Mark Dobson IOM, President & CEO

Mark Dobson brings a wealth of experience in both the public and private sectors, and understands the importance of strengthening a community's identity while collaborating with regional partners.

Dobson holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from Butler University with strengths in marketing and management.

Most recently Dobson comes from the Chamber of Commerce of St. Joseph County, where he established a Community Leader Forum, rebuilt the Public Policy & Community Affairs divsion, and developed member retention strategies.  He has served as President of the County Commissioners of St. Joseph County with an annual budget of $65,000,000.

Previously he was a licensed realtor with Coldwell Banker and Century 21, and was vice president of B&R Oil Company, Inc.

His professional  training includes Indiana Economic Development from Ball State University, and Master Petrolium Marketer from Phillips 66 Marketing & Management Institute.

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Renea Salyer, Member Relations

Renea Salyer comes to the Chamber with an extensive background in sales, as a Real Estate Broker.  She has years of real estate knowledge, public relations, marketing, and fundraising experience.

Renea is responsible for recruiting new members, retention of existing members, sponsorship sales, advertising sales, building positive relationships, and providing value to the members of the Chamber.

She is a Warsaw High School graduate with additional education from Ivy Tech Community College, and has vast knowledge of the community.  She is a CASA volunteer, is active in the Warsaw Kiwanis Club, is a past board member of Combined Community Services, and is a fitness instructor at the Warsaw YMCA. 

She and her husband, Jeff, are active in the Church of the Good Shepherd.  They have two children and two grandchildren.

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Michelle Goble, Operations Manager

Michelle Goble joined the staff of the Chamber in 2002 as the Administrative Assistant.  In 2005, Michelle became the Chamber's Executive Assistant.  In her current position, Michelle is responsible for the day to day functions of the Chamber.  Also, Michelle handles the bookkeeping and payables for the Chamber.  A native of Kosicusko County, Michelle graduated from Tippecanoe Valley High School and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Tri-State University.  Michelle and her husband and their two children reside in Kosciusko County.

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Alyssa Lowe, Administrative Assistant

Alyssa Lowe joined the staff of the Chamber in September of 2011 as Administrative Assistant.  She attended the University of St. Francis, where she played on the women's volleyball team.  Alyssa was born and raised in Warsaw and graduated from Warsaw Community High School.  She and her husband, John Bryan Lowe III have three children and are very active in their church, New Life Christian Church and World Outreach.

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