Chamber News
Chamber Welcomes New Staff
Emma Esteb joins the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce as the new Member Engagement Director.
Emma graduated from Gustavus Adolphus College where she earned a bachelor’s degree in communications and media studies. She was also a collegiate gymnast, competing on vault, beam, and floor all four years. After graduation, Emma moved to Rochester to work as a nightside reporter for KIMT News 3. In this role she interviewed, edited, and delivered news segments every night for its 6:00 pm and 10:00 pm newscasts. She met a wide variety of people within the community and reported live at various breaking news scenes and important Rochester events. After falling in love with the city, she is excited to create more meaningful relationships and make a positive impact in the growing Rochester community. In her free time, she enjoys scrapbooking, golfing, and spending time with family.
Emma Esteb, Member Engagement Director
Brady Strickland is very excited to join the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce team as the new Membership Development Director.
Growing up in Rochester, Brady has always been proud to call this community home, and looks forward to getting to know more of the great people and businesses that also call the Rochester area their home. He is a graduate of Winona State University, where he earned his bachelor's degree in business administration, with minors in business law and political science. One of his highlights of his time at college was being a resident assistant for the students living on campus, where he spent his free time building a strong community among his peers. Prior to joining the Chamber, Brady worked for Southpoint Motors, one of Rochester's many great small businesses. Prior to his time at Southpoint Motors, he worked as a financial analyst at IBM for four years. Brady is looking forward to helping the Chamber grow and to connect with the Rochester business community.
Brady Strickland, Membership Development Director
Read the 2025 Rochester Area Community Guide & Chamber Directory Scan the QR code or visit www.rochestermnchamber.com/communications
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