Meet Our President and CEO

David Vander Bloomen began his role as Interim President and CEO on April 1, 2024.  On October 17, 2024, it was announced that David had been appointed President and CEO of the Chamber, 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, Wendy, and two children, Gavin and Lily.  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

Meet Our Wonderful Board of Directors!

Peter Froelich

Board Chair

Nicolet Bank

Branch Manager

Chamber Involvement

  • Executive Committee
  • Ambassador Committee

Kelly Stephan

Past Board Chair

Paroubek Insurance

Account Executive

Chamber Involvement

  • Executive Committee

Dr. Bruce Russell

Treasurer

BAR Business Coaching and Training

Certified Business and Executive Coach

Chamber Involvement

  • Executive Committee

De Pere Chamber Directors

Erin Cerveny

Secretary

American Transmission Company

Project Manager

Chamber Involvement

  • Economic Development

Adam Turriff

Board Member

Resource One Realty, LLC

Broker/Owner

Chamber Involvement

  • Events Committee Chair

Ryan Kraft

Board Member

Michel Sales Agency

Business Development Associate

Chamber Involvement

  • Events Committee

Michael Krutz

Board Member

Green Leaf Bank

Director of Strategic Partnerships

Chamber Involvement

  • Economic Development Committee Chair
  • Chamber Foundation Chair

Dominic Reinerio

Board Member

Tax Management Services, Inc.

Wealth Advisor

Chamber Involvement

  • Events Committee

Chris Robinson

Board member

Full Scope Creative

CEO/President

Chamber Involvement

  • Ambassador Committee
  • Marketing Committee Co-Chair

Brandon Roberts

Board Member

M2 Technologies

Regional Sales Leader

Chamber Involvement

  • Marketing Committee Co-Chair

Matthew Timler

Board Member

Plug Light Bulb Electrical Services

Owner

Chamber Involvement

  • Advocacy Committee Chair

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

Ross Kroll

Jonathan Peterson

Peter Froelich

Elise Theobald

Kathryn Gardner

Christopher Robinson

Bill Frank

Tanner Thorne

Marketing
Committee

Getting the word out about events and Chamber happenings is no easy task, and this committee uses their combined experiences to promote our excellence.

Brandon Roberts – Co-Chair

Chris Robinson – Co-Chair

Mark Taggart

Craig Smoll

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.

Adam Turriff – Chair

Ryan Kraft

Logan Brecklin

Jason Graef

Dominic Reinerio

Julie Coppersmith

Leah Alden

Katie Weinschenk

 

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

Corey Wollin

Karen Kleiber

Quasan Shaw

Kristine Taylor

Bev Van Lieshout

Dustin Delsman

Femi Cole

Jenny Wassenberg

 

Econ. Dev.
Committee

This aspect of our Chamber works hand-in-hand with community partners in ways to attract businesses and talent to the City of De Pere and its surrounding areas.

Michael Krutz – Chair

Erin Cerveny

Corey Wollin

Barbara Koldos

Bruce Russell

Dustin Acker

Quason Shaw

Dan Lindstrom

Carol Karls

Karen Kleiber

Advocacy
Committee

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

Matt Timler – Chair

Mark Nicholas

Contact

566 Redbird Cir Ste B
De Pere, WI 54115


info@deperechamber.org

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