EXECUTIVE BOARD
Chairman: Saad Hajjar CEO, ABCOSAT Corporation
Executive Vice-Chairman: Jeffrey Denha President, Brass Aluminum Forging Enterprises
Vice-Chairman: Kevin Jappaya Senior Associate, Thomas A. Duke Company
Treasurer: Sylvester Sandiha Managing Member, Pinnacle Management Group
Secretary: Mark Sarafa National Account Manager, Absopure Water Company
Executive Board Member: Saad Abbo President, U.S. Ice Corp
DIRECTORS
Iyad Alosachie, MD Physician, Hazel Park Medical Center
Rick Farida Store Director, Greenfield Market
Salim Gasso Agent, Creative Real Estate Agency
Klint Kesto Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office
Michael Romaya Associate, Varnum Law, LLP
Sharona Shapiro
Gerard van Grinsven President and CEO, Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital
Jay Yasso Partner, Hertz Schram, P.C.
Immediate Past Chair: Frank Jonna, CEO, Jonna Companies
Legal Counsel: Ron Acho, Partner, Cummings, McClorey, Davis & Acho, P.L.C.
Founder: Sabah Hermiz (Summa), Summa Engineering
CHAMBER STAFF
Martin Manna, President
Lisa Kalou, Director of Operations & Events
Eric Younan, Director of Strategic Initiatives
Valerie Cholagh, Reception & Administrative Assistant
Karla Atchoo, Karla Atchoo & Associates, Finance
Joyce Wiswell, Publications
LIFETIME & FOUNDING MEMBERS
Ron Acho, Cummings, McClorey, Davis & Acho
Najib Atisha, Lance’s Hometown Market
Najib & Arvin Ayar, Whitmore Lake Hotels, Inc.
Carl Dallo, 17th Street Bar & Grille
John David, Platinum Communications
John & Chris Denha, Denha Investment Group
Terry Farida, Value Center Markets
Jalal Garmo, Majestic Wine & Deli
James Hiller, Hiller’s Market
Frank Jaddou, Mazin Foods
Jamal Kalabat, Kalabat Companies
Waad & Joey Murad, Metro Car Company
Ameer & Jason Najor, Super Fair Foods
Dave Nona, N&Y Properties
Wisam Paulus, Trepco
Mazen Samona, Smokers Outlet
Basim & Mazin Shina, Apollo Market
PARTNER MEMBERS
Joseph Atto, Fox Realty, LLC
Rocky H. Husaynu, Professional Insurance Planners
Johnny Karmo, Market Square
John Loussia, Value Wholesale, Inc.
Steven J. Kherkher, Williams Kherkher
Steven Tapper, Tapper’s Diamonds & Fine Jewelry
Karla Atchoo, Karla Atchoo & Associates
2012 CHAMBER COMMITTEES
Business Conference Committee
Helps plan and provide support for the chamber’s 6th Annual Business Conference.
Co-Chairs: Jeffrey Denha and Sylvester Sandiha
Detroit Independent Grocers
Task force that coordinates the efforts of Detroit grocers with the City of Detroit.
Co-Chairs: Michael Romaya and Mark Sarafa
Dinner Committee
Helps plan and provide support for the chamber’s 8th Annual Awards Dinner.
Co-Chairs: Jeffrey Denha and Mark Sarafa
Festival Committee
Helps plan the details of the 6th Annual Chaldean Festival and assists at the event.
Co-Chairs: Jason Najor and Eric Younan
Golf Outing Committee
Helps plan the details of the 8th Annual Golf Outing and assists on the day of the event.
Co-Chairs: Frank Jonna and Michael Romaya
Membership Committee
Recruits and welcomes new members, serves as an ambassador to the Chamber and assists with member retention.
Co-Chairs: Salim Gasso and Sylvester Sandiha
Political Action Committee
Assists qualified candidates to elected office and advances Chaldean Chamber membership/community issues.
Co-Chairs: Saad Abbo and Klint Kesto
Public Relations/Publications Committee
Helps develop content and direction for the chamber’s quarterly printed newsletter and provides resources for exposing the chamber and its efforts to the greater community.
Co-Chairs: Gerard van Grinsven and Eric Younan
Women’s Committee
Develops programs and services that promote women businesses and professionals.
Co-Chairs: Rita Somo and Silvia Zoma
