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
President
Emma Garvin
Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame
Vice President
Stuart Johnson
Sturgis Chiropractic
Immediate Past President
Kami Grubl
Just For Looks Boutique
Treasurer
Tim Kugler
Scott Peterson Motors
Members At Large
Gary Aitken
Heartland Homestore
Ross English
Northern Hills Eye Care
Brice Rock
Pioneer Bank & Trust
Alan Roth
Sabers Insurance Agency
Dean Sigman
Black Hills Energy
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
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 will be established to address the issue.
Board Election
The election of the Board of Directors is held annually. The elected members are determined by the majority of votes cast. Chamber members in good standing will be mailed one ballot by October 10th, and are allowed one vote per vacant seat. Please contact us for additional election details.
