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The Bloomington and Minneapolis Ambassador Committees are dedicated groups of Chamber volunteers who welcome new members and help introduce them to Chamber programs.
The Ambassadors conduct in-person visits with each new member. During these meetings, the Ambassadors present the new member with a personalized membership plaque, the latest member updates and door cling. They also share ideas on how to become involved with the Chamber and how to best use membership resources. Ambassadors also represent the Chamber at grand openings and ribbon cutting events.
Bloomington Ambassadors
Co-Chairs: Randy Royse, Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC and Gary Walch, Promotional Logo Products, Inc.
Meetings: Third Thursday of every month, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Staff Contact: Brent Pavia, 612.370.9181
Allan Ackerman, Luther Bloomington Hyundai
Brian Benz, Edward Jones
Kris Best, The Works
Arnie Bigbee, Legal Shield
Ryan Boon, Boonya Systems
Andy Burgess, SEEK Careers/Staffing, Inc.
Arlene Bush, Bloomington School Board
Mike Elliott, LaMettry's Premier Collision Shops
Steve Furlong, Mortgages Unlimited, Inc.
Keith Gill, Toshiba Business Solutions
Justin Gronholz, Normandale Chiropractic Health Center
Chris Guarnera, Premier Bank Minnesota
Barb Gurney, Gurney Fire Extinguisher Service
Jessica Keehan, Amica Mutual Insurance Company
Tonya Kellum, State Farm Insurance
Colin Madson, DMG Financial Group
Kevin Mendel, Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More
Randy Royse, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC
Eric Schmitt, ChiroCenter - Bloomington
Gary Walch, Promotional Logo Products,Inc.
Minneapolis Ambassadors
Chair: Don Dvergsten, ServiceMaster Commercial Systems
Meeting: Third Thursday of every month, 8:00 a.m.
Staff Contact: Brent Pavia, 612.370.9181
Marty Benes, Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota
Brent Bielec, Paychex
Stephen Burk, Rebuilding Together Twin Cities
Cheryl Butz, All in One Accounting, Inc.
Scott Coleman, TriWorth
Char Dobbs, Char Style & Image Management Consulting
Tovah Domenick, Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America
Don Dvergsten, ServiceMaster Commercial Systems
Laura Dyer, Dyer Designs
Danitra Easton-Hage, United States Postal Service
Darren Johnson, StarTribune Radius
Holly Larsen, EMERGE Community Development
Michael LePree, United States Postal Service
Nancy Martel, DLR Group
Brianna McClain, AXA Equitable
Jessica McMahon, American Signs and Banners
Kurt Obermiller, Principal Financial Group
Brooke Peterson, Legal Shield
Membership on each ambassador committee is limited. If you are interested in joining one of these committees, please contact Chamber staff for an application.