Leadership Team
It is with great honor that I take the position of President of the Hoisington Chamber. I have always been behind the Chamber’s efforts to support our business community but over the last several years, I’ve become more engaged with the Chamber. Through that engagement, I have had the opportunity to meet business owners, managers and employees of companies, and residents all while giving back in so many ways – and that has been inspiring.
Having grown up in Hoisington, I have enjoyed being a part of this great community. It is why I came back here after college to open my own business on Main Street. I have always felt this community has an openness and warmth that is not easy to find in others. When you have been a part of something for a while it just becomes natural, this community has something special and I look forward to continuing to build upon that!
I look forward to working with the businesses and the people who call Hoisington home in 2022 and continuing to make the Hoisington Chamber such a vital part of what makes Hoisington so great!
Brance Barnard, President
Hoisington Chamber of Commerce
Meet Our Board
Brance Barnard
President
Barnard Tire & Automotive LLC and Brand 17 BBQ
Term Expires: 2023
Jessica Base
Vice President
Country Place Senior Living
Term Expires: 2024
Eric Schoendaler
Treasurer
First Kansas Bank
Term Expires: 2023
Kimberly Loesch
Secretary
City of Hoisington
Term Expires: 2024
Joel Mason
Director
USD 431
Term Expires: 2022
Shawna Petersilie
Director
First Class Auto Design
Term Expires: 2023
Amber Crawford
Director
Dairy Queen
Term Expires: 2022
Gene Mooney
Director
Cardinal Pharmacy
Term Expires: 2024
Jason Dody
Director
Cates Carquest
Term Expires: 2022
Chris Kinman
Director
Hoisington Recreation Committee
Term Expires: 2024
Karla Crissman
Director
Clara Barton Hospital & Clinics
Term Expires: 2022
Jonathan Mitchell
City Manager
Ex-Officio Board Member
Megan Elmore
Director
City of Hoisington
Term Expires: 2022
Karen Baldyga
Executive Vice President
Hoisington Chamber of Commerce
Ex-Officio Board Member
Increase membership in the Chamber to develop a sound financial base and provide support contact with membership and further continue to enhance benefit services, while supporting membership events.
Position the Chamber of Commerce as a proactive, credible community leader through the work and coordination of community groups and civic organizations in improving the quality of life in Hoisington.
Continued expansion and diversification of agri-business in order to enhance city-rural relations.
Initiate incentives to develop adequate housing for the citizens of the community. Continue supporting business involvement and entrepreneurial development in our schools.
Organize, plan and host events to involve Chamber members and the community. Such events shall include the Annual Chamber Awards Banquet and the Annual Labor Day Celebration plus other fundraisers deemed necessary.
Work in conjunction with the City of Hoisington and Barton County Economic Development in the creation of business and the growth of existing business and industry. Encourage new, improved and expanded businesses for the growth and development of Hoisington.
Create a more improved and efficient framework for the daily operations of the Chamber of Commerce. Implement marketing and communications strategies to promote the Chamber of Commerce, its programs, services and events.
Be a recognized leader and advocate of legislative and regulatory issues that affect the business community and work toward educating the community on issues.
Program of Work
The Hoisington Chamber of Commerce is business and professional people working collectively to provide solutions for our community.
Our objective is to make Hoisington a progressive and enjoyable community through the following Program of Work.