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.  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.  Additionally, David is on the Board of Directors for Good Friend, Inc.

Contact David Vander Bloomen

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

Executive Committee

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Peter Froelich

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Chris Robinson

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Kelly Stephan

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Dr. Bruce Russell

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Erin Cerveny

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Michael Krutz

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Dominic Reinerio

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Brandon Roberts

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Matthew Timler

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Tony Giordana

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Tim Wentworth

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Andrea Zoeller

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Dr. Matthew Freeman

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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

Kory Dogs

Peter Froelich

Elise Theobald

Kathryn Gardner

Bill Frank

Tanner Thorne

Dr. Matthew Freeman

Shane Stout

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

Chris Robinson

Mark Taggart

Craig Smoll

Tim Wentworth

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

Logan Brecklin

Jason Graef

Dominic Reinerio

Julie Coppersmith

Leah Alden

Susan Doughty-Smith

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

Damian Uchendu

Jenny Wassenberg

Mark Nicholas

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

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.

Mark Nicholas – Chair

Matt Timler

Josh Russell