Staff & Contact Info
The Independence Chamber of Commerce consists of a talented, dedicated, and innovative team that vary in skills but share the common goal of shaping Independence into a place where business and community thrive.
Tom Lesnak
President
Contact for: Board of Directors, Executive Committee, Financial Operations, Advocacy, Chamber Program of Work
Lynne Baker
Member Relations
Contact for: Member relations and L.E.A.D. Independence
Mara Bradford
Administrative Assistant/Events Coordination
Contact for: General Chamber information and questions, Luncheons, Business Before & After Hours, Community Affairs Committee, and Young Independence Professionals
Mikealene Evans
Director of Marketing & Communications
Contact for: Communications & Marketing, Marketing Committee, Quarterly Newsletter, Annual Directory & Welcome Home Independence publications and iN Biz Resource Committee
Amy Knipp
SantaCaliGon Festival Director
Contact for: SantaCaliGon Days® Festival
Paula McKinney
Director of Membership
Contact for: Membership Services, Ambassadors Committee, and L.E.A.D. Independence
Jarvis Sackman
Director of Business Retention & Expansion
Contact for: Economic Development and Workforce Development
Kris Zerr
Vice President & Director of Finance
Contact for: Finance, Accounting, and HR