NE Chamber Welcomes New Chair and Board Members

NE Chamber leaders welcomed a new chair and 17 new members to its Board of Directors at its annual meeting last week. Ryan Parker, President & CEO of Endicott Clay Products Co. of Fairbury will serve as chair for the 2023 term.
 
“I’m excited to get going this year and help find new ways to accelerate our state,” Parker said. “Workforce, tax modernization and statewide innovation are front and center for our members. We are focused on addressing these challenges and unleashing economic growth.”
 
The following individuals began their terms on the board this year.
 

• Kyle Arganbright, Executive Vice President and Co-Founder, Sandhills State Bank, Valentine, serving as District Representative
• Dawson Brunswick, President, Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce, Columbus, serving as NE Chambers Association President
• Courtney Dentlinger, Vice President of Customer Services and External Affairs & Chief Customer Officer, Nebraska Public Power District, Columbus, District Representative
• Jisella Dolan, Chief Global Advocacy Officer/Chief Strategy Officer, Home Instead Senior Care, Omaha, serving as District Representative
• Russ Gronewold, CEO, Bryan Health, Lincoln, serving as District Representative
• Mark Hesser, President, Pinnacle Bank, Elkhorn, serving as District Representative
• Jessica Kolterman, Director of Administration, Lincoln Premium Poultry, Seward, serving as District Representative
• Bruce Kreutzer, Operations Manager, Parker Filtration Group, Engine Mobile Aftermarket Division, Kearney, serving as District Representative
• James Nygren, Legislative Affairs Officer, Farm Credit Services of America, Omaha, serving as Agribusiness Council Chair
• Sarah Pillen, Co-CEO, Pillen Family Farms and DNA Genetics, Columbus, serving as District Representative
• Nicole Sedlacek, Economic Development Manager, Nebraska Public Power District, O’Neill, serving as Economic Development Council Chair
• Joni Sundquist, President and Executive Director, Nebraska Society of Certified Public Accountants, Lincoln, serving as Public Affairs Council Chair
• Dennis Swanson, President, Sandhill Equipment, Inc., Bassett, serving as District Representative
• Taylor Teepell, Director of Public Policy and Governmental Affairs, Lumen, Omaha, serving as District Representative
• Stacy Watson, Tax and Consulting Shareholder, Lutz, Omaha, serving as Taxation Council Chair
• Luke Virgil, Executive Director, Wayne Area Chamber of Commerce, Wayne, serving as Leadership Nebraska Chair

 
“Our board is made up of individuals with a track record of leadership, both in their companies and in their communities, and a passion for the Good Life,” NE Chamber President Bryan Slone said. “We’re fortunate that they are volunteering their time and talent to help keep our businesses competitive and growing.”
 
New board members are nominated by the current board and elected by the broader NE Chamber membership. Board members promote economic growth across the state and establish the association’s policies with input from members and 12 councils.
 
The NE Chamber is the largest, statewide business association, proudly serving its members since 1912. It is where members of the business community gather to help make Nebraska the best place to own, operate and grow a business. Focused on delivering economic and workforce growth and a competitive business climate, members also gain a network of experienced, connected business leaders across the state. Learn more at nechamber.com.