The following individuals oversee the implementation of the Institute program, including the standard operating and curriculum policies set by the National Board of Trustees, on site at Winter Institute. Each of the following regents work diligently throughout the year to plan, organize, and recruit to the site, setting the stage for a productive week.
CHAIR
Robert Medler, IOM
Vice President
Tucson Metro Chamber
Tucson, AZ
VICE CHAIR
Mike Hofman, IOM
Executive Director
Orange City Chamber of Commerce
Orange City, IA
PAST CHAIR
Nick Kieffer, IOM, CP
President and CEO
Goshen Chamber of Commerce
Goshen, IN
Steven Baas, IOM, CCE
Senior Vice President, Government Affairs and Public Policy
Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce
Milwaukee, WI
Kara Beer, IOM
President
Battle Creek Area Chamber of Commerce
Battle Creek, MI
Erin Carney, IOM
President
Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce
Carrollton, TX
Karri Clark, IOM
Director of Sales and Membership Operations
Bozeman Area Chamber of Commerce
Bozeman, MT
Josh Driskell, IOM
President and CEO
Jenks Chamber of Commerce
Jenks, OK
Rudy Flores, IOM
Executive Director
Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce
Chicago, IL
Brenda Gudex, IOM
Director of Agricultural Programs and Leadership Fond du Lac
Envision Greater Fond du Lac, Inc.
Fond du Lac, WI
Steve Halter, IOM, EDFP, PCED
President
Greater Poplar Bluff Area Chamber of Commerce
Poplar Bluff, MO
Rick Howe, IOM
Director of Visitor Services
Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce
Jackson, WY
Michael W. Johnson , IOM
President and CEO
National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association
Alexandria, VA
William Lee, IOM
Chief Executive Officer
Gallup-McKinley County Chamber of Commerce
Gallup, NM
Lynn Olberding, IOM, CCE
Executive Director
Marshalltown Area Chamber of Commerce
Marshalltown, IA
Erica Pangburn, IOM
Director of Community Engagement
Abilene Chamber of Commerce
Abilene, TX