Public Affairs Committee

The Public Affairs Committee addresses the regional business issues at a policy level by:
- Facilitating member communication with local, County state, and federal officials
- Becoming involved in resolving local business issues at a policy level
- Develops position statements on critical local, County, regional, state, and federal issues
- Increase member engagement through grassroots and leadership support
- Provide resources for member businesses on Public Policy issues
The Public Affairs Committee typically meets on the 1st Wednesday of each month from 7:45 AM - 8:45 AM.
Please contact the Chamber President for further information.
Committee Members include:
First Name | Last name | Company/Organization |
Seamus | Dolan | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota |
Laura | Gill | Colliers Commercial Real Estate |
Chelsea | Thomson | K2 and Company |
Amanda | Duerr | Minnesota Automobile Dealers Association |
Scott | Lambert | Minnesota Automobile Dealers Association |
Richard | Larkin McLay | Weber Johnson Public Affairs |
Matthew | Lemke | Flint Hills Resources - Pine Bend Refinery |
Lin | Nelson | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota |
Meghan | Shea | Comcast |
Donald | Sinnwell | Twin City Homes Inc. |
Jon | Althoff | DCR Chamber of Commerce |
Bob | Valentine | IAG Commercial |
Mike | Zipko | Velocity Public Affairs, Committee Chair |