The Worthington Area Chamber represents over 530 businesses from the greater Worthington (OH) area. Since 1958, the Chamber serves as a conduit between private and public sector, community organizations and those who call Worthington home.
The Chamber is a private, 501c6, taxpaying corporation focused on education and workforce, economic development and contributing to a competitive business climate for greater Worthington. View our 2023 Annual Report.
Mission: To contribute to and support a competitive business environment for all greater Worthington businesses.
Vision: To serve as a convener of all to amplify the voice of business and seek solutions to the pain points to those we serve.
Meet the Team
Matt Lofy
President & CEO
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Since joining the Worthington Area Chamber in August 2021, Matt has been driven by his vision: "I want our Chamber to serve as an igniter of positive change, rather than merely serving as a resource to cope with change."
Matt’s strategic focus on business advocacy, bridge building with key stakeholders, and relentless pursuit of relevance has significantly strengthened the Chamber's influence and engagement with local businesses, amplifying the voice of business. His initiatives led to a 20% increase in local business engagement within his first year. This impact resulted in him being named one of the Chamber industry’s top emerging leaders as a Forty Under 40 honoree by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives and 2023 Chamber Professional of the Yearby the Chamber of Commerce Executives of Ohio.
Prior to this position, Matt served in numerous roles within the Westerville Area Chamber, including executive director of Leadership Westerville. He has also taught morning spin classes for over a decade and is a veteran of the United States Coast Guard.
In addition to his professional success, Matt finds joy in his roles as a husband and father to his beautiful wife Heather and their two young children, Tuckerman and Caroline. He’s also the founder and cohost of the award-winning Dadass Podcast.
Crystal Evans
Director of Operations
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Crystal joined the Chamber in August of 2019 as our Events and Operations Coordinator. She previously had a 22 year career with Verizon Wireless prior to joining the Chamber. She has over 30 years of customer service experience, 12 years of collections experience and spent nine years in Quality as an analyst. She also has several years of experience planning and hosting events. She is from Delaware but spent most of her childhood growing up in the Worthington area. Her favorite thing to do in her spare time is spend it with family, friends and always welcomes an opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors. She loves to walk, hike and cycle every chance she gets.
Julie Saviano
Community Events Coordinator
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Julie joined the Worthington Chamber in 2024 as a part time community events coordinator. Prior to joining the Chamber, Julie was a Project Manager for a management consulting firm and worked closely on business strategy. Julie and her husband moved to Worthington in 2022 with their son and have loved being part of the community. Being able to make a positive impact in Worthington is important to Julie and she’s excited to help the team coordinate events such as Market Day, Reds Whites & Desserts & Leadership Worthington!
You’ll often find the Saviano family enjoying the Community Center and Farmers Market (we’ll be the ones covered in orange juice from Whitney House).
Manana Fribley
Membership Engagement Coordinator
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I've had the privilege of contributing to esteemed establishments in Columbus, including the Capital Club and New Albany Country Club, gaining valuable experience in club management. My sales background led me to represent renowned hotel brands like Hilton, Marriott, and Hyatt.
My commitment to community service is evident through roles like Past President of the Ohio Valley Chapter of the Club Managers Association of America (CMAA) and Board Member of the Worthington Area Chamber of Commerce. Currently, I'm honored to serve as the President of the Columbus Rotary Club, where I focus on fostering connections and making a positive impact.
Engagement is a key aspect of my philosophy, demonstrated by my active involvement in the Westerville Chamber, Tri-Village Chamber, and the Columbus Chamber of Commerce. In my current role, I'm excited about helping both existing and new members invest in our Chamber, facilitating business growth, expanding connections, and encouraging community involvement in Worthington.
The Worthington Area Chamber's annual Business Directory and Community Guide is a community resource providing a listing of member businesses by industry, along with important community events and information of our partners. It is mailed to every home in Worthington, to all member businesses and is available for pick up a City Hall, Worthington Libraries, Community Center and the Griswold Senior Center.
This publication is designed and printed by member business CityScene Media Group.