De Pere, Wisconsin · Since 1895
Who answers when you call the chamber?
a volunteer board, committees that do the work, and staff who pick up the phone.
A small professional staff, a volunteer board of local business people, and the committees that do the work — all of them from here. Dial (920) 334-6500 and someone from De Pere picks up.
Chamber staff
People with names. Numbers that work.
The De Pere Area Chamber of Commerce is run by a small professional team whose job is to know every member business by name. When you reach out, you reach someone from this community.
President & CEO
David Vander Bloomen
David began as interim President on April 1, 2024, and was appointed to full employment by the Board of Directors on January 1, 2025. He grew up right here in De Pere — Our Lady of Lourdes School, West De Pere High School, then a bachelor's degree from St. Norbert College and a law enforcement certification from Fox Valley Technical College.
His background spans marketing, promotional products, business ownership, sales, local media, logistics management, and law enforcement. He is a public speaker currently writing two books — Be the Wind: Leading with Faith, Experience, and Common Sense and Working Daily for God: Weekday Reflections for the Business Professional. Off the clock he coaches his son's tournament baseball team, co-owns Center Valley Baseball, and co-founded Pursuit Adventure Group, getting kids outdoors through hunting, fishing, and adventure.
David's professional passion is entrepreneurship and being a connector for anyone who needs one. That is exactly the job description of a chamber president.
Visit the chamber
Where do you find the chamber?
The office is a working one. It is where the board meets, where committees plan the year, and where a new member sits down to work out what their membership should actually do for them.
Office visits are by appointment
De Pere Area Chamber of Commerce 1120 Employers Blvd, Suite #335 De Pere, WI 54115Volunteer leadership
Who governs the chamber?
A volunteer board of local business leaders with real industry depth — finance, healthcare, technology, media, higher education, and more. They set direction; staff executes. Every director is a De Pere-area business person with skin in the game.
Executive Committee 1
- Board officer Role Organization Organization
- Andrea Zoeller Board Chair Merit Financial Advisors
Board Members 5
- Board member Organization Organization
- Bill Frank Humana Inc.
- Matthew Freeman Green Bay ER & Hospital
- Tony Giordana Woodward Community Media
- Elise Theobald Covenant Signs & Graphics
- Timothy Wentworth NSIGHTTEL WIRELESS, LLC
Past Board Chair 1
- Past chair Role Organization Organization
- Peter Froelich Board Past-Chair
Foundation leadership
Emily Jacobson — Foundation Chair
Emily chairs the De Pere Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the chamber's separate charitable arm, which invests in five named program pillars: Community, Youth, Faith, Women-in-Business, and Veteran-Owned Businesses.
Learn about the Foundation and its programsGet involved
Where does a member actually plug in?
Every group below has a specific job and open seats. If you want to do more than attend events, this is the way in — tell the chamber which one interests you and they'll connect you with the chair.
The welcome crew
Ambassador Committee
13 serving now
Ambassadors are the first faces new members see. They host ribbon cuttings for businesses opening or relocating in De Pere, lead new-member orientations, and make personal introductions that turn a new listing into a real connection.
Ask about joiningThe calendar, start to finish
Events Committee
7 serving now
This committee plans and executes the full calendar — from the annual golf outing and Art in the Park to Morning Business Brew, the awards celebration, and the Holly Jolly Trolley. Members get behind-the-scenes access and a front-row seat to how De Pere's biggest gatherings get built.
See the calendarInvesting in the next generation
Youth Works Committee
9 serving now
Connected to the chamber's charitable foundation, this committee supports programs that invest in young people across the De Pere area — including the Beyond the Classroom program and the annual Fairways for Veterans & Youth outing run with VFW Post 2113.
See the Foundation's pillarsThe voice of De Pere business
Advocacy Committee
3 serving now
Government relations at the city and county level — attending meetings, tracking legislation that affects local businesses, and making sure De Pere's business community has a seat at the table on zoning, economic development, and local policy.
How the chamber advocatesFundraising and stewardship
Resource Development Committee
As the chamber grows, so must its ability to raise funds and support its initiatives. This committee creates and manages capital and fundraising efforts, manages sponsor relationships, and backs the community investment and grant programs the Foundation delivers.
Ask about joiningFundraising and program delivery
Foundation Committee
The charitable arm is governed separately from the chamber, and this committee is where that work gets done — raising the money, running the programs, and holding the partnerships that put it into the community rather than back into the organisation.
About the Foundation
“I would highly recommend not only membership, but active involvement, to anyone looking to grow their business potential.”
Tony Giordana · Woodward Community Media
Ready to connect?
There's a seat here for you.
Join a committee, introduce yourself to a board member at the next event, or just call. The De Pere Area Chamber of Commerce is a small team with an open door.
(920) 334-6500 info@deperechamber.org 1120 Employers Blvd, Suite #335, De Pere, WI 54115