The Oshkosh Chamber Board of Directors is responsible for setting policy and public positions, approving the annual budget, reviewing the annual programs of work, reviewing and accepting the annual audit report, and approving new board members. Additionally, through its committees, it also manages the President/CEO, manages and develops board membership, and develops and approves the strategic plan.
* Executive Committee only
*2025-2026 Chairman Chris Nimis – Amcor Flexibles North America
Kurram Ahmad – Smart IS International
Amy Albright – Discover Oshkosh
Brett Baehman – Lourdes Academy
Jeff Bard – Advocate Aurora Health
Nick Behnke – Behnke Financial
*Tom Belter – Economic Development Advisory Council (EDAC)
Steve Brandes – Wisconsin Herd
Margaret Brill – EAA
Bruce Bulter – Amada Marvel Inc.
*Adam Carlson – Ruby Owl Tap Room, Fletch’s, Gardina’s
Shane Carter – Ascension Northeast Wisconsin Hospital Mercy Medical Center
Mallory Cornell – Richards Insurance
John Davids – Home Care Assistance
John Delaney – Lowe’s of Oshkosh
Chad Durkee – Elevate Accounting, Dallaire Realty
Steve Ford Jr. – Weller Metalworks
Travis Froze – First Business Bank
Aspen Hecker – Blended Waxes
Patrick Hughes – Ansay and Associates
Nathan Kastein – Bank First
*Rob Kleman – Oshkosh Chamber
John Kriz –
Nathan Krohn – Liberty Cuisine, Teriyaki Madness
Kelsie Lally – Ameena Design/TJ’s
Julie Maslowski – Miravida Living
*Jason Monnett – WBD
*Mike Pack – Oshkosh Corporation
Dan Ruedinger – Game Time Sports Bar (GOEDC Rep.)
*Jeff Seibold – Lakeside Plastics
*Regina Sobojinski – Fox Valley Physical Therapy & Wellness
Manohar Singh – UW Oshkosh
Justin Tadych – E-power Digital Marketing
Jim Tigert – Pepsico Beverages-North America
Chet Wesenberg – Chet Wesenberg Architect LLC
Bill Wyman – Oshkosh Area Community Foundation
Audit
Acts on behalf of the Board of Directors and oversees all material aspects of the organization’s financial reporting, internal control, and audit functions. The committee’s role includes a particular focus on the qualitative aspects of financial reporting and on organizational processes for the management of risk and for compliance with significant applicable tax, legal, ethical, and regulatory requirements. The role also includes coordination with other Board committees, external auditors, council, management, and other advisors as deemed appropriate.
Board Management
Reviews and assesses board composition needs, recommends nominees to the board, conducts orientation of new board members, plans continuous board education, evaluates the performance of current board members, and recommends changes in bylaws, committee structure, and relationships with affiliates.
Executive
Approves operational policy, communicates public policy as approved by the Board, reviews financial performance, provides input on the President/CEO’s performance, and selects the financial auditing firm.
President/CEO Management
Develops job performance expectations, develops and implements the review process, evaluates job performance, develops a compensation package, recommends the process to the Board for hiring, and terminates the president/CEO, if necessary.
Strategic Planning
Develops a strategic plan, approves the program of work, and monitors the program of work.
