2012 Whitehouse Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors

Josh Torres
President & CEO
Chairman, Downtown Community Partnership & Whitehouse Cherry Fest
Chairman, Economic Development & Marketing Task Force
Chairman, Governmental Affairs Task Force
Email: jtorres@whitehouseohchamber.com
Office: 419-877-2747 Direct Line:419-277-9439

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I am an owner of the Subway® Franchise in Whitehouse along with 2 other locations with my parents. I have been in the SUBWAY business for 17 years. I attended Trump University, Wellstone University, and have accreditation in the Leadership Academy from The Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce and an Anthony Wayne Alumni Hall of Fame recipient. I am on the Board of Directors at the Chamber of Commerce Executives of Ohio, a member of the Northwest Ohio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and the American Chamber of Commerce Executives. I am looking forward to 2012 and am ready to get downtown Whitehouse revitalized! The process is in place and I am committed to the momentum of our mission and to achieve our vision of prosperity for our members and our community

Matt Padgett, II
Secretary
Chairman, Ambassador Task Force
Email: matt.padgett@edwardjones.com
Office: 419-877-2747 Direct Line: 419-877-9551

I grew up in the suburbs of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and went to Grove City College in Grove City, Pennsylvania.  At Grove City, I received a bachelors of science degree in finance with a concentration in mathematics.  Shortly after college, I married my wife Emily, who is a graduate student in clinical psychology at BGSU.  When we moved to Northwest Ohio, I immediately started working for Edward Jones.  I am currently the Edward Jones financial advisor assigned to Whitehouse and have been doing old fashioned marketing throughout the area, meeting people at their homes and businesses face-to-face.  I was excited to see the vibrant chamber when I arrived in Whitehouse and was honored when asked to serve on the executive board.  I believe good days are ahead as I continue to build a successful business and help other businesses continue their success.

Raymon Huston
Secretary
Email: raymon.huston@keybank.com
Office: 419-877-2747 Direct Line: 419-878-8282

I attended Ohio University on a football scholarship and graduated in 2005 with a bachelor’s degree in Sport Industry. I came to Toledo and was hired as a Credit Manager for Wells Fargo Financial. After 2 years as a Credit Manager and Assistant Manager I was promoted to Branch Manager and stayed with the company for five years. I am now the Branch Manager for Key Bank in Waterville Ohio. Outside of my professional career I work in the bus ministry for Lewis Avenue Baptist Church, serve on the deacon board, as well as co-direct a faith based addictions program. I am happily married to my Wife Nikki who serves with me in each of my volunteer work for the church.

Zac Bartko
Treasurer
Chairman, Finance Task Force
Email: zachary.bartko@pnc.com
Office: 419-877-2747 Direct Line: 419-877-0634

I am employed by PNC Bank as the Branch Manager at the Whitehouse location. I am a 1997 Graduate of Anthony Wayne High School and a 2001 Graduate of Bowling Green State University with a Bachelor's of Science in Business Administration. I am a Resident of Perrysburg Ohio. I am also involved as the Director of Finance for the Chamber. My personal Chamber goal is to work in conjunction with the Whitehouse Chamber of Commerce to assist local businesses to grow and prosper.

Darrel Limes
Trustee
Chairman, Member Services Task Force
Email: darrell@mcvickerins.com
Office: 419-877-2747 Direct Line: 419-877-5326

I have previously worked in the banking industry for 16 years and have been with McVicker Insurance for 19 years handling both personal and commercial lines of insurance. I am a Graduate of Anthony Wayne High School and a Trustee for the Chamber for 3 years. I have been a Member of the Chamber for 6 years. My goal for the Chamber is to work to improve the communications and awareness to the community of all local chamber events and enhance attendance to our functions.

Tracy Hayes
Trustee
Email: thayes@wtol.com
Office: 419-877-2747 Direct Line: 567-288-1155

I work as an account executive with WTOL-Toledo 11 television.  I graduated from Florida State University in 1993 with a bachelor's degree in fashion merchandising.  I have been involved with the Whitehouse Chamber of Commerce for the last 4 years and have served as the Vice President for the last 3 years.  I have also served as the Vice-Chair for Cherry Fest the last 3 years.  It has been very rewarding to see our Chamber grow as much as it has and I look forward to seeing continued growth and being in a position to have us re-invest in the community and our local businesses. 

Joe Urenovitch
Trustee
Chairman, Personnel & Special Issues Task Force
Email: jurenovitch@sbcglobal.net
Office: 419-877-2747 Direct: 419-877-2600

I have resided in Whitehouse for more than thirteen (13) years with my lovely wife Kristine, and four (4) wonderful children: Joey, Grant, Grace, and Jackson. I am the owner of the law firm Coble & Urenovitch, LLC located on Providence Street in downtown Whitehouse. I graduated from the University of Toledo College of Law in 1996 and have practiced law in a wide variety of areas, including but not limited to, bankruptcy, real estate, business law, criminal, traffic, wills and estates.

Carole Conner
Trustee
Co-Chairman, Ambassador Task Force
Email: caroleconner75@gmail.com
Office: 419-877-2747 Direct: 419-304-4147

I am a Director with Mary Kay Cosmetics. Originally from Virginia, I graduated from Eastern Mennonite University with a Bachelor's degree in Management and Organizational Development. My career has been in inventory control for a heating and air conditioning manufacturer, customer service at Associated Spring in Maumee, and most recently a teacher. I have been a chamber member for the past two years. My goal for the Chamber of Commerce is to help businesses prosper as we network in our community and grow our businesses.

Chris Ruby
Trustee
Co-Chairman, Ambassador Task Force
Email:chris@chrisrubyinsurance.com
Office: 419-877-2747 Direct: 419-877-0469

Becoming a State Farm Agent was a lifelong goal of mine, and this past year it became a reality. I graduated from Bowling green State University with a Bachelor's of Science in Business Administration in 2008. My wife and I, along with our two daughters moved to Waterville last summer and I opened my agency in March 2010. I immediately connected with the Chamber and was pleased to find them to be such an active and invested group. Given the opportunity to serve on the Chamber's board of directors, I am both honored and humbled. My personal goal is to see continued growth to this area and assist in making the Chambers' vision a reality!

Jyamme Torres
Trustee
Board Member, Downtown Community Partnership
Email: mexichef@roadrunner.com
Office: 419-877-2747 Direct: 567-377-1412

For the last 15 years I have owned the Subway® restaurant in Whitehouse along with my husband Ed and son Josh. We are currently in the process of an expansion and drive-thru projext at our Whitehouse store and have two other locations. I have been very actively involved in Chamber events, but mostly with the Cherry Fest since 2006. Being involved with the Whitehouse Chamber of Commerce is very rewarding for me, and the opportunities that are available for business growth through the Chamber is great. I look forward to being a part of the Board and working hard to assist other businesses to reach their goals. This is my way of giving back to a community that has been very supportive of my family business.