By Monty Siekerman
Deb Curlis has been hired as Ada Area Chamber of Commerce director and now has an office at Gallery for the Arts, 115 S. Main in the heart of the business district.

Deb served as Chamber president for four years at which time her goal was met: filling all of the business places on Main Street. In 2016 she was named Hardin County Citizen of the Year.

Those interested in inquiring about starting or expanding a business or industry may reach her at 419-788-9459 or stopping by the Gallery which is open from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday.

Deb spent the last six years as marketing director and fundraising coordinator for Community Health Professionals where she was known for organizing two main events: Beacon of Hope and Festival of Trees.

She has also been active in the Buy Ada First Committee and Rotary Club.

Deb and her husband Van are the parents of five adult children.

Photo: Deb Curlis (left), Ada Area Chamber of Commerce director, with Heather Cox of LNB, the Chamber president.