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Board of Directors, Staff & Ambassadors

The Canton Area Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit, 501c6 corporation that has been serving the business community since 1925. The Chamber is led by a Board of Directors, a staff of two, and Canton Chamber Ambassadors who serve as the public relations division of the Chamber and as the good-will ambassadors for the City of Canton.

Executive Committee
Maggie Connell, President
Edward Jones
Renee Lewis, Secretary
Jim Maloof Realtor
Cade Fawcett, Vice President
Ipava State Bank
Chad Murphy, Treasurer
Spoon River College
Board of Directors
Alesia Shaw
Graham Hospital
Jacque Nelson
MidAmerica National Bank
Brette Orwig
Orwig Auto Body
Jason Gumbart
Apex Seed Company
Dee Clark
State Farm Insurance
Julie Tarvin
CUSD #66
Tanaya Krulac
Cook Medical
Greg Utsinger
Walnut Tree Baking Company
Ex-Officio Members
Kent McDowell, Mayor
City of Canton
Tad Derenzy, Superintendent
Canton Union School District #66
Staff
Seth Klinedinst, Executive Director

Ambassadors
  • John Lemon, PRESIDENT – RISE Canton
  • Samantha Braden, VICE PRESIDENT – Rhoades Real Estate
  • Dr. Jacob Standard, SECRETARY – Spoon River Animal Clinic
  • Amanda Ketcham, TREASURER – Spoon River College
  • Abby Sherwood – Body in Balance Chiropractic & Acupuncture
  • Dr. AJ Thum – Associates in Dentistry
  • Amanda Reed – MidAmerica National Bank
  • Angie McCann – Jim Maloof Realty
  • Beth Wilson – Spoon River College
  • Bradley Beam – Spoon River Junction Winery
  • Brandy Cozad – Official Time Out
  • Bryce Vaughn – CEFCU of Canton
  • Caleb Miller – Ipava State Bank
  • Codi Swibold – Hy-Vee of Canton
  • Fonz Hale – Bistro 101
  • Jake Green – Graham Health System
  • Jeff Voice – TimbukTech, Inc.
  • Joe Christian – MidAmerica National Bank
  • Leo Hernandez – Rancho Nuevo
  • Nick Wright – Country Financial
  • Shawn Pardieck – Wee-Ma-Tuk Hills Country Club
  • Stephen Clark – Town & Country Insurance
  • Tama Duhs – Bank of Farmington