Meet the Faces Behind the Mission
The Chamber's mission is to serve as the leading advocate for business, catalyst for economic growth and champion for the enhanced quality of life throughout the Springfield region.
Incorporated in 1919, the Chamber was formed from five separate organizations in a move that united Springfield's business sector and pushed the growing community forward. As the voice of business for more than 1,500 members, the Chamber is a driving force for economic prosperity in Southwest Missouri.
Click here to learn more about the Chamber's strategic plan and current goals.
Jen Johnson
Executive Vice President
Contact me for corporate engagement & strategic member relationships.
Membership Team
Parker Reid
Vice President of Membership
Contact me for member engagement, connections to Chamber events, sponsorships and committees, and guidance on Chamber programs and opportunities.Â
Nikki Rorabaugh
Membership Development Manager
Contact me for membership growth and benefits, programs and opportunities, and new member support.
Olivia Flax
Member & Employee Engagement Coordinator
Contact me for member engagement programming & committee participation.
Connor Neal
Member Relations Coordinator
Contact me for member relations support & assistance with member services.
Economic & Workforce Development Team
Jonas Arjes
Senior Vice President, Economic Development
Contact me for business retention & expansion support & regional economic development initiatives.
Jill Finney
Business Communications & Events Manager
Contact me for business communications support & event management details.
Karen Kunkel
Workforce Development Manager
Contact me for workforce development programs, talent pipeline initiatives & workforce resources.
Ben Vickers
Business Development Manager
Contact me for business development opportunities, leads & economic partnership engagement.
Alexandria Dool
The Network Program Coordinator
Contact me for information on The Network & talent engagement programs.
Jessica Holden
Business Engagement Coordinator
Contact me for existing business assistance, resources & growth incentives.
Public Affairs Team
Lauren Shantz
Vice President, Public Affairs
Contact me for endorsements, the Community Leadership Visit, local growth & development efforts, issues impacting your business & advocacy strategy.
Tori Mercado
Public Affairs Manager
Contact me for voter education and nonpartisan candidate recruitment efforts, & local, state & federal policy positions.
Kaitlyn Cloud
Public Affairs Coordinator
Contact me for information on state legislation, local City Council activity, & public affairs events.
Communications & Events Team
Tiffany Batdorf
Vice President, Communications & Community Relations
Contact me for media inquiries, communications strategy & community partnerships.
Kendra Bollinger
Graphic Designer/ Creative Project Manager
Contact me for visual design, creative projects & branding support.
Brooke Cooper
External Events Specialist
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Emma Robb
Content & Marketing Coordinator
Contact me for marketing support, content creation & digital communications.
Finance & Administration Team
Shawnna Moore
Vice President of Finance & Administration
Contact me for financial strategy, & organizational operations.
Kim Everest
REACH Engagement Manager
Contact me for member outreach, engagement support & Chamber initiative involvement.
Evander Gonzalez
Research Analyst
Contact me for economic data, research reports & business intelligence resources.
