The Chamber's Ambassador committee is intended to support chamber events and programs through active participation and planning of networking and engagement programs, plus be a guiding hand to newer members of our organization.
Current Chamber Ambassadors include:
Teresa Sigler, PJ Schmidt Investment Management (board liaison)
Brett Benson, Blingle! Premier Lighting
Todd Bugnacki, Family Sharing of Ozaukee County
Alice Bush, Realty Executives Integrity
Zach Deming, Port Washington State Bank
Eric Ebner, 360 Security Services
Darlene Emmer, PyraMax Bank
Mark Gierach, Saukville Community Food Pantry
Patty Gallun Hansen, Dorothy Gallun & Associates
Roland Gutknecht, Orly Building Solutions
Dana Keegan, Dana Keegan Homes
Adam Krenek, Zuern Building Products & Design
Brad Mintie, BMO
Thomas Mueller, Turnhall Financial Group
Paul Schulz, SAS Advisory Services
Mikko Hilvo, City of Cedarburg Administrator
Eric Ryer, Town of Cedarburg Administrator
The Chamber's Special Events Committee works to help the executive director brainstorm new event ideas and participate through active volunteerism at chamber events and programs. This committee is somewhat ad hoc and gears up more regularly when larger events are in planning stages.
Sarah Prasser, Frannie's Market (board liaison)
Jenny Terrill, Wilo USA (board liaison)
Sue Schrader, Cedarburg Cultural Center
The Tourism Promotion & Development Committee exists, according to City of Cedarburg ordinance, to oversee the disbursement of the 5% Room Tax funds collected by the inns located within the city. The ordinance directs that the funds be used for promoting Cedarburg as a tourism destination. Specifically, the money is to be allocated to the following areas: Capital Improvements (physical improvements or physical additions to the City of Cedarburg), Visitor Center staffing and expenses, and any advertising expenditures dedicated to promoting Cedarburg as a tourist destination.
Tourism, Promotion and Development (TP&D) accepts applications for funds from organizations or individuals that promote tourism in the Cedarburg community. Precluded from consideration for the grants are organizations or individuals promoting specific religious or political discrimination.
Current members of the TP&D committee include:
Anne Conley, chair- Stagecoach inn Bed & Breakfast
Jim Pape, treasurer – Washington House Inn
Paul Barry, Irish Boutique of Cedarburg
Dawn DeGeorge, Ansay & Associates (board liaison)
BJ Homayouni, Union House Cedarburg
Cori Rice Kaminsky, White Rice Advertising & PR
Sue Schrader, Cedarburg Cultural Center
Melissa Wraalstad, Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts
Ex-officio members also include Maggie Dobson, chamber of commerce President & CEO; Jodi Spanbauer, chamber of commerce tourism marketing manager; Patrick Curran, Festivals of Cedarburg; and Mikko Hilvo, City of Cedarburg.