunities to volunteer through our Chamber: