Getting to Know...Board Member Heather Laughman

​It’s time for another edition of “Getting to Know...” Each quarter, we feature one of our Chamber board members. Our board members are imperative to our organizational success, and we are excited for you to get to know them a little better through this new feature!

This quarter we are excited to introduce you to Heather Laughman. Heather has been a member of the New Oxford Chamber board since March 2020. She is the owner of HD Entertainment LLC, the area’s only all-female, award-winning DJ company.

What inspired you to open your own business? 
I wanted to have more time with my boys and to be able to build my schedule around them. I am able to do that by working my own set hours and planning events around their busy lives.

What originally got you interested in your current field of work? 
My father is a radio personality and trained me in how to be a DJ and an emcee. My stepdad also loved music, and I built a love for music from both of them.

Why did you decide to get involved with the New Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce? 
I became a member of the New Oxford Chamber and not too long after meeting Michaela and some of the board members, I decided this was a fantastic organization to be involved in beyond just being a member. I wanted to have a hand in helping to plan local events in our area, and the Chamber affords me that opportunity.

What is your favorite part about being a member of the board of directors? 
Our meetings are actually fun, and our events are well received from our collective hard work. It’s not hard to rally behind and support Michaela in her duties because she is so passionate about them.

Who inspires you professionally? 
Anyone who works hard and never gives up! Walt Disney is a favorite.

What movie do you wish you could watch again for the first time? 
Ghostbusters with my 6 year old, who is a Ghostbuster. I would love to see his face.
 
What is the best superpower? 
Reading minds. You will never be wrong!