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Sunday, September 5,2021
The Colony Courier Leader
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PROFILE
“Resilience and vibrancy
How Jennifer
Ondreyka, a native
Hawaiian, found
a home in The Col-
ony and became
an integral part
of its Chamber of
Commerce.
HOW DID YOU GET IN YOUR
LINE OF WORK?
Most of my work experience has been in sports
marketing and event management. Five years ago, The
Colony Chamber Board of Directors made the decision to
hire staff members. Judy Ensweiler and I were brought
on to expand the services and support that the chamber
provides to our community.
ehind every city’s reputation
as an economic powerhouse
is a devoted Chamber of
Commerce working diligently
to make it happen.
Helping work The Colony’s
assembly line of economic
development is Jennifer
Ondreyka, the director of
events and operationsfor
The Colony Chamber of
Commerce, a post she has
held since 2017.
WHAT’S BEEN YOUR GREATEST
CAREER MOMENT TO DATE?
I really enjoy helping local businesses and organi-
zations thrive, and with the support of the city of The
Colony, the chamber has been able to do this. In the last
five years there have been three big “That’s awesome"
accomplishments!
First, seeing the amazing attendance at our monthly
Business Breakfast and Leadership Lunch events. I love
that we honor The Colony first responders at our break-
fast and Lewisville ISD students and teachers at
our lunch.
Second, collaborating with Lew-
isville ISD to bring the INCubator
. program to The Colony High
School this year. With the sup-
port of the city, local businesses
and community members, TCHS
students are able to enroll in
this fantastic entrepreneur
program. TCHS is the second
high school in Lewisville ISD to
offer this program to students.
The third big moment is
hosting an annual golf tour-
nament that benefits a local
non-profit organization. In the
last four years, the non-profit
beneficiaries have been NTX
Community Food Pantry,
Metro Relief, United Way of
Denton County’ and this
year we are supporting
Next Steps-The Col-
ony. The hospitality
of The Golf Clubs
, at The Tribute
and the generous
sponsorships
and dona-
| tions from our
1 businesses have
truly made this
event a success.
WHAT DO YOU DO WITH THE COLONY
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE?
I am the Director of Events and Operations. Transla-
tion: all things Chamber! Judy and I work seamlessly to
deliver valuable experiences, meaningful connections
and a strong sense of community to our businesses,
organizations and residents. I truly embrace our mission
statement, “The Colony Chamber of Commerce supports
business and builds community through collaboration,
education and advocacy."
ARE YOU A NATIVE TEXAN?
(WHERE FROM?)
No. I grew up in Hawaii and relocated to Texas in 1999
after living in Seattle and Washington D.C.
WHAT’S YOUR FONDEST
CHILDHOOD MEMORY?
Time at the beach with my family. Hawaii is a beautiful
part of our country, and I am so grateful for having count-
less memories of days at the beach.
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE AREA
RESTAURANT?
That is a tough one! There are so many great restau-
rants in The Colony, a wonderful example of the resilience
and vibrancy that The Colony is experiencing. I can’t say
that I have a favorite. I dine in The Colony first!
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE?
National Treasure. It’s a family favorite that my
husband and daughters have watched together over the
years.
TELL OUR READERS ABOUT
YOUR FAMILY.
Michael and I have been married for 20 years and have
three daughters: Mehana, Malia and Makena. We have
been residents of The Colony for 20 years. My parents,
Daniel and Cynthia Mahle, are also residents of The
Colony.
WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES?
My biggest hobby is traveling. I have been fortunate to
visit 49 of 50 states, Alaska is my next adventure. I also
love to watch volleyball, baseball and college football.
TELL OUR READERS SOMETHING
ABOUT YOU THEY WOULD NEVER
GUESS TO BE TRUE.
I dance hula.
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