Who We Are
The Lenexa Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit 501(c)(6) membership organization of more than 600 businesses and institutions dedicated to advancing the economic, professional, and civic welfare of Lenexa.
We serve as a partner, resource, voice, and connector for the business community and its professionals.
Whether based in Lenexa or serving Lenexa companies and families, our diverse membership is located throughout the metropolitan region and ranges from entrepreneurs, non-profits, and small businesses to global corporations and emerging industries.
Chamber Team
The Chamber team leads the organization on a daily basis, focused on continuously creating value for our members.
Ashley Sherard, J.D., IOM
CEO & Economic Development Director
asherard@lenexa.org
Sarah Dietz
Membership Director
sdietz@lenexa.org
Abby Stuke
Events Director
astuke@lenexa.org
Laura Baldwin, IOM
COO
lbaldwin@lenexa.org
Sarah Schooley
Communications Director
sschooley@lenexa.org
Julie Steiner
Convention & Visitors Bureau Director
jsteiner@lenexa.org
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors, selected from and voted on by the membership, acts as the governing body for the Chamber and works to determine, implement, and promote the Chamber’s objectives.
Executive Board
Mark McFarland (Chair)
Hinkle Law Firm, LLC
Jermaine Jamison (Past Chair)
Jamison Perry, LLC
Aaron Alonzo (Chair-Elect)
SpringHill Suites
Ryan Biery (Secretary / Treasurer)
Copaken Brooks
Board of Directors
Michael Boehm, ex officio
Commerce Bank
David Bonebrake
Healthcare Solutions Team
Mandy Cawby
WaterOne of Johnson County
Trent Dansel
Olsson
Ron Ferris
Nabholz Construction
Daniel Fontoura
AdventHealth Shawnee Mission
Andy Kyser
United Parcel Service (UPS)
Mya Lawrence
Johnson County Community College
Kate Smith
Butterfield’s Bakery & Market
Melissa Vancrum
Rouse Frets White Goss Gentile and Rhodes
Micah Walje
Ronco Construction
David Woolf
Commerce Bank
Alexandria Zacny
Turner Construction Company
The past leaders of the Lenexa Chamber’s Board of Directors have been an integral part of this organization and the growth of our community. View Past Board Chairs
Committee and Division Chairpersons
Member representatives lead our standing committees and divisions, helping to define and advance these critical Chamber initiatives.
Brian Hawk
State Farm Insurance
Chairman’s Ambassadors Committee
Dave Mennenga
GBA
Economic Development Council
Deanne Belshe
JCCC
Leadership Lenexa
Stacy Knipp
Keller Williams Key Partners
Legislative Affairs Committee