Committees & Task Forces
The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce is about one thing: Your business. That's why your participation with the Chamber is so crucial - we are focused on your needs. Your input and leadership in the process is needed so we can serve you better, and so the community, ultimately, prospers.
Explore the list of committees and task forces below, or give us a call and let us help you find the opportunity that best fits your needs and interests.
2026 Vice Chair:
Laura Gates,
Transland
Manufacturing Leadership Council
Purpose: To bring together senior level business leaders to promote career opportunities and address issues impacting the manufacturing sector across the region.
Staff Contact: Ben Vickers
Chair: Mark McNay, SMC Packaging Group
Transportation Committee (membership by appointment)
Purpose: To serve as a catalyst for communication and action to improve the Springfield area transportation system.
Staff Contact: Ben Vickers
Chair: Jonathan Peitz, Olsson
Vice Chair: Mary Kromrey, OWN, Inc.
2026 Vice Chair:
John Myers,
Mercy Springfield Communities
The Network for Springfield's Young Professionals
(additional investment required)
Purpose: To attract, retain and engage young professionals, ages 21-39, in the community and the Chamber of Commerce through professional development and networking opportunities.
Staff Contact: Alexandria Dool
Chair: Andy Peebles, Carnahan Evans, PC
Vice Chair: Ryan Morris, CoxHealth
2026 Vice Chair:
Krystal Simon,
Care to Learn
Ambassadors (membership by appointment)
Purpose: To serve as official hosts and goodwill representatives with the goal of developing positive awareness of the Chamber.
Staff Contact: Olivia Flax
Co-Chair: Travis Powell, Lamar Advertising
Co-Chair: Melissa Gossard, Parkcrest Dental Group
Co-Chair: Ruth Daniels, Sixty5 Self Storage
Event Chair: Brandy Knight, Stepping Stones
Non-Profit CEO Roundtable
Purpose: To provide a forum for discussion and dialogue on issues affecting community non-profit organizations.
Staff Contact: Olivia Flax
Chair: Anthony Roberts, Community Blood Center of the Ozarks
Vice Chair: Meleah Spencer, The Kitchen, Inc.
Reach Committee
Purpose: To promote sponsorship and marketing opportunities to all Chamber members through direct outreach.
Staff Contact: Kim Everest
Chair: Callie Caroll-Swafford, OMB Bank
Red Carpet Committee
Purpose: To personally contact Chamber members, encouraging active engagement and participation in Chamber activities, online opportunities and committees.
Staff Contact: Nikki Rorabaugh
Chair: Lisa McGhee, Guaranty Bank
Small Business Council (membership by appointment)
Purpose: To provide small business owners and managers with networking and educational opportunities.
Staff Contact: Parker Reid
Chair: Craig Wright, Strategic Financial
2026 Vice Chair:
Stephanie Ireland,
Ireland Architects
Growth & Development Advisory Council (membership by appointment)
Purpose: To ensure representative voices from the private sector development community are regularly meeting with top leadership from regulatory entities in order to create an exceptional reputation for developing and building in our community.
Staff Contact: Lauren Shantz
Chair: Jared Davis, OWN, Inc.
Vice Chair: Sean Thouvenot, Branco Enterprises, Inc.
Legislative Policy Committee (membership by appointment)
Purpose: To assist the Board of Directors in establishing policy positions on state and federal issues.
Staff Contact: Lauren Shantz
Chair: Stephanie Rutledge, Guaranty Bank
Vice Chair: Sara Choate, KPM CPAs & Advisors
Local Issues Task Force (membership by appointment)
Purpose: To assist the Board of Directors in establishing policy positions on local issues.
Staff Contact: Lauren Shantz
Chair: Don Chenevert, SRC Holdings Corp.
Vice Chair: Joe Reynolds, CSI
Past Chairman's Advisory Council
Purpose: To serve as needed in an advisory capacity to the Chamber.
Staff Contact: Matt Morrow
Chair: Brian Hammons, Hammons Black Walnuts
Springfield Non-Partisan Recruitment Committee (membership by appointment)
Purpose: To recruit pro-business candidates for Springfield City Council and Springfield R-12 Board of Education.
Staff Contact: Tori Mercado
Chair:
Voice of Business Committee (membership by appointment)
Purpose: To communicate a pro-business message and encourage local government officials to take a balanced approach on policy topics.
Staff Contact: Kaitlyn Cloud
Chair: Amy Bacon, Ozarks Technical Community College
Voter Education Task Force (membership by appointment)
Purpose: To establish and provide education resources for members and candidates for the Springfield R-12 Board of Education and Springfield City Council.
Staff Contact: Tori Mercado
Chair: David Hall, Missouri State University
Vice Chair: Bryant Young, Insurors of the Ozarks