Who We Are

The Lenexa Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit 501(c)(6) membership organization of more than 650 businesses and institutions dedicated to advancing the economic, professional, and civic welfare of Lenexa.

We serve as a partner, resource, voice, and connector for the business community and its professionals.

Whether based in Lenexa or serving Lenexa companies and families, our diverse membership is located throughout the metropolitan region and ranges from entrepreneurs, non-profits, and small businesses to global corporations and emerging industries.

Chamber Team

The Chamber team leads the organization on a daily basis, focused on continuously creating value for our members.

Ashley Sherard, J.D., IOM
CEO & Economic Development Director
asherard@lenexa.org

Emily Kennedy
Events & Marketing Director
ekennedy@lenexa.org

Leslie Reese
Membership Services Director
lreese@lenexa.org

Laura Baldwin, IOM
COO
lbaldwin@lenexa.org

Sarah Schooley
Communications Director
sschooley@lenexa.org

Steiner-2012Julie Steiner
Convention & Visitors Bureau Director
Leadership Lenexa Program Director

jsteiner@lenexa.org

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors, selected from and voted on by the membership, acts as the governing body for the Chamber and works to determine, implement, and promote the Chamber’s objectives.

Executive Board

Susan McNamara (Chair)
Russell Construction

Trent Dansel (Past Chair)
Kissick Construction

 

Dave Kepper (Chair Elect)
Security Bank of Kansas City

Melissa Vancrum (Secretary / Treasurer)
Rouse Frets White Goss Gentile and Rhodes

Board of Directors

Deanne Belshe
Johnson County Community College

David Bonebrake
Healthcare Solutions Team

Eric Bosch
Studio Six13

Ryan Browning
Kansas Gas Service

Chip Corcoran
Renaissance Infrastructure Consulting

Jody Donohue
Ceva Animal Health, LLC.

Sissel Jacob
AdventHealth

Steve Pope
Pivot International

Julie Sayers, ex officio
Mayor of Lenexa

Kit Simmons
Express Scale Parts and Manufacturing

Kate Smith
Kate Smith Soirée

Micah Walje
Ronco Construction

Alexandria Zacny
Turner Construction Company

 

The past leaders of the Lenexa Chamber’s Board of Directors have been an integral part of this organization and the growth of our community. View Past Board Chairs

Committee and Division Chairpersons

Member representatives lead our standing committees and divisions, helping to define and advance these critical Chamber initiatives.

Chris Martin
Martin-Tines Agency LLC
Chairman’s Ambassadors Committee

Todd Karnatz
CoreFirst Bank & Trust
Economic Development Council

Erin Evans
Emprise Bank
Leadership Lenexa

Dave Kepper
Security Bank of Kansas City
Legislative Affairs Committee

Ben Plank
Central Bank of the Midwest
Leadership Lenexa