Ambassadors
The Northbrook Chamber Ambassador Committee is comprised of highly visible, involved volunteers who serve as important liaisons to new and prospective members. They provide valuable introductions and guidance for new and prospective members attending events for the first time. Based on their personal experience and history with the Chamber, Ambassadors actively reach out to local prospective members and work with new members to become familiar with the full range of benefits offered by the organization. The Ambassadors welcome your phone calls and questions.
What’s it like to be a Chamber Ambassador? Check out this article from David Telisman, David Telisman Communications: Five Things I Learned from Five Years as a Chamber Ambassador.

Steve Amberg
Owner
It’s Impressive LLC
Phone: (847) 509-7430
Member Since: October 2011
Business Description: Customized Promotional Items

Harvey Blender
President
Family-Safe Biking
Phone: (847) 748-8228
Member Since: December 2001
Business Description: Recreational Bike Tours

Mark Brodson
Vice-President
Resource Commercial Real Estate
Phone: (773) 251-3666
Member Since: August 2004
Business Description: Commercial Real Estate Brokerage Firm

Beth Chemers
Owner
Beth Chemers Consulting
Phone: (847) 980-2267
Member Since: March 2020
Business Description: Marketing Consulting

Steven Elisco
Principal
Elisco Design Architects LLC
Phone: (847) 562-1443
Member Since: March 1991
Business Description: Commercial & Residential Architecture

Henry Fetta
Volunteer
Hunger Resource Network
Phone: (847) 814-0581
Member Since: December 2013
Business Description: Non-profit Leadership

Mike Finkelman
National Accounts Executive
Vernon Graphic Solutions
Phone: (847) 527-9686
Member Since: May 2022
Business Description: Graphic Marketing Products

Mike Finkelman
National Accounts Executive
Vernon Graphic Solutions
Phone: (847) 527-9686
Member Since: May 2022
Business Description: Graphic Marketing Products

Brad Floden
Owner
Cobalt Photography
Phone: (847) 356-0480
Member Since: May 2017
Business Description: Corporate, Event and Family Photography

Gregg Gerstin
Owner
Align Wellness Center
Phone: (847) 564-9500
Member Since: July 2005
Business Description: Chiropractic Care and Related Wellness Therapies

Julie Hardegree
Owner
ProAuto
Phone: (847) 220-1330
Member Since: December 2022
Business Description: Auto Repair & Service

Wayne Karlins
Owner
Reed Social Media
Phone: (847)272-0707
Member Since: 11/1/2008
Business Description: Social Media Management for Business

Todd Lazar
Director of Sales
Keyth Security Technology Solutions
Phone: (847) 597-8008
Member Since: 7/1/2012
Business Description: Commercial and Residential Security Systems

Diane Pagoulatos
Marketing Director
Dickler, Kahn, Slowikowski & Zavell Ltd.
Phone: (847) 593-5595
Member Since: March 2020
Business Description: Legal Practice

Larry Rosenthal
Owner
Unique Upholstery, Carpet & Rug Cleaning
Phone: (847) 459-1600
Member Since: April 2006
Business Description: Cleaning Service for Carpet, Upholstery and Rugs

Lise Schleicher
Owner
BasketWorks
Phone: (847) 559-9379
Member Since: 3/1/1998
Business Description: Custom Gift Baskets and Packages

Marsha Schwartz
Broker/Associate
Marsha Schwartz – Coldwell Banker
Phone: (847) 753-6246
Member Since: 2/1/2002
Business Description: Residential Real Estate Broker

Matt Settler
Agent
Dasco Insurance Agency, Inc.
Phone: (847) 440-6840
Member Since: 2/1/2014
Business Description: Independent Insurance Agent

Marilena Tanasescu
VP/Branch Manager
Northbrook Bank & Trust Company
Phone: (847) 418-2800
Member Since: July 2012
Business Description: Community Bank

David Telisman
Owner
David Telisman Communications, LLC
Phone: (224) 645-2748
Member Since: June 2017
Business Description: Copywriting and Email Marketing

P. J. Weiland
Owner
ActionCOACH
Phone: (847)739-3079
Member Since: 12/2011
Business Description: Business Coach

Julie Yusim
Marketing Manager & Licensed Producer
Todd Markman State Farm Agency
Phone: (847) 400-1111
Member Since: March 2022
Business Description: Marketing Specialist for Insurance Agency