Meet the Team
(574) 773-7812
Cell: (574) 354-7694
jeff@nappanee
chamber.com
Jeff Kitson
Executive Director
Nappanee Area Chamber of Commerce / Nappanee Redevelopment
Jeff joined the Chamber staff January 2011. He is married to Brandi, and has 2 children, Keaton and Riley. He enjoys working with the businesses in Nappanee and the surrounding area.
His motto is taken from a board member that has said: “Ask not what your Chamber can do for you, ask what you can do for your Chamber.”
Hours Mon-Fri
8:00 am — 5:00 pm
Darla Burns
Office Manager
Darla joined the Chamber in September of 2011. Darla is married to Chuck and has 3 grown children and 4 grandchildren.
Darla is very knowledgeable in the Nappanee Area and is ready to serve your needs.
Hours Mon-Fri
8:00 am — 5:00 pm
Chris Gillam
Redevelopment Assistant
Chris joined us in January 2020 and is serving as an Administrative Assistant with the Redevelopment Commission. He is the father of 4 and currently the grandfather of 10. Chris recently retired from Purdue University where he served as a District Director for Extension and also a 4-H Youth Development Educator.
Chris has always valued the uniqueness of Nappanee and the surrounding community. He is more than willing to pitch in and help wherever needed.