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Who We Are

Meet the Lake City Chamber

Our Board of Directors

Elected by our members, the Board of Directors serves as the Chamber’s governing body. Each year’s Board assumes office at the Annual Meeting and meets monthly thereafter through the year. Questions, concerns, ideas and suggestions are always welcome.
Please help us improve the organization and meet our goals by communicating regularly with your representatives and staff.

Justin Hawryluk
Past-President
AmericInn by Wyndham

Nancy Denzer
President-Elect
Rotary Club of
Lake City

Joe White
Director
Acrotech, Inc

Dr. Marsha Danielson
Director
Minnesota State College Southeast

Deborah Becker
Director
Hearth and Home Technologies

Heidi Walker
Director
Heidi’s Huggamug &
Copper Mug

Trevor Narum
Director
ISD 813 Lake City
Public Schools

Angie Foss
Director
Musty Barnhart
Insurance Agency

Dave Breitenfield
Director
Lake City Boat Club
and Rentals

Doris Schurhammer
Director
Forward Bank

Colton Quade
Director
Lake City Golf

Willie Rauen
Director
Indigo Acai

Heather Thomas
Executive Director

In July 2024 the Lake City Chamber of Commerce hired Heather Thomas as Executive Director. 
 
Heather began working at the chamber in January 2023 as the organization’s Event and Office Coordinator, helping successfully update membership benefits and host the 2024 Governor’s Fishing Opener. 
 
Heather received her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin- River Falls and also an Associates Degree from Rochester Community and Technical College in Health Information Technology. Her professional experience has been working within multiple health systems managing multiple roles in the Health Information Department.  
 
Heather is dedicated to supporting Lake City community and businesses.  She has been 1 of 7 women who have worked tirelessly to create Lake City Fall Fest as a way to bring families and community together to celebrate fall and all it has to offer. 
 
Heather grew up in Lake City and currently lives in Frontenac, MN with her husband and 3 children.  In her spare time she enjoys camping, traveling, spending time at the family cabin and being outdoors and on the water with her family. 

Edward Hoffman
Tourism and Communications Specialist

Ed has a professional passion for tourism and helping small businesses grow. He owned two successful establishments in Winona, Ed’s (no name) Bar and Boat House Restaurant prior to selling them in 2019. Previous to his time as a small business owner, Ed held marketing management positions for Jim Beam Brands, Bacardi USA, and Hale’s Ales. Ed has also done independently contracted marketing work for Visit Winona and Bluff Country Co-op. 

He has been involved in community development and arts organizations for years, currently serving on the Board of Directors of the Minnesota Marine Art Museum and as a Governor’s appointee to the Explore Minnesota Council on Tourism. Ed is a former executive director of the Lake City Chamber of Commerce, has been a member of the Winona Fine Arts Commission, and was a founding board member of Engage Winona. Ed is a Blandin Community Leadership Program and Academy for Community Engagement (ACE) alum.

Ed obtained his Bachelor’s Degree from Winona State University in 2004, graduating Summa Cum Laude.

In his spare time, he enjoys travelling, bicycling, hiking, painting, and photography.

Annie Freid
Events and Office Coordinator

Annie joined the Chamber Team December 2024 as the organization’s Event and Office Coordinator.  She brings a passion and new outlook for supporting our local businesses and excitement for community events.

After graduating high school, Annie began a successful career in retail management, where she spent 10 years honing her leadership and organizational skills. Most recently she was a Retail Sales Manager at Duluth Trading in Red Wing.

Though not originally from Lake City, she quickly fell in love with the town and its close-knit community. Outside of work, Annie enjoys spending quality time with her husband, child, and their dog, embracing the local culture and creating lasting memories with her family.

 

Chamber Ambassadors

Chamber Ambassadors act as goodwill ambassadors for the Chamber. They assist the Chamber in recruiting and retaining members and providing event support. They participate in ribbon cuttings, grand openings, milestone awards, and special events promoting goodwill, understanding, and exposure of the Lake City Area Chamber of Commerce. Consider becoming an ambassador with us.

Name Business
Linda Albrecht HBC
Jon Bohmbach Lakeshore Agency
Nancy Denzer Lake City Rotary
Angie Foss Musty Barnhart
Melissa Krier Clementson Homes, LLC
Steven Lang Edward Jones
Kenny McEwen Individual Chamber Member
Mary Nelson Retired - Mayo
Jodi Gillard Lakeshore Real Estate
Robert Carlson Gray Matters, LLC
Anne Tabat Cookies and Conversation
Lisa Zmuda NextHome Realty
Randi Kirchner Individual Chamber Member
Ava LaRue Q Media Group
Vicki Krage Lakeshore Real Estate
Sonda Featherstone Featherstone Real Estate
Anne Marie Kjelland Individual Chamber Member
Heidi Hartzell Featherstone Real Estate- Heidi Hartzell
Doris Schurhammer Individual Chamber Member
Name Business
Linda Albrecht HBC
Jon Bohmbach Lakeshore Agency
Liz Carlstrom Hearth and Home
Nancy Denzer Kemp Real Estate
Angie Foss Merchants Bank
Melissa Krier City of Lake City
Steven Lang Edward Jones
Paul Luhrmann Ferguson Orchards
Kenny McEwen Individual Chamber Member
Mary Nelson Retired - Mayo
Kathy Jo Rodester Lakeshore Agency
Robyn Undenberg North Risk Partners
Asia Zmuda Public Relations - Mayo
Lisa Zmuda La La's Landing Vacation Rental
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