Chamber Connectors

Chamber Connectors provide an opportunity for individuals who are interested in professional development to expand their growth through networking, community involvement, training and partnership outreach. Chamber Connectors ensure that every business partner realizes the value of their Chamber investment by communicating information about the Chamber’s programs and events and the direct relationship with business growth.

To find out more about our Connectors, please email [email protected]. 

"Connectors has been a great way to get to learn about area businesses and organizations and getting to share in their special occasions like ribbon cuttings and Business After Hours events. I feel like I always had a few takeaways to share with others after attending these events. If you're looking to get to know members of our community a little better and the organizations they are associated with, there's no better way than through the Connector program."

Michelle Hurd, Mortage Division Manager of Pathway Bank

"I joined Connectors because I wanted to meet more people in the Grand Island business community and get more involved in the process of welcoming and congratulating businesses in Grand Island. I believe this presents an opportunity to meet many people in the Grand Island business community and offers a chance to represent the Chamber of Commerce in promoting our community."

Tim Krupicka, Director, Workforce and Community Education, Wayne State College

"Many times, I would hear the names of individuals, and Connectors gave me the opportunity to put their face to the name, learn about their business and get to know them on a personal level. Your eyes will be opened to how amazing our community is, and you learn about all the hidden gems. You will learn what our community offers, grow professionally and personally, and truly become a member of the Grand Island community."

Teshawna Sawyer, Associate Director of Willow Rising

  Kris Naberhaus - Connectors Chair
  Site Operations Specialist
  Technician, Syngenta Seeds LLC
  [email protected]
  (402) 886-2257

  Courtney Cox-Shafer
  Office Events Coordinator, Grand Island Tourism
  Convention & Visitors Bureau
  [email protected]
  (308) 382-4400
 

 Natalia Del Cid
 Senior Operations Manager, Associated Staffing
 n[email protected]
 (308) 384-4885

   Hailey Dixon
  Relationship Manager, Bruning Bank
  h[email protected]
  (308) 314-2880

  Mary Frickey
  Resident Services Director, Riverside Lodge
  Retirement Community
  mfrickey@vhsmail.com
  (308) 382-1657

  Jeanie Horeis
  Co-owner, Iris Photography Studios
  3[email protected]
  (308) 380-8422
 

   Keaton Irwin
  Sales Director, Nebraska State Fair
  [email protected]
  (308) 385-3925

  Michelle Kohlhof
  Business Account Executive, 
  Flood Communications
  m[email protected]
  (308) 390-7827

  Tim Krupicka
  Director, Workforce and Community Education,
  Wayne State College
  [email protected]
  (308) 381-1141
 

  Eric Lorenz
  Outside Sales Administrator, Computer Concepts
  e[email protected]
  (308) 382-5500

   Paula Mayfield
  Mortgage Loan Officer, Pinnacle Bank
  [email protected]
  (308) 675-4607

  Mike McLagan
  Insurance Agent/ Partner, Edgewater Insurance
  m[email protected]
  (308) 398-3620

  Kelsey Musich
  Realtor, Summit Real Estate
  [email protected]
  (308) 833-0200
 

  Jacque Rico
  Insurance Agent, GTA Insurance Group
  j[email protected]
  (308) 384-3930

  Karlie Santin
  Realtor, Summit Real Estate
  k[email protected]
  (308) 850-8162
 

  Karla Schwieger-Arnold
  Financial Manager, Willow Rising
  [email protected]
  (308) 382-8250

  Aimee Steinhardt-Duysen
  Entrepreneurship Center Director and Academic
  Instructor, CCC Entrepreneurship Center
  [email protected]
  (308) 398-7425

  Nicole Umrath
  Realtor, Nebraska Realty
  [email protected]
  (308) 395-7022

  Curt Vodehnal
  Community College Relationship
  Manager, Bellevue University
  [email protected]
  (308) 381-8988

 Angela Aldana
 Agent Assistant, Magiera & Associates, LLC
 [email protected]
 (308) 384-5161

  Jaycee Carroll
  Community Relations Manager, Mosaic in
  Central Nebraska
  j[email protected]
  (308) 381-1690

   Rob Czaplewski
  Account Executive, Angels Care
  Progressive Home Health
  [email protected] 
  (308) 589-0170

  Tammie Dimmit
  Human Resources/Benefit Coordinator, 
  Grand Island Express/GIX Logistics
  t[email protected]
  (308) 398-8506
 

  Kelly Fitchhorn
  Realtor, Nebraska Realty
  [email protected]
  (308) 395-7022

  Chris Horeis
  Co-owner, Iris Photography Studios
  3[email protected]
  (308) 380-8422
 

   Michelle Hurd
  Mortage Division Manager, Pathway Bank
  [email protected]
  (308) 485-4232

  Alicia Kochheiser
  DVIP Coordinator, Willow Rising
  a[email protected]
  (308) 382-8250

  Jenny Kolar
  Sales Manager, Nebraska State Fair
  [email protected]
  (308) 382-1606

  Clay Lube
  Senior Rehabilitation Specialist, Nebraska
  Vocational Rehabilitation
  c[email protected]
  (308) 385-6200

  Shirley McCallum
  Sponsorship & Hospitality Manager, 
  Nebraska State Fair
  [email protected]
  (308) 385-3972

  Sadie Meharg
  Operations Support Specialist, Essential Screens
  [email protected]
  (888) 494-9188
 

  Tricia Pankonin
  Care Transition Coordinator, St. Croix Hospice
  [email protected]
  (308) 675-2549
 

  Diane Rouzee
  Sports Marketing Manager, Grand Island Tourism
  Convention & Visitors Bureau
  [email protected]
  (308) 382-4400

  Teshawna Sawyer
  Executive Director, Willow Rising
  [email protected]
  (308) 382-8250
 

  Joey Sears
  Videographer, Tally Creative
  j[email protected]
  (308) 392-3444

  Kari Stofer
  Greater Nebraska Regional Director, 
  Combined Health Agencies Drive Nebraska (CHAD) 
  k[email protected]
  (308) 440-8936

  Carole Urbom
  Director of Growth & Development,
  Holiday Express Bus and Boulder Flatts
  [email protected]
  (308) 384-1800
 

  Michelle Vogt
  Insurance Agent, Pathway Bank
  [email protected]
  (308) 485-4232
 

  Holly Wood
  VP / Branch Manager, Cornerstone Bank
  [email protected]
  (308) 382-9059