We invite our members to consider our volunteer opportunities in committees that they are interested in or passionate about. Our main resources are our members who are actively involved through committees and special projects. Committees North Platte Area Chamber & Development
Shot in the Arm - Housing Committee
Agri-Business Committee The Farm and Ranch Expo is sponsored and organized by the Agri-Business Committee. Over 120 booths are lined up to bring you the most innovative Agriculture ideas for your future plans. The Farm and Ranch Expo is held each year during the first week of February. Please contact marla@nparea.com for more information. 2025-2026 Agri-Business Committee Kendi McClain, Chair JD Race, Vice Chair Aaron Weismann Ann Maassen Betty Van Boening Marla Vang Matt Perlinger Mike Ketter Noah Harvey Comprised of past board chairpersons to oversee the housing incentive programs and determine housing developer eligibility and receipt of workforce housing funds. Housing Committee Works on bringing additional housing to the community and overseeing the Mulligan Meadows subdivision. Rail Park Committee Appointed members to oversee development of the Hershey Rail Park
Ambassadors The Chamber Ambassadors support the programs and efforts of North Platte Area Chamber & Development Corporation, working to build and maintain, within the Chamber, sufficient manpower and finances to allow the advancement of its programs and efforts. Activities of the Ambassadors include the following: • Meet and greet persons and groups from industry, business and government as well as dignitaries that visit the City of North Platte. • Attend and represent the North Platte Chamber & Development Corporation at open house events of North Platte and Lincoln County businesses. • Represent the North Platte Chamber & Development at area parades. • Make periodic calls on all North Platte Area Chamber & Development Members • Ambassador Patron Party and the Ambassador Golf Classic Hostesses The Hostesses support the North Platte Area Chamber and Development Corporation, they work to build and maintain membership and financial resources to support and promote these programs. The activities of the Hostesses include the following: • Meet and greet individuals and groups from industry, business and government that visit the North Platte area. • Attend and represent the Chamber at Open
House events of area business/industry. • Make periodic calls on Chamber members and serve as liaison between such members and the Chamber Board. • Contribute support and sponsorship each year to NebraskaLand Days activities. Leadership Lincoln County Vision: To strengthen our community one person at a time by providing experiences to increase awareness and stimulate involvement. Leadership Lincoln County focuses on challenges that relate to the business community and the future direction of Lincoln County. This program strives to develop a pool of knowledgeable and influential individuals who will better serve their organizations and provide an expanded source for which to draw civic leadership. The class meets one day a month for ten consecutive months beginning in August and ending in May with a graduation program. Contact: marla@nparea.com. North Platte Young Professionals Mission: To create and retain young leaders ages 21-40 in our community. Vision: To Create strength in the workplace by developing individuals in a professional setting. Contact cassie@nparea.com. Governmental Affairs Committee Provides a forum on local, state, and national legislative and regulatory issues and advises Chamber & Development Board of Directors on Statements of position on such issues.
Orville Kaschke Philip Charlton Randy Saner Rockie Hughes Shad Lantis Shane Weaver Tad Haneborg Ted Hoatson Trey Wasserburger Tyler Christensen
Bob Lantis Bobbi Holst Carla Beck Duane McClain Emmet Storer Gary Person John Webster Jordan Maassen Justin Thompson Levi Fisher
Economic Development Committee Serves in an advisory role on development projects to the board of directors. Selected each year by the new Board Chair. 2025-2026 Economic Development Committee
Brandon Jones, Chair Lisa Burke Brent Burklund Vern Ehlers Clarine Eickhoff Noah Harvey Joe Hewgley Marcy Hunter Cory Johanson Mayor Brandon Kelliher Megan McGown
Ivan Mitchell Mark Oettinger Matt Pederson Tanner Pettera Leland Poppe Rob Star Sarah Talbott Ex-Officio Members
Cassie Condon Layne Groseth Gary Person
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