Oakland Chamber of Commerce officers

Lindsey Smith is Chair of the Oakland Chamber of Commerce and has expanded this organizations reach over the last four years by establishing new initiatives and creating partnerships with local organizations. Lindsey is a local Oakland mother and Realtor-Associate® with Christie's International Real Estate Group New Jersey - Franklin Lakes specializing in residential real estate. She has 15 years experience in Public Relations, Community Relations, Events, Marketing and Non-Profit organization, having worked mainly in NYC, Stamford and Greenwich, CT. After taking time off to raise her family during the pandemic, Lindsey launched her real estate career and began volunteering with local organizations to apply her skill set. 

Betti Russo is a resident of Oakland and a Real Estate Broker/Associate with Keller Williams Prosperity in Wayne, NJ, specializing in home staging and luxury home marketing. She has been a Realtor since 2009 and has over 25 years of Marketing, Sales Management, and Client Service experience. Betti is known for her genuine love of what she does, providing her clients with attentive, personalized service, and working together to ensure clear communication and success with the highest level of integrity, dedication, and commitment in business, and her volunteer efforts as well. Betti has always believed in giving back to her community and has volunteered her time to many various organizations. She believes education is key and enjoys sharing valuable real estate and community information on social media, and can be found on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Pinterest. 

Doug Freidman has been a Bergen County resident for over thirty years and is the owner/founder of Undefeated Media. A Full Service Production and Marketing Studio, built for TODAY! Doug brings his many years of expertise in film/tv, photography, social media, graphic design, website design, and MARKETING to the Oakland Chamber of Commerce. Doug has extensive experience working with businesses and community organizations in the Bergen County area. His all in one marketing solution help business GROW at the speed of light! Check out Undefeated Media's amazing content here: @UndefeatedMedia

Andrea Levy is a dedicated community leader, longtime Oakland resident, and experienced real estate professional with more than two decades of service and involvement in Bergen County. A 20-year resident of Oakland, Andrea has deep roots in the community where she and her husband, Jim, raised their two sons, both graduates of Indian Hills High School.

Andrea has built a reputation as a hands-on leader who brings people together. She has played a key role in organizing and promoting local events including music concerts, festivals, open mic nights, art exhibits, and the Oakland Outdoor Market. Through her leadership, these events have helped strengthen community connections while supporting local artists, small businesses, and entrepreneurs.

Her commitment to service extends across many local organizations. Andrea has served as PTO President, contributed to the Sustainable Oakland Green Team, supported local communications initiatives, and volunteered with Arts in Oakland. She has also been actively involved in Mothers and Newcomers groups and enjoys spending time with Oakland’s senior community.

Professionally, Andrea brings over 23 years of experience as a broker and real estate associate, with strengths in management, marketing, and client relations. She is known for her problem-solving ability, persistence, and dedication to helping others succeed.

Andrea is passionate about preserving and enhancing the quality of life in Oakland. She believes in thoughtful, community-driven decision-making and remains committed to supporting residents, local businesses, and initiatives that bring people together.

Heather Lorenzo is a Certified Public Accountant registered by the State of NJ and a Certified Financial Planner® with a certification from NYU with significant experience in tax and accounting. Heather joined Cronin, Hanley & VanZile in 2019 and became a partner in the firm as of October 2022. Previously, Heather was a Senior Manager in the Real Estate Industry Services Group for SaxBST (Formerly Sax Macy Fromm & CO PC) where for over 12 years, she provided tax consulting services to individuals and businesses in the real estate sector, assisting developers and property owners in the financial management of multiple projects and investments. Since leaving SaxBST, Heather has been successfully managing her own practice where she helps family run businesses and their owners with their accounting oversight and tax planning needs. Heather and her family are an Oakland residents for over 20 years and has been with the OCOC since its inception in 2013, as well as an active member of various other local organizations in town.

Marc Fox is a long time resident of Oakland. Upon hearing of the Toys for Tots Santa Train including Oakland as a stop, Marc organized with family & friends in 2012, went door to door to businesses with Toys for Tots collections boxes. News of the event spread and more and more families have been gathering for this annual "giving" event. Along with past OCOC Chair Peter Kikot, the Oakland Toys for Tots event has become a great success and much-loved activity. The OCOC is looking forward to assisting Marc in furthering his endeavor and bringing holiday joy to the many children in need.