MEET THE STAFF
Megan Baechle
Executive Director
Megan comes to Beachwood with over six years in the chamber industry, currently serving as the Executive Director for the Berea Chamber of Commerce as well as the Olmsted Chamber of Commerce. In addition to her work with chambers, she brings over 10 years of experience in operations management, executive support and event planning. As a native Northeast Ohioan, the betterment of our area is a cause that is a personal passion for her. She enjoys the opportunity to work with local businesses and find ways to enhance their footprint in the community through networking opportunities, sponsorships and strategic partnerships. She is a strong believer in the power of networking and has personally seen how it can help businesses grow.
Megan serves on the Young Professionals Committee for the Plexus LGBT + Allied Chamber of Commerce and also serves as Executive Director for LGBTQ+ Lorain County. Megan holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Communication from Ohio University. She lives in Berea with her husband, two children, and their rescue dog.
Lilia Lipps
Marketing Manager
Lilia has been with the chamber since February 2020. Charged with improving the chamber’s social media and other marketing efforts, she calls upon her 20+ years of marketing experience. Doing the social media and much of the event planning sometimes has Lilia feeling like a cruise activities director, a role she is well suited for.
Lilia lives with her husband Todd, daughter Madeline and puppy Lola. One of her secret weapons is that she is a master networker and can charm the pants off just about anyone. She lived on 3 continents and spoke 3 languages by the age of 5. Lilia also owns Lipps Service, a full-service boutique marketing agency.