Chamber Staff

Dana Wolfe

Executive Director

Dana is a seasoned professional, with years of marketing and procurement experience in Northeast Ohio. She began her marketing career at with the Cleveland Cavaliers, which was highlighted by the All-Star Game, and then became the Marketing Director for companies including Great Northern Mall and Time Warner Cable, where she spearheaded branding initiatives, local and regional events, community outreach programs, sponsorships and promotional events.

She became a procurement specialist and worked as a Marketing Sourcing Specialist for KeyBank, and then went back to Cleveland Cavaliers to head up their Corporate Services and Administrative Services team, as the Senior Director. She managed all vendor relationships, contract negotiations and helped established service levels, process improvements and cost savings.

Prior to becoming the Executive Director, Dana initially took on the role of Marketing Manager for the Willoughby Western Lake County Chamber of Commerce to expand her reach in developing new relationships and to help businesses, including new business owners, to economically grow in Western Lake County. She attended Southern Illinois University at Carbondale and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Marketing and a master’s degree in Education, Sport Management. She was an athletic scholarship recipient as a member of the SIU volleyball team and was inducted into the SIU Hall of Fame in 2010. Dana, originally from Muncie, Indiana, resides with her family in Westlake, and her son Blake, was a student athlete at Bluffton University, prior to transferring to Kent State and joined the Marching Band.

Donna Swan

Member Service Specialist

(440) 942-1632
dswan@wwlcchamber.com

Donna began her journey with the Willoughby Area Chamber of Commerce in June 2010 as an Administrative Assistant. Following the 2013 merger that created the Willoughby Western Lake County Chamber of Commerce, she transitioned into the role of Office Manager and now proudly serves as the Chamber’s Member Services Specialist.

In her current role, Donna oversees the internal operations of the Chamber and is the primary point of contact for members and visitors. She provides vital administrative support to the Executive Director and plays an integral role in several Chamber committees, including the Willoughby ArtsFest planning team.

Donna is passionate about helping members maximize their Chamber experience and values the connections she builds through her work. Outside the office, she enjoys spending quality time with her family.

Sophia Filipiak

Marketing and Events Manager

(440) 942-1632
sfilipiak@wwlcchamber.com

Sophia began working as the Marketing and Events Manager with the Willoughby Western Lake County Chamber of Commerce in October 2024. She manages all the social media pages for the Chamber and assists with event and sponsor advertising. Sophia is a graduate of John Carroll University and holds a bachelor’s degree in Communications with a concentration in digital media. She is also a poet, freelance writer and photographer. When she is not at the office, you will usually find Sophia hanging out on the farm with her beloved paint horse or taking long walks with her quirky, three-legged hound dog.