Geneva Chamber chairman announces retirement

The Geneva Chamber of Commerce’s Scott Lebin announced his retirement as chairman, according to a news release from the Chamber.

Lebin has been a chamber member for 30 years with his business Lebin Financial Planning and more recently Great Scott Magic. He took the helm as chairman of the board 25 years ago.

“I was proud to have my business in Geneva and am so lucky to work and live in this community. I thank you for your support and the relationships we have built with business owners, the city of Geneva administration and tremendous departments including Public Works, Geneva police and Geneva fire departments,” Lebin said in the release.

Lebin, a 2008 Wood Award recipient, was honored to have presented the award to 24 Genevans who “contribute so much to making this a magnificent community.”

Lebin volunteered at countless festivals and was the face of the Chamber at many events.

“I appreciate the guidance and leadership Scott provided when I became president in 2018,” Paula Schmidt, Geneva Chamber president, said in the news release. “He is a true supporter of the Chamber and of Geneva. I and the entire Chamber staff will miss his contributions and wish him good luck.”