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Didn't find what you were looking for? We're here to help. Meet the staff of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce - a dedicated group of individuals you can contact for additional information on a variety of topics. If you have a general question and are not sure who to contact, please click here. Our mailing address is:

Columbia Chamber of Commerce
(573) 874-1132 or fax (573) 443-3986
300 South Providence Road
Post Office Box 1016
Columbia, Missouri 65205-1016

Matt McCormick

President
Email
(573) 817-9109

Oversees Chamber Staff. Reports to the Chamber Chair of the Board, Board of Directors and Executive Committee.

Connie Barringhaus

Information Specialist
Email
(573) 874-1132

Operates the switchboard for the Chamber and Convention and Visitors Bureau. Assists customers in the lobby and is a secretarial support person. Handles all information requests for Chamber and inquiries about Columbia.

Mary Kroening

Director, Membership
Email
(573) 817-9110

Responsible for welcoming new members to the Chamber and member retention. Works with the Membership Committee. Coordinates New Member Welcomes, Chamber 101 events, leadership council and Quarterly Membership Breakfasts.

Victoria Brees

Director, Program Development
Email
(573) 817-9113

Responsible for working with committees to accomplish goals & objectives outlined in Business Plan. Works with Business Showcase Committee, Golf Committee and Leadership Columbia Program. Provides support for the Board of Directors / Executive Committee and coordinates Annual Meeting.

Sedel Marino

Director, Communication Services
Email
(573) 817-9111

Responsible for internal/external communications, publications, advertising, media relations, social networking and Chamber web site. Produces weekly Chamber Activities Calendar, monthly Chamber Business Line Newsletter and yearly Newcomer's Guide & Chamber Membership Directory. Oversees the Chamber map production. Works with Events Committee and Employer Consortium Task Force. Coordinates the Junior Leadership Columbia program.

Kristi Ray

Executive Vice President
Email
(573) 817-9108

Coordinates the Chamber's regional economic development effort and Missouri CORE Partnership. Is a registered lobbyist and coordinates legislative relations. Assists in the development of Chamber political positions and directs the contact program for key employers in the area. Also coordinates Experience Columbia and Economic Outlook Conference. Provides support for the Centennial Investors group.

Meagan Schaffner

Director, Administration
Email
(573) 817-9114

Serves as staff liaison to committees including Education and Agribusiness / Bioscience. Responsible for managing cost of living information and maintaining the Chamber membership database. Coordinates EPIC (Emerging Professionals in Columbia) and all aspects of the Ambassadors division.

Elizabeth Tate

Director, Women's Network
Email
(573) 817-9119

Responsible for all aspects of Women's Network Division.Works with the Small Business Committee. Coordinates Executive Connections, Small Business Week & Awards and the Micro Business Fair.