Chamber PATH Priorities
The Chamber will cultivate trust-based partnerships to lead action on transformative and high-impact initiatives that enhance the Springfield regional economy and quality of life.
Lead Regional Economic Development
The Chamber will build and lead a data-driven model with local and regional partners to position and promote the 10-county Springfield region for strong business and talent competitiveness at the state and national level.
Grow the Workforce-Ready Population
The Chamber will influence efforts to attract talent to the Springfield region, retain young professionals to meet employer demand, develop the future workforce and address challenges in childcare, housing and public safety.
Strengthen & Support Business
The Chamber will advocate at the local, state and federal level as the voice of business for the Springfield region, pursuing a business-friendly environment, encouraging like-minded community leadership and providing educational and networking opportunities for businesses of all sizes.
Operate with Excellence
The Chamber will engage volunteers, businesses and stakeholders through membership, communications and events that align with industry standards and best practices and provide the resources necessary to act on strategic goals.
Board Members
Christina Angle
Erlen Group
David Argueta
Mercy Hospital Springfield Communities
Joselyn Baldner - Immediate Past Chairman
Central Bank of the Ozarks
Sean Balisle
KPM CPAs & Advisors
Megan Buchbinder
Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau
Max Buetow
CoxHealth
Spencer Cunningham
SRC Heavy Duty East
Erin Danastasio
Hatch Foundation
Linda Daugherty - Vice Chair, Membership
Academy of Hair Design & BeVelle Barber
Tom Douglas
JMARK
Amber Edmondson
Trailiner Corp.
Jason England
Arvest Bank
Brian Hammons - Chairman
Hammons Products Company
Sally Hargis
Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Co.
Jessica Harmison-Olson - Assistant Treasurer
Maxon Fine Jewelry
Dr. Spencer Harris
Mostly Serious, Habitat Communication & Culture
Bob Helm - Chairman-Elect
Elliott, Robinson & Company, LLP CPAs
Dr. Hal Higdon
Ozarks Technical Community College
Carl Kicklighter - Vice Chair, Economic Development
Gold Mechanical
Marshall Kinne
Med-Pay, Inc.
Dr. Grenita Lathan
Springfield Public Schools
Christian Lewis - Treasurer
Simmons Bank
Ken McClure
City of Springfield
Zora Mulligan
Missouri State University
Stephanie O'Connor - Vice Chair, Workforce Development
City Utilities
Michael Payne
Springfield Sign and Graphics, Inc.
Shari Reaves
O'Reilly Auto Parts
Gregg Scholtens
KCI Construction
Krystal Simon
Care to Learn
Elizabeth Wente - Vice Chair, Public Affairs
SRC Holdings Corp.
Outgoing Directors
We extend our sincere gratitude to our outgoing Board of Directors for their dedicated service and invaluable contributions. Your leadership has significantly advanced the mission of the Chamber and positively impacted our community—thank you for your commitment to the Chamber.
Christina Angle
Erlen Group
David Argueta
Mercy Southwest Missouri Communities
Joselyn Baldner
Central Bank of the Ozark
Megan Buchbinder
Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau
Erin Danastasio
Hatch Foundation
Tom Douglas
JMARK
Sally Hargis
Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Co.
Dr. Hal Higdon
Ozarks Technical Community College
Ken McClure
City of Springfield
Shari Reaves
O’Reilly Auto Parts
Stephanie O’Connor
City Utilities
Committees & Task Force Chairman
Economic Development
Manufacturing Leadership Council
Chariman - Mark McNay, SMC Packaging Group
Vice Chairman - Michael Eaton, Missouri Association of Manufacturers
Service Center Industry Council
Chairman - Tabatha Morrow, Chase Card Services
Vice Chairman - Dale Anderson, T-Mobile
Transportation Committee (membership by appointment)
Chairman - Steve Prange, Crawford, Murphy & Tilly
Vice-Chairman - Justin Orf, CJW Transportation Consultants
Membership
Ambassadors
Co-Chair - Wade Shelton, APO Community Health Center
Co-Chair - Stephanie Matthews, Simmons Bank
Event Chair - Ruth Daniels, Sixty5 Self Storage
Reach Committee
Chairman - Chris Jarratt, Revel Advertising
Red Carpet Committee
Chairman - Vance Lewis, APAC - Central, Inc.
Small Business Council
Chairman - Angie Way, Gold Mechanical
Vice Chairman - Brad Coy, Impact Recruiting Partners
Champions
Chairman - Andrea Brady, Great Southern Bank
Public Affairs
Growth & Development Advisory Council
Chairman - John Griesemer, Erlen Group
Vice-Chairman - Jared Davis, OWN, Inc.
Legislative Policy Committee
Chairman - Greg Pearman, MacAnany, Van Cleave & Philips
Local Issues Task Force
Chairman - Krystal Russell, Spectrum Accounting
Education Task Force
Chairman - Sarah Hough, Bass Pro Shops
Vice Chairman - David Hall, Missouri State University
Non-Profit CEO Roundtable
Chairman - Laura Farmer, CASA of Southwest Missouri
Past Chairman's Advisory Council
Chairman - John Oke-Thomas, Oke-Thomas + Associates
Springfield Non-Partisan Recruitment Committee
Chairman - Logan Aguirre, 417 Magazine
Voice of Business Committee
Chairman - Megan Herzog, Springfield Contractors Association
Workforce Development
The Network for Springfield's Young Professionals
Chairman - Megan Buchbinder, Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau
Vice-Chairman - Callie Carroll, OMB Bank