Chamber Connectors

Chamber Connectors provide an opportunity for individuals who are interested in professional development to expand their growth through networking, community involvement, training and partnership outreach. Chamber Connectors ensure that every business partner realizes the value of their Chamber investment by communicating information about the Chamber’s programs and events and the direct relationship with business growth.

To find out more about our Connectors, please email the Grand Island Chamber of Commerce at [email protected].

"Connectors has been a great way to get to learn about area businesses and organizations and getting to share in their special occasions like ribbon cuttings and Business After Hours events. I feel like I always had a few takeaways to share with others after attending these events. If you're looking to get to know members of our community a little better and the organizations they are associated with, there's no better way than through the Connector program."

Michelle Hurd, Mortage Division Manager of Pathway Bank

"I joined Connectors because I wanted to meet more people in the Grand Island business community and get more involved in the process of welcoming and congratulating businesses in Grand Island. I believe this presents an opportunity to meet many people in the Grand Island business community and offers a chance to represent the Chamber of Commerce in promoting our community."

Tim Krupicka, Director, Workforce and Community Education, Wayne State College

"I have been able to meet people and connect with them on a more personal level. Many times, I would hear the names of individuals, and Connectors gave me the opportunity to put their face to the name, learn about their business and get to know them on a personal level. Your eyes will be opened to how amazing our community is, and you learn about all the hidden gems. You will learn what our community offers, grow professionally and personally, and truly become a member of the Grand Island community."

Teshawna Sawyer, Associate Director of Willow Rising

   Paula Mayfield – Connectors Chair
  Mortgage Loan Officer, Pinnacle Bank
  [email protected]
  (308) 675-4607

   Miguel Baeza Aguilera
  Assistant Director of Admissions - GI,
  Wayne State College
  [email protected]
  (402) 369-1142

   Rob Czaplewski
  Account Executive, Angels Care
  Progressive Home Health
  [email protected] 
  (308) 589-0170

  Deb Fellows
  Administrative Assistant, Eagle Distributing
  [email protected]
  (308) 370-9986

   Casey Heck
  Hearing Instrument Specialist, Beltone
  Hearing Aid Centers
  [email protected]
  (308) 390-0078

   Keaton Irwin
  Sales Manager, Nebraska State Fair
  [email protected]
  (308) 385-3925

  Tim Krupicka
  Director, Workforce and Community Education,
  Wayne State College
  [email protected]
  (308) 381-1141
 

  Shirley McCallum
  Commercial Loan Officer Sponsorship & Hospitality
  Manager, Nebraska State Fair
  [email protected]
  
 

  Kris Naberhaus
  Administrative Assistant/Production
  Technician, Syngenta Seeds LLC
  [email protected]
  (402) 886-2257

  Brent Power
  Leader Personal Banker, Cornerstone Bank
  [email protected]
  (308) 398-1333
 

  Diane Rouzee
  Sports Marketing Manager, Grand Island Tourism Convention & Visitors Bureau
  [email protected]
  (308) 382-4400
 

  Karla Schwieger-Arnold
  Director, Willow Rising
  [email protected]
  (308) 382-8250

  Carole Urbom
  Director of Growth & Development,
  Holiday Express Bus and Boulder Flatts
  [email protected]
  (308) 384-1800
 

  Michelle Vogt
  Insurance Agent, Pathway Bank
  [email protected]
  (308) 485-4232
 

  Angela Aldana
 Agent Assistant, Magiera & Associates, LLC
 [email protected]
 (308) 384-5161

  Chelsa Baker
  Office Manager & Residential &
  Commercial Sales, TruGreen
  [email protected]
  (308) 382-6307
 

  Courtney Cox-Shafer
  Office Events Coordinator, Grand Island Tourism
  Convention & Visitors Bureau
  [email protected]
  (308) 382-4400
 

  Mary Frickey
  Resident Services Director, Riverside Lodge
  Retirement Community
  [email protected]
  (308) 382-1657

   Michelle Hurd
  Mortage Division Manager, Pathway Bank
  [email protected]
  (308) 485-4232

  Lilia Jimenez
  Store Manager, Viaero Wireless
  [email protected]
  (308) 210-3737
 

  Eric Lorenz
  Outside Sales Administrator, Computer Concepts
  e[email protected]
  (308) 382-5500

  Sadie Meharg
  Operations Support Specialist, Essential Screens
  [email protected]
  (888) 494-9188
 

  Tricia Pankonin
  Care Transition Coordinator, St. Croix Hospice
  [email protected]
  (308) 675-2549
 

  Jacquelyn Rico
  Individual & Senior Benefits Accounts Executive,
  Gary Thompson Agency (GTA)
  [email protected]
  (308) 384-3930
 

  Teshawna Sawyer
  Associate Director, Willow Rising
  [email protected]
  (308) 382-8250
 

  Meridith Turner
  General Manager, Ken's
  [email protected]
  (308) 382-6112
 

  Curt Vodehnal
  Community College Relationship
  Manager, Bellevue University
  [email protected]
  (308) 381-8988

  Holly Wood
  VP / Branch Manager, Cornerstone Bank
  [email protected]
  (308) 382-9059