Who We Are
Meet the Chamber Staff
Board of Directors
Elected by our members, the Board of Directors serves as the Chamber’s governing body. Each year’s Board assumes office at the Annual Meeting in January and meets monthly thereafter from February through the following January. Questions, concerns, ideas and suggestions are always welcome.
Please help us improve the organization and meet our goals by communicating regularly with your representatives and staff.
Name | Position | Business |
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Carolyn Ellingson | President | Mayo Clinic Health System |
Kjellgren Alkire | Acting Past President | Lake City EDA |
Justin Hawryluk | President Elect | AmericInn by Wyndham |
James Mack | Director | Lake City Federal Bank |
Heide Emerson | Director | Olmsted Medical Center |
Vicki Krage | Director | Lakeshore Real Estate |
Joe White | Director | Acrotech |
Marsha Danielson | Director | Supporter |
Heidi Walker | Director | Heidi's Huggamug |
Name | Position | Business |
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Carolyn Ellingson | President | Mayo Clinic Health System |
Kjellgren Alkire | Acting Past President | Lake City EDA |
Justin Hawryluk | President Elect | AmericInn by Wyndham |
James Mack | Director | Lake City Federal Bank |
Heide Emerson | Director | Olmsted Medical Center |
Vicki Krage | Director | Lakeshore Real Estate |
Joe White | Director | Acrotech |
Marsha Danielson | Director | Supporter |
Heidi Walker | Director | Heidi's Huggamug |
Edward Hoffman
Executive Director
The Lake City Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors named Ed Hoffman Executive Director in 2021. Ed obtained his Bachelor’s Degree from Winona State University graduating Summa Cum Laude.
Ed has a passion for helping small businesses grow. He owned two successful businesses in Winona, Ed’s (no name) Bar and Boat House Restaurant, for 12 years prior to selling them in 2018/19. Previous to his time as a small business owner, Ed held marketing management positions for Jim Beam Brands, Bacardi USA, and Hale’s Ales. Ed has also done independently contracted marketing work for Visit Winona and Bluff Country Co-op. He has been involved in community development and arts organizations for years, having served on the Winona Fine Arts Commission, and as a founding (and current) board member of Engage Winona. Ed is a Blandin Community Leadership Program and Academy for Community Engagement (ACE) alum. In his spare time, he enjoys travelling, bicycling, hiking, painting, photography, and spending time on his 1956 houseboat, the Shan-Gri-La.

Elizabeth Greenawalt
Membership and Events Coordinator
Elizabeth Greenawalt began working at the chamber in April 2021. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Health and Human Performance and has spent her professional career in office management, customer service, fundraising, grant writing, and event coordination. She has a true passion for planning events, working with other people, and supporting the community in which she lives and works. Elizabeth lives in Lake City with her husband Joe and their three children. In her spare time she enjoys running, boating, camping, and spending time with family and friends.
Chamber Ambassadors
Chamber Ambassadors act as goodwill ambassadors for the Chamber. They assist the Chamber in recruiting and retaining members and providing event support. They participate in ribbon cuttings, grand openings, milestone awards, and special events promoting goodwill, understanding, and exposure of the Lake City Area Chamber of Commerce. Consider becoming an ambassador with us.

Name | Business |
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Linda Albrecht | HBC |
Jon Bohmbach | Lakeshore Agency |
Liz Carlstrom | Hearth and Home |
Nancy Denzer | Kemp Real Estate |
Angie Foss | Merchants Bank |
Melissa Krier | City of Lake City |
Steven Lang | Edward Jones |
Paul Luhmann | Ferguson Orchards |
Kenny McEwen | Individual Chamber Member |
Mary Nelson | Retired - Mayo |
Kathy Jo Rodester | Lakeshore Agency |
Robyn Undenberg | North Risk Partners |
Asia Zmuda | Public Relations - Mayo |
Lisa Zmuda | La La's Landing Vacation Rental |
Name | Business |
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Linda Albrecht | HBC |
Jon Bohmbach | Lakeshore Agency |
Liz Carlstrom | Hearth and Home |
Nancy Denzer | Kemp Real Estate |
Angie Foss | Merchants Bank |
Melissa Krier | City of Lake City |
Steven Lang | Edward Jones |
Paul Luhrmann | Ferguson Orchards |
Kenny McEwen | Individual Chamber Member |
Mary Nelson | Retired - Mayo |
Kathy Jo Rodester | Lakeshore Agency |
Robyn Undenberg | North Risk Partners |
Asia Zmuda | Public Relations - Mayo |
Lisa Zmuda | La La's Landing Vacation Rental |