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Meet our Board of Directors

The Long Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce operates under the governance of a board of directors. Our directors are all Chamber members and see the value and return-on-investment that the Chamber of Commerce offers to the business community, non-profits and individuals, as well as the connections that are made and maintained with the community.

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President
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​Name: Clara Vancura


​Educational Background: BS degree in Dietetics from St. Catherine University and did a year long internship in LaCrosse WI through Viterbo University before completing my boards to become a Registered and Licensed Dietitian

Professional Information: Works for New Horizon Foods at CentraCare Health Long Prairie as the clinical dietitian at the hospital, clinic and care center since July 2012

Family Information: Husband Franz and dog/needy child Dos

Community Activities/Associations: Long Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce, I enjoy using and visiting local resources and businesses.

Hobbies: Gardening, home remodeling projects, painting, reading and cuddling with our dog

Joined the board:  February 2016, Secretary March 2016

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Vice President
Name: 
Teresa R. Sorenson

Educational Background:  Attended Navajo Community College; Shiprock & Tsaile Branches in Pre-Law Advocacy Program.
My military career began when I enlisted on October 30, 1986. I completed Basic Training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, attended Advanced Individual Training-Chemical School at Fort McClellan, Alabama, and also attended Technical Escort Training at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama.

Professional Information: Todd County Veteran Services Officer

Community Activities/Associations:  Long Prairie Chamber of Commerce Board Member, Vice-President of Long Prairie Lions, Christie Home Board Member, Vice-Chair of Hands of Hope Resource Center, Todd County Council on Aging President, Vice-President of Wellness in the Woods, Member of Citizen's Against Drugs Coalition-Long Prairie & Staples Area, Member of Minnesota County Veteran Services Association, Member of National County Veteran Services Association and member of the Vietnam Era Intertribal Association-Metro Chapter Color Guard

Hobbies:  Reading, drawing, walking/hiking, making jewelry and spending time with family and friends.
 
Joined the board:  April 11, 2017

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Secretary
Name: 
Ashley Behagg
 
Educational Background:
Studied Business Management at St. Cloud Technical College, and Organizational Leadership at Arizona State University

 
Professional Information: Personal Banker at Central Minnesota Credit Union
 
Family Information: Originally from Avon Minnesota and most of my family still resides there. I have one older sister – Hope Weaver.
 
Hobbies: Softball, Volleyball, Predators Baseball Fan!
 
Joined the Board: February, 2019, Treasurer January 2020 -

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Treasurer

Name: Denita Wisniewski

Professional Information:  I have been employed at American Heritage National Bank since 1987. I have worked in all departments at the bank. I am an Assistant Vice President/Personal Banking Officer. I work as an administrative assistant as well as a consumer, Real Estate, & Agricultural Lender.

Family Information:  My husband, Mike and I live south of Long Prairie with our two Miniature Schnauzers, Bandit and Abby.

Community Activities/Associations: Board Member of the Long Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce. 

Hobbies: I enjoy doing many crafts including crocheting, quilting, and stamping.  My husband and I like to camp and fish.

Joined the board: 
Vice-President:  January 2017


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Board Member
Name: 
John Howard

Educational Background:  Accounting degree from College of St. Scholastic

Professional Information:  Store director at Coborn's in Long Prairie since 2/2017 and assistant store  direcector at Coborn's in Big Lake 3/2013 - 2/2017

Family Information: Parents (father deceased) and 2 brothers

Community Activities/Associations:  I am active in the community and believe in giving back and helping.  I helped out with the Block Party and Chamber events in Big Lake. I was a board member of the Chamber in Big Lake as well.  I also volunteered in Duluth to help out with walking/hiking paths.  

Hobbies:  Exploring, sports, BIG Vikings fan, running, reading, traveling, and seeing things.  

Joined the board:  August 2017, Treasurer April 2019- January 2020

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 Long Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce Board Member
Name:  Jodi Dixon

Educational Background: 
Bachelor's Degree in Human Development and Family Science with studies in Adult Development and Aging in addition to Minors in Gerontology and Psychology at NDSU. Associate Degree in Applied Science at Rainy River Community College. Early Childhood and Family Education degree at 916 Vo-Tech.

Professional Information: 
Currently I am the manager at the Long Prairie Senior Center and the Mayor of Long Prairie

Family Information:  Husband is Wade Dixon. I have a brother, Richard and a sister, Monica, they do not live in Long Prairie. Parents live in Center City,


Community Activities/Associations: Along with being Mayor, I am currently on the Hill Top Regional Kitchen Advisory Board, Christie House Museum board, Welcoming Communities action group and Long Prairie Park Board.

Hobbies: 
Camping, Gardening, Canning, Homesteading and Lapidary.
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Joined the board: 
 November 2020

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Board Member
Name: 
Barb Neumann
 
Educational Background:

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Joined the Board: April 2019

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Board Member

Name: David Determan
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Educational Background
:  St Cloud State University-Criminal Justice/Education
Professional Information: Been employed with Todd County since 2007.  Sheriff’s office 2007 to present and Todd County HHS 2012 to present
Family Information:    Wife Kristen and young daughter
Community Activities:   Todd County Citizens Against Drugs Coalition, Long Prairie Chamber of Commerce, Long Prairie Parks Board, Todd County Parks and Trails
Hobbies: I enjoy spending time with my family, riding motorcycle, hunting, fishing, and traveling
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Joined the board: January 2014


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Board Member

Name: Todd Ecker

Educational Background: Bachelors of Science from St. John’s University in Biology. AA degree from Alexandria Technical College in Computer technology and Voice networking.

Professional Information: Work for American Heritage National Bank as VP of Operations. My background is in IT. Stated as a consultant in Minneapolis and worked there for several years before my job here at American Heritage National Bank. 

Family Information:  Wife - Renee Ecker;     Siblings - Sam Ecker, Abigail Ecker, Allison Ecker

Community Activities/Associations: Long Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce

Hobbies: sports, hunting, fishing, camping, golfing, running

Joined the board: January 2014

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Board Member
Name: 

Andy Otremba

​Educational Background:  
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Joined the board:  June, 2017

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Board Member
Name: 
Tony Roggenbock
 
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Joined the Board: January 2020


Archives:  Former Board Members

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Name: Misty Lemke
On the board:
August 2018- July 2020
Secretary January 2019-July 2020

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Name: Stephanie Och

On the board: 
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February 2019- August 2020

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Name: Ted Gray

On the board: June 2013- April 2019 Treasurer 2015-April 2019

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Name: Peg Churchwell
On the board:  2014 to August 2018

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Name: Tamie Barber

​On the board:  November 2011-November 2016
President 2014-16

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Name: Devin Hines
former Board member and Treasurer
On the Board: January 2013- February 2016


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Name: RoseAnn Marx
On the Board: from 2014- Sept. 2015




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Name: RaeAnn Waytashek

On the board: October 2011-2017, Vice-President 2013-April 2017

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​Name: Kelly Peterson

On the board
: February 2016 became President January 2017 till January 2019

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Name: Warren Weber
Former Board member and 
Secretary

On the board: December 2013- February 2016

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Name: Ryan Jacobson
On the board: Late 2013 to December 2015

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Name: Henry Rodriguez

On the board: Board member January 2015- June 2016  ​





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