Chamber Board Gains Three New Members

The Effingham County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has gained three members. Chris Swing, Julie Everett and Travis Bushue have been elected to the Chamber Board, bringing the Board membership to 15.

Chris Swing, the Chair-Elect, is the President and Chief Operating Officer for Vantage Outsourcing. Swing oversees the day-to-day operation of the cataract surgery outsourcing company.

Julie Everett will serve as Vice President for Membership Development. Everett is a Certified Financial Planner focused on promoting financial literacy and financial wellness for all. 

Travis Bushue will serve as Secretary. Bushue is president and partner of Bushue HR, Inc. and Bushue Background Screening in Effingham. He has helped build the company to become a leader in human resource, safety, and insurance consulting service for businesses, organizations, and schools/colleges through the Midwest.

As far as other parts of the Chamber Board, Jeff Speer is serving his second term as Chamber Board Chairman. Other Board officers are Vice President for Business Development John Wright, Vice President for Community Development Jamie Ellis, Vice President for Workforce Development Matt Roedl, and Treasurer Matt Cekander. Other Board members are Rachel Collins, Jay Buehnerkemper, Joe Knabe, Dr. Ryan Jennings, Mark Doan, Kevin Swan, Anthony Hecht and Kara Wade.