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              Establishing the direction and developing the Strategic Plan for the Grand Island Chamber of Commerce is the Board of Directors. The board is comprised of community minded individuals who take an active role in the growth and development of the Grand Island business community. The Chamber employs a professional staff to facilitate the objectives established by the Board.

               

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            • Dustin Alexander

              CNH Industrial
              [email protected]
              (308) 258-1790

              Dustin Alexander is the Plant Manager for CNH Industrial, where he is responsible for overseeing all manufacturing operations. Over the last 16 years, he has held various positions within the organization including Continuous Improvement Program Manager for the North American facilities. In addition to his professional career, he also serves as an active board member for Goodwill Industries of Greater Nebraska. Born and raised in Grand Island, Dustin and his wife Heather have two children, Braelyn and Tatum.

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            • Blake Corman

              Owner, Grand Auto Sales
              [email protected]
              (308) 675-3175

              Blake Corman is the Owner of Grand Auto Sales. The Grand Island native is a Northwest High School graduate and later received a Bachelor of Business from the University of Nebraska in 2004. His 18 years in the automotive industry includes five years as a finance director, five years as a sales manager, two years as an owner/general manager, and six years as a co-owner of Grand Auto Sales. Blake is also a graduate of Leadership Tomorrow Class 23, a past board member of Leadership Tomorrow, and was a Grand Island Chamber 2012 Top 35 Under 35 honoree. Blake and his wife Jill and have three children, Macy, Callie and Carter, who are involved in all sorts of sporting events and dance.

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            • Beth Frerichs

              Director of Marketing and Communications, Chief Industries
              [email protected]
              (308) 389-7452

              Beth Frerichs is the Director of Marketing and Communications at Chief Industries. She graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and in 2010 received her Master of Science Degree in Organizational Leader Development from Capella University. In 2015, Beth and her family moved to Grand Island to join Chief Construction & Development to lead their marketing initiatives. Beth was named as one of the Top 35 Under 35 honorees by the Grand Island Chamber of Commerce in 2016 and is a graduate of Leadership Tomorrow class 32, a member of the American Marketing Association, a board member for Goodwill Industries of Greater Nebraska, a Key Communicator for the Grand Island Public School and a board member for the Grand Island Chamber of Commerce. In 2019, Chief Industries selected Beth as the Director of Marketing and Communications. She currently oversees marketing, corporate communications, branding, and Chief’s loyalty programs. 

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            • Dr. Marcie Kemnitz

              Campus President, Central Community College in Grand Island
              [email protected]
              (308) 398-7400

              Marcie has worked for Central Community College for nearly a decade, serving in her role as Grand Island campus president for the last 2 1/2 years. She is responsible for the overall administration of the Grand Island campus as well as the college-wide student services and health science divisions.She earned her Doctorate of Education and Educational Administration from the University of South Dakota in 2009. Along with her professional duties, Marcie is also the board chair of the YWCA and also serves on the GIPS Academy of Medical Sciences Advisory Board and Key Communicators, American Association of Community Colleges Student Success Commission, SkillsUSA Grand Island Steering Committee and College Park Advisory Board. She and her husband, Chris, have twin boys.

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            • Brian Levander

              Levander's Automotive
              [email protected]
              (308) 384-3747

              Brian Levander President and CEO of Levander’s Automotive with 13 auto collision and service centers across Nebraska and Kansas. Born and raised in Grand Island he went on to attend South East Community College Milford receiving an associates degree. He serves as board president of Crossroads Mission Avenue operating homeless shelters, thrift stores, and recovery programs in Grand Island, Kearney, and Hastings. 

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            • Paul McKinney

              CFO/COO, Eakes Office Solutions
              [email protected]
              (308) 398-6885

              Paul is the CFO/COO at Eakes Office Solutions, where he is responsible for overseeing all operations, technology, logistics, and finances of the organization.  Additionally, he is heavily involved in the development and implementation of corporate strategy. Paul has been actively involved at Eakes for over 25 years. In addition to his work with Eakes, Paul has served in a variety of roles on boards and committees both within and outside of the office products industry including, but not limited to Goodwill Industries of Greater Nebraska Board of Directors, Academy of Business and Communication Advisory Board, Business Solutions Association Standards Council, Pinnacle Affiliates Board of Managers, Central Community College Electronics Program Advisory Committee, and ECI DDMS Advisory Committee. Paul earned a Bachelor in Telecommunications with an emphasis in Management from the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Outside of the office, Paul spends time with his wife, four children, and two grandchildren.  He also enjoys all manner of outdoor activities.   

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            • Jason Morledge

            • Jason Morledge

              Credit Management Services, Inc.
              [email protected]
              (308) 382-3000

              Jason has nearly 30 years of experience with Credit Management, where he currently serves as president. He oversees all aspects of the company and is responsible for advancing Credit Management’s position as one of the top collection agencies in the Midwest.

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            • Kirk Palmer

              Corteva Agri Sciences
              [email protected]
              (402) 744-3271 Ext. 222

              Kirk is the Production Location Manager for Corteva Seed Production in Nebraska. Over the last 30 years, he has held several positions in the Integrated Operations group including agronomist, assistant location manager and location manager. He graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with an operations management degree. He has received his Six Sigma – Green Belt certification and is a trained LEAN practitioner. Kirk is involved with GIPS Career Pathways Institute, the GIPS Business Advisory Board, Tehama Shrine, Central Nebraska Shrine Club and Duck’s Unlimited. He and his wife, Toni, have two children, Keagan and Kori.

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            • Larry Speicher

            • Larry Speicher

              Grand Island Regional Medical Center
              [email protected]
              308-675-5000

              Larry is the CEO of Grand Island Regional Medical Center, a not-for-profit acute care hospital. He graduated with his Bachelor’ of Science Degree in Business Administration from the University of Nebraska-Kearney and received his Master of Health Administration from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Larry and his wife, Andrea, have two children.

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            • Tami Towne

              Ryder-Rosacker-McCue & Huston
              [email protected]
              308-382-2330

              Tami Towne is the President of Ryder-Rosacker-McCue & Huston Insurance. After attending college, Tami moved to Grand Island. Initially, spending time in management and sales in the airline industry and working at the Hall County Attorney’s office, joining RRM&H insurance agency in 1998. After obtaining her insurance license, she continued her education and obtained the CIC (certified insurance counselor) designation in 2003. That year she started a firework and pyrotechnic program from scratch and is now operating the second-largest exclusive program in the country. She is currently the President of RRM&H. Towne's husband owns Marv's Fireworks, and they have three children and five grandchildren with whom they enjoy spending time.

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            • Todd Wainwright

              Amur Equipment Finance
              [email protected]
              308-398-7180

              Todd Wainwright is SVP, Head of Commerce and Strategic Partnerships at Amur and is part of their Executive team. Prior to joining Amur in 2015, he spent over 10 years in various leadership positions in the Fleet Management / Leasing industry. He currently serves as President on the Central Nebraska Humane Society’s Board of Directors. Todd graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a degree in Accounting.

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            Grand Island Area Chamber of Commerce

             309 West 2nd Street, Grand Island, NE 68801

             308. 382.9210

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