Springfield Chamber Announces 2025 Board of Directors

At its January board of directors meeting, the Springfield Area Chamber of
Commerce will install new members, as well as its slate of officers for 2025.

The following board members will serve on the Chamber’s Executive Committee in 2025:
• Chairman: Bob Helm, Elliott, Robinson & Company, LLP CPAs
• Chairman-Elect: Jessica Harmison-Olson, Maxon Fine Jewelry
• Treasurer: Sean Balisle, KPM CPAs & Advisors
• Assistant Treasurer: Linda Daugherty, Academy of Hair Design & BeVelle Barber
• Vice Chair, Economic Development: Jason England, Arvest Bank
• Vice Chair, Workforce Development: Max Buetow, CoxHealth
• Vice Chair, Public Affairs: Elizabeth Wente, SRC Holdings Corp.
• Vice Chair, Membership: Dr. Spencer Harris, Mostly Serious, Habitat Communication & Culture

New board members serving three-year terms are:
• Aaron Burden, The French's Food Company
• Dwayne Fulk, City Utilities
• Laura Gates, TransLand
• Stephanie Ireland, Ireland Architects
• Nicole Jarratt, Revel Advertising
• Marshall Kinne, Med-Pay, Inc.
• John Myers, Mercy Hospital Springfield Communities

“We’re incredibly fortunate to have such a talented and dedicated group of leaders join our board for 2025,” said Chamber President Matt Morrow. “Their diverse perspectives and expertise will be invaluable as we work to champion economic growth and workforce development in the Springfield region. We’re excited to see the positive impact they’ll have in the year ahead.”