Two persons with Ada and Ohio Northern University connections recently joined the staff of the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance.

Morgan Ellis is the new director of chamber and tourism.

She has previous experience as an employment and job training specialist at the West Ohio Community Action Partnership and as a law clerk at the Hardin County Prosecutor's Office. She has degrees from Ohio Northern University and University of Findlay.

Ellis has also been involved in the operation of the Pfeiffer Station General Store, a small Kenton business owned by her family. 

Tabitha Young is the new marketing and member services administrator.

She most recently served as the sales manager at The Inn at Ohio Northern University, Ada. She has additional experience in customer service, event planning and financial services.

An open house event to introduce Ellis and Young is Friday, June 4, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Alliance office 225 S. Detroit St., Kenton.