Executive Board of Directors

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Katie Shannon - President

Community Relations Coordinator, Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre

Susan Mergen - Past President

Development Director, The Center for Human Services/Children’s Therapy Center

Sonny Broyles - President Elect

Owner/Agent Commercial and Personal Lines, Preuitt Insurance

Craig Hahn - Treasurer

Market President, Townsquare Media

Lauren Thiel-Payne - VP Community

Executive Director, Bothwell Foundation Bothwell Regional Health Center

Greg Eby -VP Business

President & CEO, Central Bank of Sedalia

Casey Sumner - Membership Chair

Chief Operating Officer, Sumner Insurance

Board of Directors

Todd Fraley
Special Services Director
Sedalia #200 School District

Alina Shcherbina
Regional Vice President
Primerica Financial Services

Jessica Craig
Executive Director
Economic Development Sedalia-Pettis County

 

Billie Barnes Holman
Realtor
RE/MAX of Sedalia

Israel Baeza
Eastern Commissioner
Pettis County Commissioner

Corey Stackhouse
Financial Advisor
Huntleigh Securities Corporation

Chris Gray
Encounter Church
Lead Pastor

 

Carolyn Crooker
Executive Director
Convention and Visitors Bureau

Yves Exilus
Owner
Best Take Media

 

Shelly Gardner
State Fair Community College
Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Academic & Student Success

Joleigh Cornine
City Planner
City of Sedalia

 

Emily Walton
Communications Coordinator
Central Missouri Electric Cooperative

Wendy Loges
Regional Business Development & Public Relations Officer
BTC Bank

Kelsey Weymuth
Owner
W-K Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Of Sedalia

Alaina Gump
CPA
Wilson & Toellner

 

Blue Ramirez
Catering
El Espolon

 

Contact Us

Debra Andresen – Executive Director

Debra Andresen
Executive Director
660-826-2222
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Vanessa Varoskovic – Office Manager

Chloe Stebbins
Office Manager
660-826-2222
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Vanessa Varoskovic – Office Manager

Khloe Shelledy
Administrative Assistant
660-826-2222
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Vanessa Varoskovic – Office Manager

Sedalia Area Chamber of Commerce
600 East Third Street
Sedalia, MO 65301
Phone 660-826-2222

Community Relations Coordinator
Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre

Katie Shannon – President

Hello, my name is Katie Shannon, and I am honored to be the Sedalia Chamber of Commerce President!A community is only as strong as the people within, I feel that giving back to your community plays a substantial role in your area’s success.

Currently I serve on the Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre’s Board of Directors, I tend to the Special Event’s Committee. We plan all of the “Non-Season” events; Such as the Young Theatre Productions, Concerts, Trips we take with our patrons, and theAnnual Murder Mystery Weekend. There is never a dull moment, on this committee.

I am still very active with my alma mater Missouri Valley College, here in Marshall, Missouri. Serving first on the Alumni Advisory Board, were we plan events for the students and really emphasis Valley pride across campus. It is always such a pleasure to interact with the students, and hear their journeys throughout their college careers. Thus, I have also recently joined the MVC Board of Trustee’s, and I look forward to the many upcoming experiences.

Over the last 5 years, I have become acquainted with many of the rural Chamber of Commerce in Central Missouri. Currently I am a member of Higginsville, Concordia, and Marshall Chambers, and I am an Ambassador for the Boonville Chamber of Commerce. Where I help with their fundraisers, attend ribbon cuttings, interact with Surprise Squads, and encourage growth throughout the communities.

I am a Base Community Council Board Member, partnering with our sister squadron. Together we have collaborated and successfully executed events in our area and on base. Most recently we had the privilege of feeding 350 of our Airmen for a Christmas luncheon complete with Christmas cards from the children at the Boys & Girls Club.

Development Director
The Center for Human Services/Children’s Therapy Center

Susan Mergen – Past President

As the Development Director for the Center for Human Services since 1996, part of my job is to spread our mission, Overcoming barriers to achieve a fulfilled life. I have served on the Sedalia Chamber Board since 2013 and the Executive Board since 2014, the Women’s Service League since 1996, and the Quisenberry School House Community Club. Rick and I are the proud parents of our son, Christopher. “I believe in supporting our local businesses and area not for profits.”

Owner/Agent Commercial and Personal Lines, Preuitt Insurance

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Sonny Broyles – President Elect

Owner/Agent
Commercial and Personal Lines
Preuitt Insurance

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Market President, Townsquare Media

Craig Hahn-Treasurer

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Executive Director Bothwell Foundation
Bothwell Regional Health Center

Laurel Thiel-Payne – VP Community

Lauren Thiel is the executive director of the Bothwell Foundation. Thiel spent five years working for the American Heart Association (AHA),which included nearly four years as the corporate marketing and event director in Springfield, Missouri, and more than one year supporting marketing and event planning in AHA’s Columbia, Missouri, office.

Prior to joining AHA, she spent two years working for Bass Pro Shops in Springfield, Missouri as the special events manager.

Thiel earned a bachelor of science degree in business and a bachelor of science degree in Spanish from Missouri State University in Springfield, Missouri. She is originally from Marshall, Missouri.

President & CEO, Central Bank of Sedalia

Greg Eby- VP Business

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Chief Operating Officer, Sumner Insurance

Casey Sumner- Membership Chair

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