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.

President
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
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

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
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

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 -
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 -

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
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