Interested in board service? Members in good standing who are interested in serving on the board of directors need to submit a letter of intent to the chamber office before August 1st. A term is for 3 years, renewable for a second term. Our nominating committee assesses the needs of the board and reviews any letters of interest in early Fall.
Purpose of a Board of Directors:
- To govern based on documents and key information.
- To focus on the strategic direction, mission, and goals of the organization
- To support the organization with time, talent, and treasure
- Fiduciary duties
- To explore opportunities while being careful with resources
- To develop policies and procedures
- To manage risks
2023 Executive Committee | |
Nikki Karnowski, Chair Todd Mell, Immediate Past Chair Phil Johnson, Vice Chair | Micki Wojtysiak, Treasurer Kristin Reinsch, Secretary Kolar Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac Kimberly Parmeter, President & CEO |
2023 Board Members | |
Bill King**, Skyking Tactical Shawn Crowser**, Share Advantage Credit Union Mark Schramek, Cirrus Aircraft Jeramy Katchuba, YMCA Shawney McMillan, Costco Wholesale Keli Casey, Big Frog Custom T-shirts & More Neal Ronquist, Duluth News Tribune | Patrick Miner, Miner’s Inc. Paul Raj, St. Luke’s Hospital Carol Valentini, Valentini’s Tom Werner, Duluth Airport Authority Lauren Madill*, Hermantown Community Schools Samantha Shelton*, Proctor Public Schools *Junior Board Member **Past Chair |
Staff & VolunteersRegular Staff Kimberly Parmeter, President & CEO [email protected] Schedule an appointment with Kimberly Olivia Sedlachek, Communications & Events Coordinator [email protected] Support Team Jenna Simonson, Membership Services [email protected] Theresa French, Office & Events Volunteer Erin Virta, Events Associate |