Josh Unterbrink
President/CEO
junterbrink@limachamber.com
(419) 222-6045
Born: Lima, OH
Loves most about his job: I love interacting with the amazing people that live, learn, work, worship & play here in Lima/Allen-County.
What are your favorite hobbies: My favorite hobbies are spending time with my family, listening to live music (vinyl lps) & bike riding.
One thing Chamber members might not know about you: My oldest pet is 25 years old... Giblet - a red eared slider turtle.
Favorite movie / television series: Raiders of the Lost Ark (movie) & Sopranos (series)
Favorite musician / band: Wilco
Teri Silone
Operations Manager
tsilone@limachamber.com
(567) 940-9680
Born: Gardena, CA
Loves most about her job: Helping staff and members.
What are your favorite hobbies: Reading and spending time with the babies in my family.
One thing Chamber members might not know about you: I am afraid of public speaking.
Favorite movie / television series: The Notebook (movie) & Ted Lasso (series)
Favorite musician / band: Christina Aguilera / Journey
Deb Katzenmeyer
Director of Membership & Safety Council Manager
dkatz@limachamber.com
(419) 222-6708
Born: Janesville, WI
Loves most about her job: Witnessing the passion our members have and playing a role in supporting, representing, and growing their businesses—that’s what drives our mission at the Chamber.
What are your favorite hobbies? I'm a fan of succulents, creative repurposing, and camping adventures
One thing Chamber members might not know about you: I have a 35-year-old son who is an English/American Lit teacher in Fort Wayne.
Favorite movie / television series: Fried Green Tomatoes / The Walking Dead (just binged)
Favorite musician / band: James Taylor, Jimmy Buffett - any 70's, 80's, 90's music.
Julie Klingler
Director of Programs & Partnerships
jklingler@limachamber.com
(567) 940-9687
Born: Pensacola, FL
Loves most about her job: The relationship building and watching members’ businesses grow as they become involved.
What are your favorite hobbies: Reading, traveling, long walks, and family time.
One thing Chamber members might not know about you: I grew up in the Marine Corps and moved all over the country, attending 6 schools in 12 years. This led to my love for traveling, meeting new people, respect for different cultures, and change. I don’t like to sit still and love variety in all things!
Favorite movie / television series: Any good series on Netflix, but I’m also a news junkie and like to watch the 6:00 PM local news, then the 6:30 PM national news, then PBS’ Newshour every night.
Favorite musician / band: I love 70s music, Christian music, and some country music.
Matt Childers
Director of Tiers & Business Development | Director of Allen Lima Leadership
mchilders@limachamber.com
(419) 222-6045
Born: Lima, OH
Loves most about his job: Helping emerging leaders grow.
What are your favorite hobbies: Reading / Golfing/ Visiting NYC
One thing Chamber members might not know about you: I played college basketball.
Favorite movie / television series: Godfather / Mad Men
Favorite musician / band: Michael Jackson
Jessie Pope
Executive Director of Walter C. Potts Entrepreneur Center
potts@limachamber.com
(419) 222-6045
Born: Huntsville, AL
Loves most about his job: I love helping people and the opportunity to serve others in a team environment.
What are your favorite hobbies: Golf, Travel, and Listening to Jazz
One thing Chamber members might not know about you: I was a Zone Chairman for Lions Club International.
Favorite movie / television series: Titanic / America's Got Talent
Favorite musician / band: Miles Davis / Earth ,Wind, and Fire
Kayla Monfort
Director of Activate Allen County
kmonfort@activateallencounty.com
(419) 222-6045
Born: Shreveport, LA - Barksdale Air Force Base
Loves most about her job: Helping to make Lima/Allen County healthier, working with such amazing community partners, and supporting everyone's ability to live their best lives here in Lima!
What are your favorite hobbies: Being with my husband and son (likely at a baseball field) and being an aunt to my 4 nephews and 1 niece.
One thing Chamber members might not know about you: I hate cheese!!!
Favorite movie / television series: Friends
Favorite musician / band: I listen to Country or Christian music
Gabe Taviano
Director of Marketing & Communications
gtaviano@limachamber.com
(419) 222-6626
Born: Lima, OH
Loves most about his job: The balance of being at the desk and using my creative talents and getting away from the desk and building relationships with members and the community.
What are your favorite hobbies: Traveling the globe and capturing new landscape photographs for my online portfolio / store at www.gabetaviano.com
One thing Chamber members might not know about you: I survived being hit by a car in 1983, the "widowmaker" heart attack in 2011 (100% blockage), and a collapse of the stent in my heart in 2021
Favorite movie / television series: Top Gun / The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch
Favorite musician / band: Trip Lee / Skillet / Metallica
Angela Finnerty
Director of Finance
afinnerty@limachamber.com
(419) 222-4096
Born: Lima, OH
Loves most about her job: My co-workers and seeing our members.
What are your favorite hobbies: Quilting, reading, genealogy
One thing Chamber members might not know about you: I'm obsessed with seeing the National Parks.
Favorite movie / television series: Most shows on Discovery ID
Favorite musician / band: Lady Gaga
Chad Welker
Associate Director of Activate Allen County
cwelker@limachamber.com
(419) 222-6045
Born: Cleveland, OH
Loves most about his job: Getting to make a difference in people's lives and being able to interact with folks from all backgrounds.
What are your favorite hobbies: Golf, Sports (children), Hiking, Gardening
One thing Chamber members might not know about you: I served in the United States Marine Corps.
Favorite movie / television series: The Lord of the Rings
Favorite musician / band: Forrest Frank, Brandon Lake