Linking Commerce and Community

The latest step we've taken in the direction of linking commerce and community was the establishment of "Citizen Membership." The first person to become a Citizen Member is Judy Lohr. Lohr is a 45 year resident of Park Forest and a retired high school teacher (English) from Thornton Fractional South High School in Lansing. She is also a retired member of Rich Township District 227 Board of Education (28 years) and former chair of Youth and Traffic and Safety Commissions in Park Forest; and former chair of Committee for Non Partisan Local Government in Park Forest. Lohr states, "I became aware of MACC's work while I was on the Rich Township High School Board and wanted to stay affiliated with the organization. I was thrilled when the opportunity arose to join as a citizen member. I think the connection between education and the business and municipal communities is exceedingly important. We need the businesses and the municipalities to team with educational institutions to promote the future. Hopefully I can offer some expertise."