Meet the Staff

In a given year, the Chamber typically plays host to more than 150 different events, programs and committee meetings. The Chamber’s full and part-time staff is responsible for event coordination, the day to day operations of the Chamber and for administering and implementing the policies and direction of the Board.


Debbie Iszauk, Membership Services Director

412-856-0622 x11
diszauk@monroevillechamber.com

Debbie Iszauk joined the staff of the Monroeville Area Chamber of Commerce in January of 2006 as the Director of Membership Services. In this position, Ms. Iszauk works closely with current members to make certain that they are aware of and are taking advantage of the Chamber’s extensive membership events and benefits. As Director of Membership, Ms. Iszauk works actively throughout the Monroeville Area and eastern suburbs to identify and recruit new businesses and organizational partners that will further foster and strengthen the Chamber’s strong commitment to economic vitality within our community. On an ongoing basis, Debbie is actively involved with the Chamber’s networking group M.O.R.E., the marketing and membership committees and the Chamber’s numerous special events.

Prior to joining the Chamber, Ms. Iszauk served as the Director of Development at a private school in Pittsburgh where she was responsible for overseeing and developing major fundraising events, donors and alumni projects. She was the owner of iD marketing, a free-lance consulting business that provided specialized advertising sales, marketing support and event planning to a wide range of clients. Her background in working within both large and small business environments has allowed her to gain insight and valuable experience in developing strong client relationships.

Ms. Iszauk earned her Bachelors degree in Marketing and Management from Ohio State University and an advanced certificate in Education from the University of Pittsburgh.


Chris Schnelbach, Office Manager

412-856-0622 x12
cschnelbach@monroevillechamber.com

Christine Schnelbach was hired as Bookkeeper of the Monroeville Area Chamber of Commerce in February of 2005, and promoted to Office Manager in August of 2007. Mrs. Schnelbach is responsible for maintaining all of the financial records of the Chamber, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and all reporting functions, as well as maintaining the membership database.

Mrs. Schnelbach brings a strong business and networking background with her. After earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, with concentrations in accounting and finance, from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Mrs. Schnelbach worked for eleven years as a National Bank Examiner for the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. She then started her own business, Wedding Weavers, a full-service bridal consultation and planning firm, which she owned and operated for six years. During that time, she was deeply involved in several networking organizations, serving as State Coordinator of one, and Speakers' Bureau Chair of another. She also authored major portions of a popular local wedding planner publication. After selling Wedding Weavers, Mrs. Schnelbach worked for a local design firm which specialized in window treatments. In addition to maintaining all accounting and financial records, Mrs. Schnelbach acted as Project Manager for large health care, commercial and hospitality clients, assisting in the design process and implementation of the design.