CEO, Region ATA Academy 219-301-5059

Since 2013, Ann has been the CEO of Region ATA Academy in Downtown Highland. Ann is a level 3 Certified Instructor, Fifth-Degree Black Belt, as well as a Level 3 Regional Tournament Judge in Special Abilities. She is a certified SciTech Program Instructor as well as a Bullying Prevention Specialist. She served as Chamber Vice President in 2022. Ann and her husband, Brett, live in Griffith.

Financial Advisor- Edward Jones- 219-924-2565

Dan Perez is a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones with his branch office in Griffith, IN. He currently serves as Vice-President of the Griffith Park Board and co-chair for Imagine Griffith. In the past, Dan has served as President of the Griffith Soccer Club. He and his wife, Diana have been residents of Griffith, IN since 1994 and have 5 children.

First Financial Bank- 219-922-3305

Susan works for First Financial bank and is currently the Financial Center Manager of the 45th Street office. She has worked at FFB for 26 years and enjoys the relationships she has built with her clients both on the personal and business levels. She also enjoys volunteering for Meals on Wheels and the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana.

Susan and her husband Jeremy Stammis live in Cedar Lake Indiana and have been married for almost 21 years. They love to travel and some of their most notable trips have been to Amsterdam, Belgium, Jamaica, and Anna Maria Island Florida.

Centier Bank- 219-924-0800

Edward Jones Financial Advisor, 219-923-1482

Gina is a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones in Highland after twenty two years in the banking industry. She is dedicated in assisting individual investors in achieving their financial goals. Gina earned her bachelor’s degree from Purdue Calumet in General Communications. She serves on the Highland Education Foundation board as well as volunteers at her church at Faith in Cedar Lake. Gina is married to Jorge and has three sons, Jorge, Joaquin and Mateo. She enjoys spending time with family, friends and serving the community.

219-923-3666

Lance was hired as Executive Director in the summer of 2022. He is a former small business owner and Chamber member, having served on the Board of Directors. Professionally, Lance has had extensive experience in law, government and nonprofit work. A resident of Highland, he is married with three stepchildren.