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graduated from the University of South Dakota Favorite part of working at Chamber: “My Christine graduated from Northwood University
with a bachelor’s degree in contemporary media favorite part about working at the Chamber with a bachelor’s in business management. She
and journalism, and a dual emphasis in public is that I can help amplify the voice of local is the vice president of Downtown Lansing,
relations and advertising. Ashley resides in businesses that make the tri-county region such Inc. and the executive secretary for Lansing
Okemos with her daughter, Lauren. a vibrant community!” Community College Foundation Board of
Directors. Christine was chosen for Michigan
Interesting fact: Ashley does Ironmans as a MEMBERSHIP AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ATHENA’s #LeadLikeAWoman series and
hobby and is slated to do two this year – Ironman DEPARTMENT selected as a Ten Over the Next Ten recipient
Austria in July and Ironman Louisville in October. in 2018.
(Ironman consists of a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile MICHELLE RAHL
bike and 26.2-mile run.) Vice President, Member In her free time Christine enjoys traveling, real
Engagement estate, family and exploring Michigan’s beautiful
Favorite part of working at the Chamber: “I love outdoors with her husband, Andy.
how no two days are the same – and every day is Michelle Rahl joined
jam-packed full of energy and enthusiasm. There the LRCC in 2011 and Interesting fact: When Christine is not working
are always conversations to be had and meetings currently serves as the to connect Lansing’s business community, she is
to be held with prominent business professionals vice president of member probably helping with her family campground or
and everyone has the same goal, which is to engagement. In this role, growing hemp. Entrepreneurship is in her blood
enhance the Lansing region and make it a great Michelle guides all aspects as she’s owned a mobile clothing boutique for
community to live and work.” of membership, including retention, engagement, the last three years. On a fun note, she climbed
growth of current member accounts and new Mount Hood in 2018.
JOHN POMPEI member acquisition. The position is responsible
Manager, Digital for the creation, development and oversight of a Favorite part of working at the Chamber: “I love
Communications sales team responsible for the strategic growth of helping members with creative problem solving
the organization throughout the Greater Lansing and to celebrate their successes, as well as show
John Pompei is the digital region. She attended Ferris State University and how they become engaged with the LRCC.”
media manager at the graduated with honors with her Bachelor of Arts
LRCC. In his role, John in business and a certificate in public relations. DANIEL RIALS
is responsible for creating She is a proud graduate of Leadership Lansing Manager, Member
and overseeing content in 2016 and Dale Carnegie in 2018. Michelle Engagement
across all Chamber resides in Grand Ledge, with her husband Ryan,
brand channels. John brings years of consulting daughter Ryleigh Elizabeth and their cat, Diva. Daniel focuses on new
experience in marketing and media production business development and
to the Chamber. Interesting fact: Michelle has enjoyed some cool member engagement as
sporting moments in her life. She was center part of the membership
John is a graduate of Wayne State University in court, four rows from the floor for the May 14, and business value team
Detroit, with a bachelor’s degree in film. He is 2004 Detroit Pistons triple overtime game. I – a key role that supports
an avid fly fisherman and outdoorsman, mural was in the stands for a five-overtime Michigan our members and ensures a positive, successful
painter and somnambulist. Wolverines win against the Illini. She had the relationship with the Chamber. Daniel has a
privilege of kicking (and making!) a 20-yard field passion for entrepreneurs and is an advocate for
Favorite part of working at the Chamber: goal in the Big House. creative placemaking in the Lansing region. He
“Getting to work on FOCUS Magazine.” has a strong background in building trust, loyalty
Favorite part of working at Chamber: “Every and long-lasting relationships with clients.
KELSEY TERIBERY day I am blown away by the amazing work of Daniel works closely with members to maximize
Marketing and Social our members. Their dedication, passion and engagement opportunities and provide insights
Media Coordinator enthusiasm inspire my work at the Chamber. I on strategies to maximize their connectivity and
am blessed to serve at the intersection of people, engagement in the Lansing region.
Kelsey Teribery is the business, community, education and politics.”
marketing and social Daniel graduated from University of North
media coordinator for CHRISTINE ZARKOVICH Florida with a bachelor’s degree in biomedical
the LRCC. Teribery is Manager, Business sciences. Daniel’s experience comes from
responsible for assisting Development leading a sales team in B2B relationships in the
with implementing commercial truck industry and was the general
marketing tactics and strategies as well as Christine joined the LRCC manager of the café/lounge in a premiere co-
maintaining a strong presence on the Chamber’s in 2015 as the manager working innovation center in Auckland, New
social media channels. Teribery graduated from of business development. Zealand.
James Madison College with a bachelor’s degree She is responsible for
in international relations and resides in Lansing, creating new business and Interesting fact: Daniel spent his teenage
Mich. helping members connect, years growing up in Moscow, Russia. When he
grow, and thrive throughout the Greater Lansing graduated from college, he sold everything he
Interesting fact: Kelsey loves camping! She once community. She specializes in problem solving, owned and moved to Auckland, New Zealand
took a two-week camping trip, where she circled management, sales, networking and overseeing for two years.
the entire Upper Peninsula! the LRCC Ambassadors. — CONTINUED ON PAGE 9

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