The People Behind the Connections
Behind every introduction, event, ribbon cutting, new member welcome, and community initiative is a team of people who genuinely love what they do and the community they serve. The goal is for a prospective member, community partner, or business owner to visit the page and feel like they already know a little bit about the people they will be working with.
"We believe the best things happen when people come together. Whether we're welcoming a new business, making an introduction, celebrating a milestone, or working through a challenge, we're here to help our members and our community succeed."
Your Team
Chief Executive Officer
Michelle Gramlich
Leadership • Strategy • Relationships • Community Impact
As CEO, Michelle has the privilege of bringing people, ideas, and opportunities together to help strengthen the business community. She works alongside the Board of Directors, Chamber team, local businesses, community leaders, and partners to keep MACC moving forward and make sure the Chamber continues to grow with the needs of the community.
From building relationships and advocating for local businesses to developing partnerships and new opportunities, Michelle is passionate about making connections that matter and creating an environment where businesses and the community can thrive.
Membership Engagement Coordinator
Stephanie Dawkins
Events • Marketing • Communications • Engagement
Stephanie is often at the center of what makes the Chamber such a connected and active community. She works closely with members to help them get involved, make connections, and take advantage of the many opportunities available through their membership.
From welcoming new businesses and planning events to sharing member stories and keeping everyone in the loop, Stephanie brings people together and helps create the experiences that make being part of MACC special. She loves finding ways to help our members get noticed, feel connected, and make the most of their Chamber experience.
Office Manager
Chrissy O'Grady
Operations • Member Support • Financial Administrations • MBI
Chrissy keeps all the moving pieces of the Chamber together. As a familiar voice and friendly face around the office, she helps members, visitors, and community partners find answers, get connected, and feel welcome.
Whether she's helping with membership accounts, coordinating office needs, or managing the Middletown Business Incubator, Chrissy is often working behind the scenes to make sure things run smoothly. She's our go-to for keeping the details in order and making sure the day-to-day operations of the Chamber stay on track.