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	DAVE PODRATZ Chair	Calumet Superior, LLC PO Box 2066 Superior, WI 54880 Phone: 715-398-3533 Fax: 715-398-8209
Calumet is an Indianapolis-based company with hundred of products ranging from engine oils to body lotions and from lip balm to adhesives. Calumet operates a 35,000 barrel per day oil refinery in Superior. Calumet belongs to the Chamber to help support and expand the local economy. What’s good for Superior and Douglas County is good for our business. Board Term Expires: 2013
	BILL FENNESSEY Past Chair SWL&P Liaison to the Board	Superior Water, Light & Power Co 2915 Hill Avenue Superior, WI 54880 Phone: 715-395-6249 Fax: 715-395-6300
Superior Water, Light and Power Company provides electric, natural gas and water service in the Superior area to 14,000 electric, 10,000 water and 12,000 natural gas customers. Being a member of the Chamber provides Superior Water, Light and Power Company an opportunity to assist with issues that are important to the economic vitality of the business community and the quality of life in our community. Board Member Liaison
	MATT CHRISTY Incoming Chair, Membership and Marketing Committee	Edward Jones 1107 Tower Avenue Superior, WI 54880 Phone: 715-394-5457 Fax: 888-860-6262
Board Term Expires: 2010
	JOHN CONLEY Treasurer	Pioneer National Bank 331 N. Central Avenue Duluth, MN 55807 Phone: 218-624-3676 Fax: 218-624-9066
Pioneer National Bank is a community bank with 3 locations in Duluth that prides itself on providing local decision-making. The bank also provides excellent customer service with employees that can provide the answers people need in an efficient manner. I belong to the Chamber to ensure that our area is a great place to live and also to help create a climate that will allow our businesses to be successful. Board Term Expires: 2010
	MARK CASPER Member of Public and Government Affairs Committee	Keyport Liquor Outlet, Lounge 1900 Belknap Street Superior, WI 54880 Phone: 715-392-3377 Fax: 715-392-5855
Board Term Expires: 2010
	CHARLIE PLACE	Holden Insurance Agency, Inc. 823 Belknap Street, Suite 121 Superior, WI 54880 Phone: 715-394-7741 Fax: 715-394-7502
Board Term Expires: 2010
	Dr. Renee Wachter UW-Superior Liaison to the Board Member of Membership Committee	University of Wisconsin-Superior Belknap & Catlin PO Box 2000 Superior, WI 54880 Phone: 715-394-8223 Fax: 715-394-8588
We are in the ‘business’ of higher education that is educating the workforce and citizens of the future. We believe in the Chamber’s mission and vision and see ourselves as a partner in that process. Board Member Liaison
	DOUG FINN Douglas County Board Liaison to Chamber Board Member of Public and Government Affairs Committee	Douglas County 1313 Belknap Street Superior, WI 54880 Phone: 715-395-1493
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	MIKE COYLE Douglas County Board Liaison to Chamber Board Member of Public and Government Affairs Committee	Douglas County 1313 Belknap Street Superior, WI 54880 Phone: 715-395-1493
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	LYNDA HOFMAN Member of Membership and Marketing Committee	Old Town Bar & Restaurant 2215 East Second Street Superior, WI 54880 Phone: 715-398-7792 Friendly atmosphere and home cooking Driftwood Inn 2200 East Second Street Superior, WI 54880 Phone: 715-398-6661
The Old Town Bar and Restaurant is family dining at reasonable prices with Football and NASCAR playing in the bar and a variety of daily specials. The Driftwood Inn is a tourist and business motel. I belong to the Chamber to meet other business people, learn about the city, and offer my assistance wherever needed. Board Term Expires: 2010
	JANNA STEVENS School District of Superior Liaison to the Chamber Board Co-Chair of Education Committee	School District of SuperiorSchool Superior 3025 Tower Avenue Superior, WI 54880 Phone: 715-394-8700, Ext 102
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	KENT PHILLIPS Member of Public and Government Affairs Committee	Superior-Lidgerwood-Mundy 302 Grand Avenue Superior, WI 54880 Phone: 715-394-4444 Fax: 715-394-6199
Superior-Lidgerwood-Mundy is a highly diversified small business engaged in the manufacture of hoists, winches, centrifugal pumps, and bakery machinery. It also provides a variety of machining services to both local and regional customers. We are committed to providing products and services in a manner, which creates true value for our customers. We joined the Chamber because we are committed to the growth and prosperity of our community. We believe the Chamber is a vital advocate in this regard and thus worthy of our support. Board Term Expires: 2011
	Bruce Hagen City of Superior Liaison to Chamber Board	City of Superior 1316 North 14 Street, Suite 320 Superior, WI 54880 Phone: 715-395-7212 Fax: 715-395-7590
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	ERIC SILJENDAHL Member of Public and Government Affairs Committee	M & I Bank 1425 Tower Avenue Superior, WI 54880 Phone: 715-394-8840 Fax: 715-394-9188
M&I - Marshall & Ilsley Bank - Superior, WI. M&I Bank provides comprehensive financial services to personal, business and corporate clients nationwide. We have been dedicated to committing the resources our communities need to thrive. Through our involvement, we help make our communities a better place to live and work. Our neighborhoods grow. Our children excel. Our businesses flourish. That's why, we support the Chamber. Board Term Expires: 2011
	DIANE VERTIN WITC-Superior Liaison to the Chamber Board and Co-Chair of the Education Committee	WITC Superior Campus 600 North 21 Street Superior, WI 54880 Phone: 715-394-667, Ext 6217 Fax: 715-394-3771
Founded in 1912, WITC Superior Campus serves approximately 2,300 students in day and evening courses through general and community education, trade, industry, business, computer, health and personal services. We offer focused career preparation with top-notch faculty and state-of-the-art technology. We belong to the Chamber because WITC is dedicated to meeting the needs of today’s students and employers and the Chamber provides an excellent way for us to build partnerships with our community that are mutually beneficial. Board Member Liaison
	JON WINTER Chair of the Social Media Committee	Winter Systems Computers 2829 Banks Avenue Superior, WI 54880 Phone: 715-394-9262
Board Term Expires: 2012
	JIM RONDING Member of the Social Media Committee	ReMax 2911 Tower Avenue Superior, WI 54880 Phone: 715-392-1111
Board Term Expires: 2012
	MICHELLE JOHNSON Member of the Membership Committee	Superior Inn 525 Hammond Avenue Superior, WI 54880 Phone: 715-394-7706 Fax: 715-394-7708
Board Term Expires: 2012
	MARY MISSINNE Member of the Membership Committee	Missinne Greenhouse & Landscape 6553 S. Cty Rd K South Range, WI 54874 Phone: 715-399-2527 Fax: 715-399-2409
Board Term Expires: 2012
	CORY BONNEVILLE Member of the Social Media Committee	Sounds Unlimited 2602 Elmira Avenue Superior, WI 54880 Phone: 715-392-9012 Fax: 715-392-9012
Board Term Expires: 2012
	BLAIR MAHAN Member of the Membership Committee	Benson Electric Company 1102 N. 3rd Street Superior, WI 54880 Phone: 715-394-5547 Fax: 715-395-5718

Chamber Staff
	David Minor President / CEO
It was the summer of 1993 and I agreed to accept a temporary job with “The Chamber” overseeing the Superior Museums and running the Chamber events until I could find a job I felt I could retire from, well 17 years have skipped by and I haven’t started looking for that other job yet. Knowing that we are making a difference in our community and working with a great staff and so many wonderful volunteers makes this the best place to work in Superior & Douglas County. I was appointed as President/CEO of The Chamber 14 years ago. I just began my 2nd term on the Board of Directors for the Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce Executives; I am also serving on the Board for the United Way for Douglas County. I am a member of the Superior Noon Optimist club and the Superior Sunrise Centennial Rotary Club. Jackie and I along with our kids enjoy camping in the summer time and to really relax we’ll invite many friends over so I can cook which is one of my true passions in this world.
	Marge Brickey Program Director
I am the Program Director for The Chamber, Superior & Douglas County Area. Some of my job responsibilities are overseeing the Youth Leadership Program, (which this year we have 48 students in the program which is a large increase from the first year of 9) Progressive Power Lunch, Silent Auction portion of the Superior Taste, Playday Golf Outing sponsorships, the student and educator awards portion of the Excellence In Education Celebration, Business After Five, Chamber Newsletter the "Connection" and assists with the Chamber Annual Dinner. I have been with the chamber since 1993. I moved to Superior twenty-nine years ago from Little Falls, Minnesota. I have five children and ten grandchildren who I love spending time with. I own my own home and love to garden in the summer and in the winter like to quilt. I also like antiques and have tried my hand at refinishing furniture. I have served on various committees and the Kiwanis board. I also attended the Superior~Douglas County Adult Leadership Program and have volunteered for various things throughout the community.
	Peggy Strand Office Manager/Bookkeeper Website/Database Administrator
I started working for the Chamber in 1986 while attending school at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College as support staff to the Office Manager. Upon finishing my education, the Office Manager position at the Chamber office became vacant so I step forward to fill that position immediately and have remained at the Chamber since. In my position at the Chamber throughout the years I have taken on many roles & responsibilities and have enjoyed helping to keep the Chamber on the cutting edge as technology continues to move at a very rapid pace. In my personal life my husband and I own rental property in Superior, which proves to be both very challenging and rewarding. In my leisure time I enjoy traveling, camping, boating and golfing with family and friends.
	Lori Vork Administrative Assistant
I have worked at The Chamber for over 20 years, serving as support staff in several areas including tourism. I am the Administrative Assistant to the President /CEO of the Chamber, offering secretarial/administrative support and assisting with functions for the Chamber including the coordination of meetings, fundraising events and a variety of other tasks and projects. Throughout the years there have been many exciting changes which have taken place within this organization and I am thankful to have been a part of it. The Chamber has provided me with a sense of pride for our community and the respect for the people who live, work and play in Superior.
	Jan O'Brien Sales and Marketing
I have been involved with The Chamber since 1984 when I joined the Chamber Ambassadors. In 2001, I was hired as the Convention and Visitor Bureau’s Group Services Coordinator to promote our area to the motorcoach and group travel industry. Currently, I work with Chamber membership sales and marketing and promoting our area through the Convention and Visitors Bureau. I am the Superior representative to the Wisconsin Harbor Towns Association, the Douglas County representative to the Northwest Wisconsin International Trade, Business and Economic Development Council (ITBEC) Tourism Advisory Committee, and the Superior~Douglas County representative to Circle Wisconsin Region One. I have continued my relationship with the Ambassadors as the staff liaison to the Ambassadors. Additionally, I have been active with the Superior Business Improvement District since its inception in 1989 and am currently the Chair of its Marketing and Promotions Committee. I enjoy traveling, hiking, biking, golfing, X-C skiing, snowshoeing and photography.
	Jennifer VanAlstine Group Services Coordinator
I've worked with the CVB and Chamber since 2004. I started out working at the Visitor Center as a Tourist Information Specialist, helping people find the fun things to do and finding their way around Superior and Douglas County. I currently work at the Chamber office handling motor coach planning and a number of other tourism related activities. I have 2 children and I take an active part in their schools & family activities. I love the outdoors here in Superior and Douglas County. I get out and enjoy our area as often as possible year-round with everything from rock-picking at WI Point to ATVing, canoeing & ice-skating.