Who We Are
Meet the Lake City Chamber
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 and meets monthly thereafter through the year. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Carolyn Ellingson | President | Mayo Clinic Health System |
| Kjellgren Alkire | Acting Past President | Lake City Area Arts |
| Justin Hawryluk | President Elect | AmericInn by Wyndham |
| Deb Becker | Director | Hearth and Home Technologies |
| Nancy Denzer | Director | Lakeshore Real Estate |
| Vicki Krage | Director | Lakeshore Real Estate |
| Joe White | Director | Acrotech |
| Marsha Danielson | Director | Supporter |
| Heidi Walker | Director | Heidi's Huggamug |
| Angie Foss | Director | Merchants Bank |
| Name | Position | Business |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Elizabeth Greenawalt
Executive Director
In December 2022, the Lake City Chamber of Commerce hired Elizabeth Greenawalt as Executive Director.
Elizabeth began working at the chamber in April 2021 as the organization’s Events and Membership Coordinator, helping to successfully revive Lake City’s premier events after COVID forced their shutdown in 2020.
Elizabeth 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, having previously worked with the Red Wing YMCA.
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.
Edward Hoffman
Tourism and Communications Specialist
Ed has a professional passion for tourism and helping small businesses grow. He owned two successful establishments in Winona, Ed’s (no name) Bar and Boat House Restaurant 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, currently serving on the Board of Directors of the Minnesota Marine Art Museum and as a Governor’s appointee to the Explore Minnesota Council on Tourism. Ed is a former executive director of the Lake City Chamber of Commerce, has been a member of the Winona Fine Arts Commission, and was a founding board member of Engage Winona. Ed is a Blandin Community Leadership Program and Academy for Community Engagement (ACE) alum.
Ed obtained his Bachelor’s Degree from Winona State University in 2004, graduating Summa Cum Laude.
In his spare time, he enjoys travelling, bicycling, hiking, painting, photography, and spending time on his 1956 houseboat, the Shan-Gri-La.
Heather Thomas
Events and Office Coordinator
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Anne Tabat | Cookies and Conversation |
| Lisa Zmuda | La La's Landing Vacation Rental |
| Connie Barrett | First Alliance Credit Union |
| Ava LaRue | Q Media Group |
| Jan Bruce | Rather Bee Quilting |
| Vicki Krage | Lakeshore Real Estate |
| Name | Business |
|---|---|
| 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 |
