Meet Our President and CEO

David Vander Bloomen began his role as Interim President and CEO on April 1, 2024, and was appointed President and CEO of the Chamber by its Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2025.  

He joined the De Pere Area Chamber of Commerce as a member in 2022, spent time on the Ambassador Committee and later the Board of Directors, and also spent time as the Chamber’s Government Liaison.  

David has a marketing background, with an expertise in promotional products and branded apparel.  He has owned multiple businesses and spent time in various sales roles throughout his time in the marketing field.  He also has experience working in the local media, logistics management, and law enforcement.  He has a professional passion for business and entrepreneurship and strives to be a connector and resources for all that need it. 

David grew up in De Pere.  He attended Our Lady of Lourdes School and later graduated from West De Pere High School.  He earned a bachelor’s degree from St. Norbert College and a Law Enforcement certification from Fox Valley Technical College.

David lives in the Freedom area with his wife and two children.  He enjoys spending time with his family at their “Happy Place” in Dunbar, WI, as well as fishing and hunting whenever possible.  He is the head coach for his son’s 10U Tournament Baseball team and also is in his second term as Board Supervisor on the Town of Center Town Board.  

Contact David Vander Bloomen

Phone: 920-334-6500
Email: david@deperechamber.org

Executive Committee

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Peter Froelich

Board Chair

Branch Manager

Chris Robsin

Chris Robinson

Chair Elect

CEO/President

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Kelly Stephan

Past Board Chair

Account Executive

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Dr. Bruce Russell

Treasurer

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Erin Cerveny

Secretary

Project Manager

Board of Directors

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Michael Krutz

Board Member

Director of Strategic Partnerships

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Dominic Reinerio

Board Member

Wealth Advisor

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Brandon Roberts

Board Member

Regional Sales Leader

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Matthew Timler

Board Member

Owner

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Tony Giordana

Board Member

Business Development Manager

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Tim Wentworth

Board Member

Business Sales Executive

Andrea Z

Andrea Zoeller

Board Member

Wealth Manager

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Dr. Matthew Freeman

Board Member

Chief Medical Officer

Our committees are comprised of Chamber members in good standing.  If you are interested in joining a committee to become even more involved in the Chamber, please contact us at info@deperechamber.org, or contact one of the Committee Chairs directly.

Committee Volunteers

Ambassador Committee

Our Ambassadors are the “boots on the ground” promoters of our Chamber.  As a member, these great people are the ones you will hear from the most.

Tony Giordana – Chair (SERVPRO of Brown County)

Ross Kroll (NextHome Realty)

Kory Dogs (ActionCOACH)

Peter Froelich (Nicolet National Bank)

Elise Theobald (Covenant Signs and Graphics)

Kathryn Gardner (TDS Telecom)

Bill Frank (Foresight Consulting)

Tanner Thorne (Plug Light Bulb Electrical Services)

Dr. Matthew Freeman (Green Bay ER & Hospital)

Nikki Ondrejka (Discover Green Bay)

Events Commitee

Our Chamber offers a wide variety of events throughout the year.  It takes a team of dedicated volunteers to make them happen, and they are lead by this committee.

Katie Weinschenk – Chair (TMS Financial)

Logan Brecklin (ATC)

Jason Graef (American Solutions for Business)

Dominic Reinerio (TMS Financial)

Julie Coppersmith (Thrivent)

Leah Alden (Nicolet National Bank)

Susan Doughty-Smith (Talent Advancement Professionals)

Nicole Poley (Green Bay ER & Hospital)

Youth Works Committee

Our youth are our future.  Our Chamber has a passion for connecting the area’s youth to business leaders in the community.  This committee is tasked with creating those opportunities.

Andrea Zoeller – Chair (Merit Financial Advisors)

Corey Wollin (NEWYA)

Karen Kleiber (NEWYA)

Quasan Shaw (City of De Pere)

Kristine Taylor

Bev Van Lieshout (The Coffee News)

Dustin Delsman (Local 400)

Mark Nicholas (Transform Retirement)

Brandon Roberts (M2 Technology)

 

Advocacy Committee

Having a direct connection to our elected representatives is important in how your business grows.  This committee cultivates those connections.

Mark Nicholas – Chair (Transform Retirement)

Matt Timler (Plug Light Bulb Electrical Services)

Josh Russell (Builders Command)

Resource Development Committee

As our Chamber grows, so must our ability to raise funds to help support our initiatives and give back to our community.  This committee creates and manages capital and fundraising efforts for the Chamber.

Emily Jacobson – Chair (Green Bay Doulas)

Vanessa Faith (Fox Communities Credit Union)

Nick Meisner (Discover Green Bay)

Michael Krutz (Greenleaf Bank)

Christina Olm (Olm Orthodontics)

Jeff Jonas (Wolter)

Sam McIntyre (M3 Insurance)

Robert Jahnke (Community Education Initiative)

Ronald Franklin (On Broadway)

Katherine McCabe (Entering Stillness LLC)

Dawn Paradiso-Hansen (Compassionate Home Health Care)