Executive Director

Larry Forssberg

Larry Forssberg was selected by the Westmont Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau Board of Directors to serve as Executive Director in June 2006. As Executive Director, Larry is responsible for overall Chamber operations, membership development, communications as well as Chamber public relations and community tourism promotion.

Prior to joining the Chamber team, Larry served as Vice President of Membership Development with the North American Retail Dealers Association; Larry also served as a Director of Membership Development with MRA-The Management Association, a 2300 member regional trade association. In addition, Larry served on the management team at the Association of Home Appliance Manufactures, an international trade association that represents and serves the global appliance industry. Larry has also provided membership development and management services to local, state and international membership driven organizations during his career.

Larry and his wife Rae and three children reside in Riverside. In addition to serving as Chamber Executive Director, Larry is a member of the DuPage Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors and also serves as Vice President on the Board of Trustees for the Riverside Public Library. Larry is also an active member of the West Suburban Chamber of Commerce Executives; Illinois Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives; the Illinois Chamber of Commerce; Northeast Illinois Jaycee Past Presidents Alliance; and, has been named a Jaycee International Senator. Larry is also a proud Alumnus of the Westmont Citizens Police Academy.

Office Manager

Mary Dawes

Mary currently resides in Downers Grove with her husband and son, one son is attending college in Milwaukee. Mary has great community experience in the area, having been involved in school organizations during the past 14 years. Mary has also worked as an administrative assistant. Mary is pleased to work for a community organization like the Westmont Chamber and will use her business skills and experience to the benefit of all Chamber members.

Office Assistant

Louise Miller

Louise Miller is the Office Assistant for the Westmont Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau. Louise has held this position since March, 2000. On a daily basis, Louise assists the Executive Director and Office Manager with administrative duties. She also oversees and maintains all membership and Chamber records and is well known by Chamber members.

Louise is a long time resident of Westmont. She enjoys spending time with family, planting flowers in her yard and taking walks around her neighborhood and at Ty Warner Park.