Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce Names New President

Submitted by Peggy Richard

The Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Jackie Lovejoy as the chamber's new president.

Lovejoy has served for the past 14 years in several capacities with Davenport University, including director of job development, director of the Romeo and Oxford campuses, admissions training manager, and most recently regional employment and internship manager.

She’s managed teams and campuses, with an annual operations budget of more than $1.5 million, and has been the face of Davenport in the community.

“With Jackie’s experience and expertise in the areas of business growth, public speaking and community outreach, we know she is the perfect person to build on the solid foundation already assembled by the current staff,” said Rick Morrone, board chairman for the chamber.

Hired originally as a trainer and speaker for the college, Lovejoy also arranged off-site events in Las Vegas, Nev., Disney at Orlando, Fla., and state-wide in Michigan.

"It is with great enthusiasm that I embrace my new role with the Dearborn Area Chamber,” Lovejoy said. “I look forward to working with the staff as we continue the great programming and services that members havecome to expect.”

Active in her campus’ local communities, she has been a board member, president-elect and emcee for the Romeo Washington Chamber of Commerce, and a committee member for the Macomb County Chamber. Her other civic participation includes past board member and nine-year mentor for Winning Futures, and as an executive steering committee member for WEDO, the Women’s Economic Development Outreach Tour.

She earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from Wayne State University.

Lovejoy's husband Joe is technical director at Dealer Track in Warren. They have been married 21 years and reside in Beverly Hills with Lucky and Butchie, their dogs.

Lovejoy, along with the board of directors and staff, will direct the course of the chamber, known for its membership outreach and signature events, including Teacher of the Year Awards, Taste of Dearborn, the Young Entrepreneurs Academy and Small Business Saturday.

The Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce promotes the interests of more than 500 member organizations by enhancing leadership opportunities, connection with prospective customers, endorsement of products and services, increasing sales and saving money.