CHAMBER COMMITTEES
Joining a Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce committee allows you to become more deeply immersed in the activities of the Chamber and business community. The professional and personal return on your investment is invaluable. Time commitments vary and service on some committees is by application and/or appointment only. Call (605) 336-1620 or email the staff contact to find out more information.
Committee Chair: Julie Hammer, Sioux Empire Fair Association
Purpose: To advance and promote the Sioux Empire as an agricultural center.
Activities: Ag Appreciation Day and the Sioux Empire Livestock Show.
Staff Coordinator: Brooke Hendrickx
Committee Chair: Monica Huether
Purpose: To provide a stable source of income via dues by securing new Chamber members through combined efforts with the Membership Department.
Activities: Membership sales and ribbon cuttings/groundbreakings.
Staff Coordinator: Eric Siemers
Committee Chair: Mari Ossenfort, KELOLAND Media Group
Purpose: To enhance corporate responsibility in the Sioux Empire and to increase the number and percentage of businesses active in the Sioux Falls area community by subscribing to and becoming high-quality, corporate citizens.
Activities: Executive briefings and business tours and guest speakers.
Staff Coordinator: Pat Lund
The most casual of the Chamber’s committees, this group of volunteers play a crucial role in making Chamber events successful. It is a fun and flexible way to volunteer for short periods of time that fit your schedule.
Activities: Crew members assist with event registration and hosting, photography and other logistics at Chamber events.
Staff Coordinator: Teresa Schreier
Committee Chair: Shelly Johnson, DakotAbilities
Purpose: To qualify and provide orderly scheduling of capital fund drives.
Activities: Research, interview and select capital fund drives.
Staff Coordinator: Brittany Hanson
Committee Chair: Cristy Vastenhout, McCrossan Boys Ranch
Purpose: To maintain membership strength in the Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce.
Activities: Membership Mixers, Good Morning Sioux Falls, Morning Mingles, ribbon cuttings/groundbreakings, new member visits and membership retention.
Staff Coordinator: Pat Lund
Committee Chair: Nathan Stallinga, DakotAbilities
Purpose: To proactively identify and study issues that impact the Sioux Falls area business community and propose solutions and positions that preserve and enhance the business climate.
Activities: Sioux Falls Day at the Legislature, Good Morning Sioux Falls, Inside Washington, Candidate Forums
Staff Coordinator: Mitch Rave
Committee Co-Chairs: BG (ret.) R.J. Clifft and BG (ret.) Ronald W. Mielke, TSP, Inc.
Purpose: To advocate for the future of Joe Foss Field, the South Dakota Air National Guard and other military units in the Sioux Falls area
Activities: Advocating on behalf of military units in the Sioux Falls area and South Dakota
Staff Coordinator: Mitch Rave
Committee Chair: Ben Lamp, Warriors Never Give Up
Purpose: To coordinate, promote and monitor military, veteran and veterans support facilities activity within the Sioux Falls area.
Activities: Armed Forces Day program, Veterans Day program and guest speakers.
Staff coordinator: Mitch Rave
Committee Chair: Alissa Matt, University of South Dakota
Purpose: To cultivate an informed and involved young professional community in the Sioux Falls area in order to retain and attract young and diverse talent.
Activities: Create opportunities for personal development, civic involvement, networking with peers and interaction with community leaders.
Staff Coordinator: Jaci Pieters