The White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is guided by dedicated professionals committed to our community’s prosperity. Our board members represent diverse business sectors across Montague, Whitehall, and surrounding areas, bringing valuable expertise to chamber initiatives. Working alongside our experienced staff, these leaders develop strategic programs, advocate for business interests, support local events, and create networking opportunities that strengthen our local economy.

Together, they ensure the Chamber fulfills its mission of supporting member businesses while promoting White Lake as a premier destination to live, work, and visit.

Current Board Members

Brent Raeth, Chair
CatchMark Technologies
616-384-4616

112 E. Colby Street,
Whitehall MI 49461

Term: 2021-2023, 2024-2026

Erin Peyer, Vice Chair
ACWL-Nuveen
231-893-2524

106 E. Colby St.
Whitehall, MI 49461

Term: 2022-2024, 2025-2027

Clarissa Moon, Treasurer
Shelby State Bank
231-981-8200

4555 Dowling St.
Montague, MI 49437

Term: 2024-2026

Rich Houtteman, Past Chair
Consumers Energy
231-332-2622

700 East Sternberg Rd.,
Muskegon MI 49441

Term: 2020-2022, 2023-2025

Doug Boardwell
Hurst Mechanical
231-894-6843

2330 Lake Ave
N. Muskegon, MI 49445

Term: 2020-2022, 2023-2025

Jeff Jelinek
Jelinek Tree Services
231-828-4883

4836 Holton Rd.,
Twin Lake, MI 49457

Term: 2020-2022, 2023-2025

Todd Kraai
Rivers Ace
231-981-8400

3001 E. Colby St.
Whitehall, MI 49461

Term: 2022-2024, 2025-2027

Scott Lewis
Lewis Adventure Farm & Zoo
231-923-6480

4180 M-20
New Era, MI 49446

Term: 2023-2025

Pete McCarthy
White Lake Fire Authority
231-893-6503

1300 Delaney Dr.
Whitehall, MI 49461

Term: 2023-2025

Jared Mott
WinBerg Construction
(231) 894-8409

8868 Water St
Montague, MI 49437

Term: 2025-2027

Holly Schroeder
Hilite International
(231) 894-3200

2001 Peach St
Whitehall, MI 49461

Term: 2025-2027

Trish Schroeder
Old Channel Inn
231-893-3805

6905 Old Channel Trail.
Montague, MI 49437

Term: 2021-2023, 2024-2026

Meet the Staff

Stephanie Ware
Executive Director
White Lake Area Chamber & Visitors Bureau
231-893-4585
Liv McCarthy
Office & Event Administrator
White Lake Area Chamber & Visitors Bureau
231-893-4585
Pam Bologna
Admin Assistant
White Lake Area Chamber & Visitors Bureau
231-893-4585
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