Chamber Staff

 

johnson   Cindy Johnson
President
cjohnson@gichamber.com
As president of the Grand Island Chamber, Cindy oversees all aspects of the Chamber operation and initiatives, working closely with the Chamber’s Board of Directors and leaders from all sectors of the community.
berlie Mary Berlie
Workforce Coordinator
mberlie@gichamber.com
Mary serves as the Chamber’s Workforce Coordinator and, as such, focuses primarily on workforce initiatives such as Young Professionals, Dream It! Do It! and educational/training opportunities.
ward Micki Ward
Marketing Coordinator
mward@gichamber.com
As the Chamber of Commerce’s Marketing Coordinator, Micki is responsible for media and public relations as well as general marketing initiatives of the Chamber. 
folkerts Janell Folkerts
Business Partner Representative
jfolkerts@gichamber.com
As the Chamber’s Business Partner Representative, Janell is responsible for the recruitment and retention of Chamber businesses.
  Rhonda Veleba
Volunteer and Program Coordinator
rveleba@gichamber.com
As the Volunteer and Program Coordinator Rhonda is responsible for coordinating volunteers for the Nebraska State Fair and other community wide events.  Rhonda also helps coordinate the Chamber Connector program.  
   

Deanna Mesch
Events Coordinator
dmesch@gichamber.com 
Deanna is the Chamber of Commerce’s Events Coordinator.  Deanna is responsible for organizing various events directed by the Chamber, including the Harvest of Harmony Parade, Golf Outing and Annual Meeting.