Board of Directors

Seat Type Name Term Begin Term End Term Extensions
President Oscar Martinez 2024 2026
Vice President Karen Cabrera 2025 2027
Past President Heather Wisman 2023 2025 Past Pres 2025
Secretary Brittany Woodson, City Representative
Treasurer Allie Paarsmith 2024 2026
General Lisa Wertzbaugher 2025 2027
General Maribel Montelongo 2025 2027
General Julissa Andrade 2025 2026
General Clifford McFerren 2026 2028
General Renee Harned 2026 2028
General Thayer Simon 2026 2028
Industry Representative Shawna Laughlin, West Liberty Foods
School District Representative Shaun Kruger, Superintendent
WeLead Representative Phillip Wiese
Chamber Director Jacob Lane 2024

Board Members have a three-year term but can be extended one year by choice or by adding President and Past-President years of service.
Industry and School Representatives are appointed by their employer and serve until they are replaced.

Committees

Committee Members
Event Planning Heather Wisman, Oscar Martinez, Shawna Laughlin, Karen Cabrera, Julissa Andrade, Mary Jo Lugo
Finance Heather Wisman, Mary Jo Lugo, Allie Paarsmith, Maribel Montelongo
Membership Heather Wisman, Father Guillermo Trevino Jr., Shaun Kruger, Ken Brooks

Committee Members meet on a as needed bases to aid in the management and event planning of the Chamber