Veronica Grosek
Executive Director
Veronica has served for six years as the Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau's Executive Director!
She grew up in a nonprofit entrepreneurial environment in Sturgis where she learned the value of giving back and supporting local business. She built her education around these values, and has now made a career out of creating an even better community for residents, businesses, and visitors. Veronica attained degrees in business, art history, and entrepreneurship from Montana State University's national AACSB accredited College of Business.
In addition to her Chamber duties, she serves on the Sturgis Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors, the Downtown Sturgis Foundation Board of Directors, the Mid-America Chamber Executives Board of Directors, and the Sturgis Hotel/Motel Business Improvement District Board of Directors. She enjoys downhill and cross-country skiing, Pokemon, gardening, and painting. She is also finally learning how to ride a motorcycle (about time, right?!).
Strengths: Problem Solver, Idea Generator, Moderator, Perfectionist, Creative
Kadence Gleason
Assistant Director
Kadence has been with the Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau since July of 2021. She started her Chamber journey as our Event Coordinator at just 17 years old, spearheading planning and implementation of over thirty events each year ranging from small educational workshops to large community festivals.
Since her humble beginnings as a part-time high school employee, Kadence has worked up through the ranks to the Assistant Director role. She now also oversees our member network, spearheads fundraising outreach, and takes the lead on projects tied to every aspect of Chamber operations.
Kadence is passionate about community and has a history of volunteerism with the Black Hills Special Olympics, Sturgis Golden K Kiwanis club, and other noteworthy charitable organizations. She is currently attending online classes for her post-secondary education, and looks forward to continuing to grow her career with the Chamber. She enjoys snowboarding, police scanners, and is a talented photographer.
Strengths: Collaborator, Reliable, Loyal, Critical Thinker, Listener
Taylor VanDerSys
Membership Coordinator
Taylor has been our Membership Coordinator since 2023, managing our member experience and making sure each business in our Chamber family is well- looked after. She is the first face you will see in our Welcome Center and enjoys assisting our visitors on a day-to-day basis. Taylor is a spirited communicator; she enjoys getting to know our local business community and learning about their support needs.
Taylor studied communications at Black Hills State University and has years of experience offering excellent customer experience. She offers creative marketing skills and strives for above-and-beyond relationship-building. She is an accomplished baker, a LOTR expert, a fall and Halloween enthusiast, and loves enjoying the outdoors with her dog, Chopper.
Swing by the office to meet Taylor!
Strengths: Communicator, Organizer, Spirited, Sharer, Advocate
