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Board of Directors

The MACE board of directors is composed of directors nominated by the members of MACE for a two-year term. The directors represent each of the six states in MACE, and the board also includes a representative from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, a representative from the conference host city’s local chamber, and staff from the Chamber of Commerce Executives of each state.

Christie Ransom

2026 CHAIR

Christie Ransom, IOM
Winona Area
Chamber of Commerce
507-452-2272

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2026 VICE CHAIR

Emily Bivens
Jamestown Chamber of Commerce
701-252-4830

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2025 PAST - CHAIR

Derek Rusher
Kearny Area Chamber
of Commerce
308-237-3101

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CHIEF OPERATING OPERATOR

Terri Schultz
MACE
715-513-0100

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Kelsey Doom
Brookings Chamber of Commerce
605-692-8922

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John Kirchner
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
612-284-4337

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Ashley DeMuth
Menomonie Area Chamber & Visitor Center

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Tiffany Menke, IOM
Urbandale
Chamber of Commerce
515-331-6855

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Veronica Grosek
Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce
(605) 347-2556

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Carol White
Brookfield Chamber of Commerce
262-786-1886

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David Minor
Eau Claire Area
Chamber of Commerce
715-858-0612

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Tina Biteghe Bi Ndong
West Point Chamber of Commerce

402-372-2981

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Andy Wilke
Greater Mankato Growth

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Laurie Levine
Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce
651-458-8334
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Jeff Griffin
Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce
309-360-8549

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Kimberly Strom, IOM
The Chamber Grand Forks
East Grand Forks (ND)
701-772-7271

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Sheriffa Jones
Iowa Chamber of Commerce
Executives
712-490-3399

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Tara Lea
Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry Executives
402-721-2641

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Jennifer Byers
Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Executives
651-292--3908

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April Kopitzke
The Chamber New London Area

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Amber Holle
Falls City Chamber & Main Street
402-245-4228

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Barb Den Herder, IOM
Sioux Center Chamber of Commerce
712-722-3457

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Eric Hortness
Greater Madison Area Chamber (SD)
605-256-2454

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Travis Toliver
Ames Regional Economic Alliance
515-232-2310

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Teri Beeson
South Dakota Chamber of Commerce Executives

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Michelle Grajkowski
Wisconsin Manufacturers Chamber

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Laura Meher
Greater North Dakota Chamber
701-222-0929

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