The Board of Directors consists of 15 members who are respected business and community leaders, several of whom are ex-officio members who serve in an advisory and supportive capacity for the Board. The Ex-Officio members represent municipal and county governments, the local school district, and the agriculture community at large. The Board makes important policy decisions and establishes annual goals for the Chamber as well as for the Chamber staff’s day-to-day operations. The staff consists of the Executive Director, Office & Membership Coordinator, and seasonal/part-time/interns.
Executive Committee
2021 President
Stuart Johnson
Sturgis Chiropractic
2021 Vice President
Tim Kugler
Scott Peterson Motors
2021 Immediate Past President
Emma Garvin
Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame
2021 Treasurer
Gary Aitken
Heartland Homestore
Members At Large
Richelle Bruch
Richelle Bruch LLC - The Real Estate Center of Sturgis
Ross English
Northern Hills Eye Care
Sam Greear
Black Hills Trails
Kami Grubl
Just For Looks Boutique
Ex-Officio Members
Lisa Katzenstein
City of Sturgis
Amanda Anglin
Sturgis Economic Development Corp.
Rick Bush
City of Sturgis
Doreen Creed
Meade County Commission Representative
Don Kirkegaard
Meade School District 46-1 Representative
David Martinson
City Council Liaison
Tacy Snyder
Ag Representative
Request for Inclusion on Agenda
All individuals or groups wishing action to be taken by the Board of Directors must contact the Executive Director at least one week before a Board of Director’s meeting and request the time be placed on the agenda. Written background information be requested for presentation to the Board of Directors.
Non-Chamber members may request to be placed on the agenda, but must be approved by the Executive Committee prior to placement due to meeting time restraints. If the agenda does not allow for the non-member item, then a separate meeting may be established to address the issue.
Board Election
The election of the Board of Directors is held annually in October. The elected members are determined by the majority of votes cast. Chamber members in good standing will be mailed one ballot, and are allowed one vote per vacant seat. Please contact us for additional election details.
