the people behind the mission
Meet our dilligent team members working hard for you behind the scenes!
Eric Phillips
Since February 2001, Mr. Eric Phillips has served as the Executive Director for the Union County-Marysville Economic Development Partnership and as the Chief Executive Officer of the Union County Chamber of Commerce. He is currently the Executive Director for the Union County Community Improvement Corporation, the statutory economic development arm of the county, which is responsible for business retention and expansion, marketing and promotion of the community, and other economic development programs. He also serves as the Executive Director of the Marysville-Union County Port Authority which was established in 2009.
Mr. Phillips oversees the entire Chamber umbrella organization including the Union County Economic Development Partnership, Union County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Marysville Business Association, Plain City Business Association, Richwood Area Business Association, Industrial Parkway Association, Safety Council, Union County Business, Education, and the Workforce Team and the Marysville Uptown revitalization efforts.
He received a Masters in City and Regional Planning as well as a Master of Art in Public Policy and Management from the Ohio State University. He has various additional interests that include golfing, weightlifting, running, hiking, biking and tennis and is an avid reader of history and a collector of coins. His true love in the fall is Ohio State football.
Inge Witt
Ms. Witt has a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Communications with a minor in Business Administration. Prior to her current position, she has worked in various positions throughout Union County, including positions in the City of Marysville, the Village of Plain City and the City of Dublin. In her new position, Inge collaborates with the downtown organizations and assist with the marketing and communication strategies to promote business growth and development. She is excited to work with a team that focuses on attracting and retaining investments in Ohio's fastest-growing county.
Ally Pasanen
Ms. Pasanen has a Bachelor of Science in City and Regional Planning from the Ohio State University. Before graduating college, she completed internships in the City of Lancaster, the Village of Hebron, and the City of Dublin. In her current role, Ally collaborates with local businesses to ensure success, coordinates development projects, and creates materials to help local businesses. She is excited to work in Union County and contribute to smart growth in Central Ohio!
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