Vonnie Mikkelsen
Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce
Vonnie is energized by the collective knowledge, resources and expertise she encounters every day in her work with Chamber members. A seasoned professional, with a diverse set of tried and tested competencies, Vonnie understands first-hand the value of an all-hands-on-deck approach when it comes to helping businesses grow and succeed. A native Oregonian with roots in the Eugene-Springfield metro area, Vonnie earned a BA in International Relations/Political Science from Willamette University in Salem, Oregon and spent sixteen years living and working abroad. In addition to having served as executive director for a Chamber of Commerce in the Tampa Bay (FL) region, Vonnie has worked on World's Fair promotions, in cable TV programming and acquisitions, and in association management. On her days off, you most likely will find Vonnie hiking or biking along one of the many beautiful area riverfront trails or at the park enjoying an outdoor concert with her three dogs.
President & CEO
Vonnie is energized by the collective knowledge, resources and expertise she encounters every day in her work with Chamber members. A seasoned professional, with a diverse set of tried and tested competencies, Vonnie understands first-hand the value of an all-hands-on-deck approach when it comes to helping businesses grow and succeed. A native Oregonian with roots in the Eugene-Springfield metro area, Vonnie earned a BA in International Relations/Political Science from Willamette University in Salem, Oregon and spent sixteen years living and working abroad. In addition to having served as executive director for a Chamber of Commerce in the Tampa Bay (FL) region, Vonnie has worked on World's Fair promotions, in cable TV programming and acquisitions, and in association management. On her days off, you most likely will find Vonnie hiking or biking along one of the many beautiful area riverfront trails or at the park enjoying an outdoor concert with her three dogs.
Natasha Boska
Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce
Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Natasha can hardly believe how many years she has worked for the Chamber while calling Oregon home for over a decade now. With an intense passion for locally grown and produced food, as well as a love for both nature and culture, there is no place she would rather be. Natasha obtained her B.A. from Macalester College in Russian Language & Area Studies and brings a strong analytical and organizational sense to her role as Office Manager. She appreciates the opportunities for growth, learning, and meeting so many wonderful people that working at the Chamber has afforded her.
Office Manager
Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Natasha can hardly believe how many years she has worked for the Chamber while calling Oregon home for over a decade now. With an intense passion for locally grown and produced food, as well as a love for both nature and culture, there is no place she would rather be. Natasha obtained her B.A. from Macalester College in Russian Language & Area Studies and brings a strong analytical and organizational sense to her role as Office Manager. She appreciates the opportunities for growth, learning, and meeting so many wonderful people that working at the Chamber has afforded her.
Judy Clark
Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce
Judy has worked for the Springfield Chamber in membership sales for over 8 years. Judy enjoys meeting business people and helping them grow their business. She moved to the Springfield area from Lake County, California. In Lake County, Judy and her husband owned a marketing company and were proudly active in the local chamber. She enjoys Springfield's diversity and sense of community.
Member Benefit Advisor
Judy has worked for the Springfield Chamber in membership sales for over 8 years. Judy enjoys meeting business people and helping them grow their business. She moved to the Springfield area from Lake County, California. In Lake County, Judy and her husband owned a marketing company and were proudly active in the local chamber. She enjoys Springfield's diversity and sense of community.
Robert Killen
Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce
Robert brings a wide breadth of professional experience to his role at the Chamber, from military to marketing to finance to fine art. As Director of Membership Development, Robert is committed to ensuring that Chamber members benefit greatly from their participation in - and support of - this organization.
With specialized expertise in public speaking, organizational storytelling and corporate training, Robert works to make our programs stronger.
Director of Membership Development
Robert brings a wide breadth of professional experience to his role at the Chamber, from military to marketing to finance to fine art. As Director of Membership Development, Robert is committed to ensuring that Chamber members benefit greatly from their participation in - and support of - this organization.
With specialized expertise in public speaking, organizational storytelling and corporate training, Robert works to make our programs stronger.
Paige Sharpe
Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce
A Pacific Northwest native, Paige is originally from Corvallis, Oregon, but spent most of her life up in Castle Rock, Washington – a small town near Mt. Saint Helens. In 2013, she earned her Bachelors in Business Administration degree, with concentrations in Marketing, International Business, and HR Management from Gonzaga University. GO ZAGS! After working for two years with Leadership Spokane, she spent three years living and working abroad, including two years as a Community Economic Development Volunteer with the Peace Corps in Namibia. Paige is a strong advocate for community development through programs promoting education and small business leadership. In her free time, Paige enjoys heading over to the coast with her dog Lily. Lily is originally from Namibia, but is enjoying Oregon very much.
Program Manager
A Pacific Northwest native, Paige is originally from Corvallis, Oregon, but spent most of her life up in Castle Rock, Washington – a small town near Mt. Saint Helens. In 2013, she earned her Bachelors in Business Administration degree, with concentrations in Marketing, International Business, and HR Management from Gonzaga University. GO ZAGS! After working for two years with Leadership Spokane, she spent three years living and working abroad, including two years as a Community Economic Development Volunteer with the Peace Corps in Namibia. Paige is a strong advocate for community development through programs promoting education and small business leadership. In her free time, Paige enjoys heading over to the coast with her dog Lily. Lily is originally from Namibia, but is enjoying Oregon very much.
Max Molzahn
Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce
Member Relations Coordinator
Elora Kelsh
Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce
Marketing & Communications Coordinator
