Executive Board and Board of Trustees
Good leadership is the driving force of any organization, and the Chamber is no different. We depend on the leadership of a talented staff and a dedicated Board of Trustees to ensure your investment in the Chamber continues to be a valuable one.
The board is made up of members who are actively involved in the Upper Arlington business community and wish to assist the Chamber staff in fulfilling the organization's mission. They are elected to three-year terms by the membership. Officers serve single-year terms and are elected by the board.
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Becky Hajost
Chamber President
Becky Hajost is President of the Upper Arlington Area Chamber of Commerce (UAACC), a Central Ohio suburban Chamber established in 1977. Ms. Hajost's experience with small business development, economic development and management provide new direction and stability for the mission of UAACC as an organization that impacts the community and the region.
UAACC's work in Ohio focuses on small business development and business retention.
In addition to her duties as President of UAACC, Ms. Hajost serves the community as a board member of the Upper Arlington Community Improvement Corporation, (UACIC). The UACIC advise the city on economic development decisions for business attraction and retention.
Ms. Hajost's has extensive experience serving on the boards of the following organizations: YMCA, The Robert Fox Family Y, Main Street - Heritage Ohio: Lancaster, Special Improvement District – Historic Lancaster, Fairfield Visitors and Convention Bureau and Rotary International.
Ms. Hajost's passion for economic development began in 1994 as she and her family moved from Cincinnati to Columbus, Ohio. Serving the community, she volunteered to assist in the economic development and revitalization efforts of Upper Arlington and eventually was employed full-time by the UAACC. Ms. Hajost was able to achieve the American dream by starting a family business. She continued to teach these values through her work at UAACC and through her 4 children.
Her education at Miami University focused on public administration and marketing. While attending Miami University, Ms. Hajost's was actively involved in the Miami University Equestrian Team, Miami University Women's Swim Team, and Phi Sigma Epsilon-National Marketing Fraternity. Ms. Hajost also received her Real Estate license from Columbus State.
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Debbie Segor
Membership Director
membership@uachamber.org
Debbie Segor, a Florida native, has lived in Upper Arlington since 2005. Debbie brings more than 12 years of marketing communications, event management and technical writing experience to her job at the Chamber.
Debbie recently served a three-year term volunteering with the Pleasure Guild of Nationwide Children's Hospital (NCH) helping to raise money for the pediatric and palliative care program at NCH. For two years, Debbie served on the Pleasure Guild's board as the Events Chair managing fundraising events.
Debbie is a graduate of the University of Missouri – Columbia. She and her husband are raising their two children in Upper Arlington. Debbie is dedicated to growing the membership of the Chamber and helping local businesses expand their marketing reach.
Divisions and Committees
Members can choose to volunteer for one or more committees, which are an ideal way for members to network, build professional relationships and develop leadership skills. Chamber committees also develop programs to increase member benefits, provide education, attract new members, enhance the local business climate and improve the organization's financial strength.
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