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WLACC Staff
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Ken Warner - President
kwarner@willmarareachamber.com - Ph. 231-0272
Ken serves as President of the Willmar Lakes Area Chamber. As
President, Ken is responsible for the internal operations of the
organization and staff. Ken also serves as the primary contact for
business and community concerns and issues. He also manages the local
Grow Minnesota! program and serves as a Chamber liaison to affiliate
organizations such as the Willmar Area Development Corporation, Vision
2020, Community Marketing Coalition and others. |
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Jeff Filipek - Director of Member Services
jfilipek@willmarareachamber.com - Ph. 231-0270
Is responsible for retention of members and signing new members to the Chamber. Is also responsible for maintaining the membership database, accounts receivable and serves as the staff liaison to the following committees: Agri-Business, Ambassadors, Membership and Special Events. |
| Katie Carruth - Office Manager
kcarruth@willmarareachamber.com - Ph. 231-0271
Katie serves as the Executive Assistant for the Chamber. Katie is responsible for the effectiveness of the internal operations of the Chamber office; timely and accurate completion of all financial and payroll duties and to provide quality customer service when processing requests for information and referrals. Katie serves as coordinator for the Leadership Perspectives program, Mid-Minnesota Builders Exchange, Chamber BALL and the Young Professionals Network. She also serves as plan administrator to the Chamber website and willmar.com. |
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Beth Fischer - CVB Executive Director
bfischer@seeyouinwillmar.com - Ph. 231-0280
Beth serves as the
Executive Director of the Convention and Visitors Bureau, which is a
division of the Chamber. She is responsible for the administrative,
operating and marketing functions of the of organization whose goal
is to bring conventions and visitors to the Willmar Lakes Area. |
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Laura Peterson - Communications Coordinator
lpeterson@willmarareachamber.com - Ph. 231-0281
Laura is responsible for insuring the effective communication (written, verbal, and electronic) of the Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and Convention and Visitors Bureau. This includes creating the monthly newsletter for the Chamber, managing the CVB and WLACC websites, and processing daily information requests. Also severs as the staff liason to the Golden Greeters, CVB Marketing Committee, and the Visitor Guide Committee. |
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Kim Kern - Front Desk Administrative Assistant
kkern@willmarareachamber.com - Ph. 231-0283
The Front Desk Administrative Assistant is responsible for coordinating swtichboard operations, greeting walk-in customers,and performing administrative and clerical duties.
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