About Us


  • About Us
  • Chamber Board
  • Executive Committee
  • CVB Board
  • ZDA Board

Who we are

The Zanesville-Muskingum County Chamber of Commerce is a business organization that represents and advocates for our community of local businesses.

Our Mission

The mission of the Zanesville-Muskingum County Chamber of Commerce is to create a regional environment conducive to business growth and development; to promote the economic, civic, and social interests of the area; and to foster and serve a strong, active membership.

Organizational Goals

  • Workforce Preparedness & Education
    1. Exploring and identify workforce development needs of local businesses
    2. Communicate with educational institutions regarding the needs of our local industries
    3. Collaborate with Zanesville-Muskingum Port Authority and Ohio Means Jobs-Muskingum County
    4. Partner with the Muskingum Valley Human Resource Management Association to provide business managers and HR professionals with educational information and professional development opportunities.
  • Legislative Advocacy
    1. Identity and advance the legislative issues, and initiatives to create a pro-business environment
    2. Host annual Legislative events which allow our members to directly communicate with State and National level officials.
    3. Partner with industry specific groups, i.e., National Association of Manufacturers, Ohio Restaurant Association,etc.
  • Community Development
    1. Coordinate efforts with the Zanesville-Muskingum County Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Zanesville Muskingum County Port Authority, and the Zanesville Downtown Association
    2. Maintain and enhance relationships with local community service agencies to enhance the quality of life and employment stability in our community
    3. Maintain a solid environment for economic development by promoting attractive local incentives
Named Positions
  • Chair - Julie Paxton, North Valley Bank
  • Chair-elect- Mike Norman, Genesis HealthCare
  • Past Chair - - A.J. Patel, Zane Foodmart
  • Treasurer – Mike Norman, Genesis HealthCare System
  • CVB Chair – Julie Metzger, OhioMeansJobs MC
  • ZDA Chair – Nick Roberts, NR Roberts Consulting
Board Members
  • Joe Allen, The Community Bank
  • Danny Brenneman, Ohio Means Jobs-MC
  • Eddie Brock, The Avon Company
  • Lee Bugglin, The Bilco Company
  • Molly Dunn, Muskingum University
  • Steve Haren, Park National Bank
  • Corey Hull, Zemba Companies
  • Kevin Knapp, Ok Coal & Concrete
  • Jenn Martin, Quality Care Partners
  • Andrew McGee, Sherwin-Williams
  • Dr. Lewatis McNeal Ohio University Zanesville
  • Ryan Moyer, The Moyer Group
  • Taylor Russell, Zanesville Jaycees
  • David Stewart, Stewart-Glapat
  • Ken Tolliver Guernsey-Muskingum Electric Co-Op
  • Jim Watson, The Barn
Ex-Officio
  • Mayor Don Mason, City of Zanesville
  • Commissioner Cindy Camerson, Muskingum County
  • Z-M Port Authority, Eric Reed
  • Zanesville Jaycees, Travis Reid
  • Chair - AJ Patel, Zane Mart
  • Past Chairman - Dr. Chad Brown, Zane State College
  • Chair Elect- Julie Paxton- North Valley Bank
  • Treasurer – Mike Norman, Genesis HealthCare System
  • CVB Chair – Juliann Metzger, Ohio Means Jobs Muskingum County
  • ZDA Chair –Nick Roberts, NR Consulting
  • Juliann Metzger - Chairman
  • Sean Fennell
  • Nick Brannon
  • Rae Anne Jasper
  • Phil Lash
  • Kristin Baughman
  • Monica Martinelli
  • Molly Dunn
  • Hope Neal
  • Dale Schwartzmiller
  • Brenda Curtis
  • Amanda Havidich
  • Katlyn Porter
  • Heather Sands
  • Beau Seyerle
  • Tina Smythe
  • Amy Snyder
  • Cindy Baker
  • Commissioner Cindy Cameron
  • Brian Diamond
  • Joshua R. Graham
  • Bob Kessler
  • Bobbi Lepi
  • Dana Matz
  • Andrew E. Roberts
  • Nicholas Roberts
  • Matthew Schley
  • Alton Thompson

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