Mission: The Board of Directors is the governing body of the Chamber of Commerce. It is responsible for setting strategic goals, establishing policies, ensuring that member needs are met through programs, adhering to the Chamber's bylaws, overseeing the financial health of the organization, and conducting the annual meeting.
Composition: The Board shall consist of up to 13 voting members. The goal is to ensure representation from diverse sectors within the Chamber’s service areas, including, but not limited to, the following: retail, industrial, education, financial, professional, hospitality, medical, and individual or home-based businesses. Additionally, one representative from a local university should be included. The Board shall also include Ex Officio, non-voting members: the City Administrator and the Chamber CEO.
Terms: Directors shall serve a term of three (3) years and may serve a maximum of two (2) consecutive terms. However, the immediate past Chair shall serve an additional one (1) year term with voting privileges.
Sheri Marnell
Chair University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Director, St. Croix Valley Business Innovation Center