Chamber Committees
Ambassadors – Ambassadors perform a wide variety of duties in the Chamber, but their main function is to help promote the Chamber, welcome new Members to the Chamber, and make Chamber events successful and enjoyable for everyone. (Meets monthly.)
From L to R: Jeff Fort, Becca Burlingmair, Kristen Atwell,
Jewelee Cox, Carrie McCarthy, Brian Watts, Stacie Bratcher;
not pictured: Debbie Holt, Tina Rankin, Niki Allen
Finance & Budget - The role of the Finance & Budget Committee is to provide financial oversight for the organization. The committee is responsible for recommending to the Board financial policies, goals, and budgets that support the mission and strategic goals of the Chamber, as well as monitoring internal control and risk management activities. The committee also reviews financial performance against its strategic goals and budget. (Meets monthly.)
Jason Hoyt, Bree Switzer, Brandon Schmiedeke, Jerry Singleton, Carrie McCarthy
Marketing - The Marketing Committee develops strategies that encourage consumer involvement and investment in the organization’s mission. This committee creates and reviews proposed marketing strategies and works with the staff to see them through to completion. (Meets monthly.)
From L to R: Brian Watts, Gerri Spencer, Stan Kienast, Amanda McQuerrey, Debbie Holt, Stacie Bratcher;
not pictured: Amanda Lubinski, Josen Ruiseco
Nonprofit Forum - The Kearney Chamber invites our 501(c)3 members to join the Chamber Nonprofit Forum with the purpose of collaborating, asking questions, sharing advice and resources, and networking so our local nonprofit organizations can more effectively achieve their missions. (Meets the last Monday of every other month. Locations vary.)
From L to R: Russell Wenz, Baylee Thorne, Shaney Othic, Gerri Spencer, Missy Bull,
Stacie Bratcher, Season Kern; not pictured: Suzanne Witthar, Shawna Searcy,
Kurt Hamilton, Marlo Howard, Carla Killen
Nominating - The purpose of this committee is to recruit the best-qualified candidates to serve on the chamber board of directors and present a slate of nominees to the general membership at the May Luncheon. (Meets as needed March-May.)
Consisting of three (3) board members and three (3) non-board members who are in good standing. (selected by the President.)
Adam Mustoe, Michelle Turner, Gerri Spencer, Kurt Hamilton, Debbie Holt, Stacy Linder
Scholarship - The purpose of the Scholarship Committee is to advise the Board of Directors on the awarding of two $500 scholarships to qualified Kearney High School seniors. (Meets as needed the month of April.)
Gerri Spencer, Jerry Singleton, Carrie McCarthy, Stephanie Deprenger
Tourism Development -
prepares and executes a plan for tourist development. (Meets monthly.)
Shawn Barber, Brian Watts, Gerri Spencer, Kurt Hamilton, Marie Steiner, Brian Hamm, Jewelee Cox
Harvest Gala – Celebrating and offering a meaningful experience of belonging and becoming. (Meets as needed.)
From L to R: Jewelee Cox, Stacie Bratcher, Kristen Atwell,
Niki Allen, Lisa Friedel, Michelle Turner; not pictured: Shannon Lykins, Dan Holt, Martha Yates, Brian Watts
