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Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors provide oversight, set the direction and strategy, and ensure the resources necessary for the Chamber to be successful. We determine mission, purpose, and advocate for them. We represent all sectors of the Chamber’s member-businesses and organizations. We conduct business utilizing the following core values: honesty, integrity, enthusiasm, and efficiency.

We help to build our chamber community and are able to excel as stewards of business and change inside and around Sycamore.

WE as a team WORK DILIGENTLY TO:

  • Advocate on your behalf on legislative issues at local, county, state, and national levels.
  • Train our future community leaders.
  • Provide resources and opportunities to ensure stability and growth for our community.
  • Create & implement innovative ideas to strengthen our emerging workforce.
  • Engage the broader community.
  • Assist City, County, and Economic Development Leaders in attracting new business and industry.
  • Enhance our quality of life.

Your Chamber Team

RoseMarie M Treml
Chief Executive Officer

our team: Ashlee Weaver

Ashlee Weaver
Director of Membership

Amy Wiegman
Events & Marketing Coordinator

2026 Board of Directors

Executive Committee

Jay Riippi, President
Heartland Bank & Trust Company
JayR@sycamorechamber.com

Jill Mandeville, Vice President
Blumen Gardens
JillM@sycamorechamber.com

Alison Rosenow, Treasurer
American Realty
AlisonR@sycamorechamber.com

Chad Jewett, Past President
CMJ IT Solutions
ChadJ@sycamorechamber.com

RoseMarie Treml, CEO
Sycamore Chamber of Commerce

2026 Board Members

Nicole Patterson
Country Financial-Chris Patterson

Andrew Miller
Old National Bank

Jenelle Robers
Lehan Drugs

Johanna Blocker
Opportunity House

Shannon Schmittle
Ideal Industries, Inc.

Tom Weaver
Weaver Management LLC/
Weaver Construction, Inc.

Anthony McMahon
The Lincoln Inn at Faranda’s

2026 Ex-Officio Board Members

Jeff Keicher
Illinois State Representative

Derek Hiland
DeKalb County Government

Melissa Amedeo
DCEDC

Dr. Kristen Campbell
Sycamore CUSD #427

Michael Hall
City of Sycamore

Jennifer Groce
Northern Illinois University

Courtney Walz
Kishwaukee College

Jonelle Bailey
Sycamore Park District

Kevin Buick, Legal Counsel
Foster Buick, Attorney’s at Law