Board of Directors

Message from the Chair: Keith Eiden


Keith Eiden
Superior Federal Credit Union

Lima, Ohio is truly an exciting place to live, work and raise a family. As this year’s chairman of the Board of Trustees for the Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce, I’d like to introduce you to the many value-added programs we have to offer large and small companies. Through navigating this website, you will be able to see all the monthly, quarterly and annual programs, events and opportunities your Chamber of Commerce provides, in addition to legislative advocacy efforts and community development initiatives we are either spearheading or in which we have taken an active role.

We like to think of ourselves as a catalyst for business and we sincerely wish your business much success. Thank you for visiting our website and welcome to the Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce.

Board of Directors:


Dr. Manu Aggarwal
Vein Care Center and Allen County Health Department


Marc Bowker
Alter Ego Comics

Lynn Carpenter
Lima Memorial Health System


Judy Cowan - Past Board Chair
Ohio Energy & Advanced Manufacturing Center

Mike Felix
Ford Motor Company, Lima Engine Plant


Karen Grothouse
Spherion of Lima

Gene Heitmeyer
Colonial Surface Solutions

John Leahy
Balyeat, Leahy, Daley & Miller, LLC

Michael Ley
Dennis Ley Insurance

Dr. Debra L. McCurdy
Rhodes State College


Randy Payne
AEP Ohio


John Renner

George Ricks
Northwestern Mutual
Financial Network

Tim Stanford
Yocum Realty


Michelle Sterling
Sign Pro Imaging, Inc.

Todd Sutton
PotashCorp


Brandi Trueblood
Smith Boughan Mechanical Services

Lima Chamber of Events

Circle of Influence Member

Tier 4 Chamber Member

Members of these select leadership groups share a common interest in influencing the direction and quality of Lima's growth