“CRAWFORD COUNTY, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)—The Bucyrus Area Chamber of Commerce and the Galion-Crestline Area Chamber of Commerce have announced a new leadership structure for the upcoming Crawford County Chamber of Commerce. The announcement was made at the Forecast Breakfast on February 28, 2024, where the merger of the two organizations was revealed.

James Patrick, Board Chair for the Bucyrus Area Chamber of Commerce, said, “The merger represents an important milestone as we recognize that our organizations are better together.”

The new structure of the Crawford County Chamber of Commerce will consist of an Executive Director, two Assistant Directors – one each at the Galion-Crestline Chamber of Commerce and the Bucyrus Area Chamber of Commerce – and two part-time assistants. The search for the Executive Director position was launched in March, and several candidates were interviewed.

Casie Grau, the current Director of the Bucyrus Area Chamber of Commerce, has accepted the position of Executive Director of the Crawford County Chamber of Commerce. Beth Anne Jarvis will continue her leadership role as the new Assistant Director at the Galion-Crestline Chamber location.

The current Chamber Board Chairs expressed their excitement about the next chapter for the chambers of commerce, stating, “With Casie’s and Beth Anne’s work ethic and dedication to the community, we are eager to see the next chapter unfold for our chambers of commerce.”

A search for a part-time Administrative Assistant and the Assistant Director at the Bucyrus location will begin in the coming weeks. Heather Martin will continue to serve as one of the part-time assistants, focusing on events and marketing. The other part-time Administrative Assistant will focus on clerical, accounts receivable, and accounts payable tasks.

Casie Grau said, “We are continuing to move Crawford County forward with a focus on benefiting and advocating for our members. I’m so pleased to be a part of this movement while working strategically with impactful leaders like Beth Anne Jarvis, Heather Martin, our Board of Directors, and community partners.”

The merger aims to combine the resources and synergies of the two organizations to provide broader exposure and support for its members while celebrating the unique characteristics of each of the cities and villages that the chambers represent.

Beth Anne Jarvis, who became Interim Director of the Galion-Crestline Chamber of Commerce in November of 2023, said, “In moving toward my new role as the Assistant Director, I’m excited to continue working out of our Galion office while collaborating with leaders and businesses across the entire county, ensuring the success of all our local businesses and organizations. I cannot wait to see what our team will be able to achieve on behalf of our community.”

The Crawford County Chamber of Commerce is expected to become an official entity in January, 2025.”