The Washington Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome Don Grahl (The Creek Grill & Sports Bar) and Scott Mentz (Mentz Foundations) to the Board of Directors. They were chosen through a membership-wide ballot that included four nominees, selected by a committee of past board chairs.
“We are excited to add Don and Scott to our Board! Both have a built great businesses in our community and have been wonderful supporters of our Chamber. We are thrilled they have volunteered to serve our community in this capacity,” said Chamber President, Jennifer Giesike. Board members typically serve two, 3-year terms on the board, although if selected by fellow directors to the Executive Board, additional years can be served. Grahl and Mentz replace Dan Cassette (Cassette Electric) and Craig Mueller (Imo’s Pizza, Sugarfire Smokehouse), whose terms ended on December 31, 2021. Don Grahl moved to Washington nearly 20 years ago and considers it, without a doubt, the best decision he and his wife, Donna, ever made. The move here has served their family exceptionally well, both personally and professionally. Donna works at St. Francis Borgia High School, and together they own and operate The Creek Grill and Sports Bar, which just celebrated its 12th anniversary serving this community. Don and Donna have three adult children, including two that reside in town and work in the area. Don has one granddaughter and another on the way. Don would consider it an honor to serve on the Washington Area Chamber Board of Directors. It would allow him to give back to this great city a fraction of what he feels it has given him and his family. Scott Mentz owns and operates Mentz Foundations, Inc., a small business specializing in concrete constructions. He has been a leader in that field for over 35 years. Scott is a hardworking, detail-oriented individual with strong managerial and organization skills. Scott is currently a Director at Heritage Community Bank. He previously served nine years on the Washington Town & Country Fair Board and was President of the Franklin County Construction Industrial Council for three years. Scott and his wife, Lisa, have two adult daughters, Stephanie and Taylor. He loves spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, and enjoys coaching youth sports, playing golf, farming, and traveling. Grahl and Mentz will join 14 others on the 2022 Board of Directors. Executive Board
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The Washington Area Chamber of Commerce has two Board of Directors positions to fill for 2022. The following four nominees were selected from a highly qualified field of candidates: Nicole Desmond, Logan Diebal, Don Grahl, and Scott Mentz. Ballots were mailed to members on Friday, November 12 and are due back to the Chamber Office by December 1. Nicole Desmond is employed at Deppe Farms, a family-owned business established right here in Washington in 1950. She is a graduate of Washington High School earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture Economics from the University of Missouri before returning to the family farm. Nicole enjoys being involved in the community and volunteering her time. She served 9 years on the Washington Town and Country fair board and still continues to volunteer her time there whenever needed. She coached basketball for 12 years, served 5 years on the Athletic Board, and volunteered on the Auction Committee at St. Gertrude School. Currently, Nicole is serving on the board for the FFA Foundation which helps all our surrounding High School FFA chapters. She has joined the Washington High Athletic Association auction committee and is in her 2nd year as an assistant coach for the WHS girls varsity basketball team. Nicole is married to JJ Desmond. They reside on the family farm with their 5 kids. Nicole enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Her hobbies include gardening, spending time outdoors, and cycling. Logan Diebal owns and manages First Choice Facilities, one of the largest national snow and ice management companies in the nation, with over seven branches across the country. He is especially proud of creating a company that offers some of the best benefits, culture, and facilities to its employees in our area. First Choice Facilities is headquartered in Washington and has made contributions to many local charities and initiatives. Logan has always enjoyed leadership and problem solving and believes his strategic business sense would be an asset to the Chamber Board. He wants to be involved in the community to ensure the town offers things that will keep younger generations here permanently. Logan and his wife, Emily, currently live in Gerald. In his free time, Logan enjoys traveling and trying new foods. He loves outdoor hobbies, like skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, and hiking. His favorite local spot is the Riverfront Trail. Don Grahl moved to Washington nearly 20 years ago and considers it, without a doubt, the best decision he and his wife, Donna, ever made. The move here has served their family exceptionally well, both personally and professionally. Donna works at St. Francis Borgia High School, and together they own and operate The Creek Grill and Sports Bar, which just celebrated its 12th anniversary serving this community. Don and Donna have three adult children, including two that reside in town and work in the area. Don has one granddaughter and another on the way. Don would consider it an honor to serve on the Washington Area Chamber Board of Directors. It would allow him to give back to this great city a fraction of what he feels it has given him and his family. Scott Mentz owns and operates Mentz Foundations, Inc., a small business specializing in concrete constructions. He has been a leader in that field for over 35 years. Scott is a hardworking, detail-oriented individual with strong managerial and organization skills. Scott is currently a Director at Heritage Community Bank. He previously served nine years on the Washington Town & Country Fair Board and was President of the Franklin County Construction Industrial Council for three years. Scott and his wife, Lisa, have two adult daughters, Stephanie and Taylor. He loves spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, and enjoys coaching youth sports, playing golf, farming, and traveling. The Quality Coach® is pleased to launch a new professional networking group called the HR Leadership Forum (HRLF). Pre-COVID, we hosted our 5P (Positive People Practices, Plus Pie) networking events. These popular sessions provided a great opportunity to network, learn from each other, and hear from HR experts. We expect HRLF to be a next-level event drawing from a larger geographic area, attracting more special guests, and just what you need when you need it. ECC staff from the Center for Workforce Development will host our first event and serve as our guest speaker sharing some amazing funding opportunities for which your organization may qualify. Local manufacturing, healthcare, and nonprofit organizations along with small businesses, have recently benefited from these new funding sources for potential, new, and, incumbent workers. These programs are more flexible than ever. Come learn if your company is eligible for these training dollars! Click here to register now!Tuesday, November 16, 2021 11:30-1:00 Complimentary lunch at 11:30. All are welcome, registration is required. First things first - Thank you to the 500+ businesses and organizations that choose Chamber membership as an investment in their business and in our community! We're proud of the work our Chamber does to strengthen businesses and promote growth in the greater Washington area, and we're grateful for the members that support us as we work to fulfill our mission. For local businesses and organizations that aren't yet members, we'd like to take the opportunity to tell you more about our Chamber, and the benefits of membership. If you have questions, please feel free to contact our office at (636) 239-2715 or e-mail us! Our Mission in Action
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