Perham Chamber Welcomes New Executive Director

Jan 18, 2022 | 11:14 AM

PERHAM (KDLM) – The Perham Chamber of Commerce has a new Executive Director.

Dan Schroeder, longtime Executive Director at the Perham Chamber of Commerce has stepped down from his position as of Dec. 31 though he will still be a part of the Chamber staff working with new staff and also with the Chamber’s Member Opportunities Package.

Nick Murdock has taken over the Executive Director Position. Additionally, Sandy Palubicki and Lisa Hemmelgam have retired from the Chamber.

The Board also has a new Board Director, Jake Bothwell from State Farm Insurance.

The Current Board of Directors is as follows:

Term through 2022

-Diane Colosky- 2022- KLN -Sec/Treasure
-Cody Palubicki- 2022- Kenny’s Candy – Tuffy’s- President

Term through 2023

-Sandra Waldon- 2023- UCB- VP
-Andrew Tischer – 2023- Hilltop Lumber
-Blake Minge- 2023- Brew
-Nick Price- 2023- Pizza Ranch

Term through 2024

-Cassie Hahn – 2024 – The Otter
-Jodi Guck – 2024 – Perham Printing
-Cindy Murphy – 2024 – Central Market
-Jake Bothwell – 2024 – State Farm Insurance

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