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Meet the Team Behind the Elgin Area
Business Community

A small but mighty team connecting businesses, building
relationships and driving growth.

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Carol Gieske

President & CEO
847-741-5660 x 216
Direct: 224-760-7887
Carol Gieske, President & CEO of the Elgin Area Chamber, leads with a passion for connecting businesses, strengthening partnerships, and driving economic growth. With a focus on advocacy, collaboration, and leadership, she works to ensure the Chamber remains a powerful resource for the Elgin business community. She is especially committed to building meaningful relationships and creating opportunities that help local businesses thrive.

Terry Gajewski

Vice President - Operations & Finance
847-741-5660 x 102
Direct: 224-760-7885

Theresa (Terry) Gajewski blends right-brain creativity with left-brain precision in her work at the Elgin Area Chamber, designing websites and creating engaging member newsletters. She also supports accounting functions and helps ensure the team has the tools they need to best serve the business community—all while keeping the Chamber running smoothly behind the scenes.

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Tony Lucenko

Economic Development Director
Main: 847-741-5663 x103
Direct: 224-760-7888
Visit our Economic Development website: elgindevelopment.com

Tony Lucenko, Economic Development Director for the Elgin Area Chamber, is passionate about helping businesses grow and thrive in the community. He works closely with partners, stakeholders, and local leaders to support economic opportunities and strengthen Elgin’s business environment. Known for his approachable style and collaborative spirit, Tony enjoys connecting people and ideas to move projects forward.
Tony also speaks Ukrainian.

Margarita Lesniewics

Member Support Assistant
Main: 847-741-5660
Margarita Lesniewicz is the friendly face behind membership support at the Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce. Whether she’s answering questions, assisting with member needs, or keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes, she takes pride in building strong relationships and making every member’s experience with the Chamber a positive one. As a bilingual team member, she is also able to assist Spanish-speaking members and help them feel right at home. Se habla español.
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Linda Siete

Member Relations Associate
Direct: 224-406-0034
Linda Siete is a dedicated and personable Member Relations Associate with a keen focus on enhancing member experiences and fostering community engagement. Her proactive approach allows her to anticipate and address member needs before they arise, contributing to a seamless and enjoyable experience for all. She excels in building strong relationships, resolving issues efficiently, and providing exceptional support to ensure member satisfaction, always going above and beyond to exceed expectations.

We're more than a team - we're connectors, advocates, and champions for the Elgin area business communities.

Let's achieve greatness, together!

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