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Savage
Chamber of Commerce
www.savagechamber.com
mail@savagechamber.com
Tel: 952.894.8876
Fax: 952.894.9906
Chamber
Offices and
Mailing Address
Located in the:
First Community
Bank Building
14141 Glendale Road
Suite 210
Savage, MN 55378
Remember
to RSVP for the Monthly Member Meetings! Email
Kristi@savagechamber.com
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Executive Board
Doug Storbeck
Term: 1/07-12/08
Primrose School of Savage, 952.226.4352
Doug is an experienced consultant, facilitator and trainer at all
organizational levels. He specializes in the implementation of change
management, process management and continuous improvement systems. He
has proven ability in coaching leaders, internal consultants, and teams
on the use of Six Sigma, team methodology, and data analysis skills to
improve business performance. To name a few, Doug has designed and
deployed a Six Sigma implementation for a casual dining restaurant chain
resulting in over $65 million dollars in cost savings in the initial
three year period. He has designed, coordinated and delivered several
leadership workshops focusing on leading business performance. He has
led and coached a team of field restaurant employees on reducing their
cash over/short obligations exceeding over $700,000 in improvement. Doug
sees the Chamber as a vehicle to facilitate the future business growth
not only in the City of Savage, but also in our neighboring communities.
As a small business owner, he feels he understands the importance the
Chamber plays in supporting all local businesses while creating an
environment that allows members to promote and support each other;
ultimately making Savage not only a better place to work, but a better
place to live.
Nancy
Porter
Vice President
Edina Realty, 952.447.4700
Nancy Porter is a Realtor® with Edina Realty in the Prior Lake/Savage
office specializing in residential real estate. She strongly believes
that the Chamber is a vital component in the building of a strong
community and is the key element for uniting businesses together with
the residents. Nancy also serves on the Chamber’s Program Committee and
volunteers for Dan Patch Days. She volunteers regularly for various
other programs supporting School District 719, the Prior Lake Soccer
Club, the Gymnastics Booster Club, and contributes to various other
community events.
Nancy is a graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University and has been a
resident of Minnesota since 1991. She lives in Prior Lake with her
husband Brett and three children.
Sean Hauenstein
Treasurer
Copeland, Buhl, & Co.
As a resident of
Savage for the past eight years, Sean looks forward to aggressively
promote the interest of the business, professional, and community
members. He is a CPA with Copeland Buhl & Company working to assist
clients in achieving their financial goals. Sean’s past Chamber
involvement includes being the Treasurer, working on the golf outing
committee and a luncheon speaker.
Thomas Hansen
Secretary
First Community Bank, 952.895.9620
Thomas Hansen is the President and owner of First Community Bank and
has been a long-time member of the Savage Chamber of Commerce. He has
been a board member for the past 8 years. Hansen is also a member of the
Savage Economic Development Commission and board member, Treasurer and
member of the Executive Committee at St. Francis Hospital in Shakopee.
Board of Directors
Nick Atkinson
Term: 1/07 – 12/08
American Family Insurance
952-226-6999
Nick has been an agent with American Family for over two years. Prior
to that, he was a corporate trainer for 5 years. He has been an active
member of the Savage Chamber of Commerce for two years. Currently, he is
an Ambassador and on the social/poker committee for the Savage Chamber.
Nick is an adult volunteer with Scott County 4H. He has volunteered with
Habitat for Humanity in Kentucky for 7 summers. Nick would like to be on
the Savage Chamber board of Directors to oversee the operations of the
Chamber. He is an active volunteer and sponsor of the Chamber and its
activities and would like to do more to ensure that the goals of the
chamber and community are met.
Pam
Becker
Term: 1/07 - 12/08
ISD 719, Glendale Elementary Principal
952-226-0203
Pam is interested in serving on the Savage Chamber of Commerce Board
of Directors for another term. As principal of Glendale Elementary for
the sixth year she has found serving on the Savage Chamber board enables
her to make a positive and valuable connection to this great community.
She has also found the members of the board to be a group of fun, loving
yet concerned citizens and would like to continue working with them to
improve the quality of life in Savage.

Sandy Bohmer
Term: 1/08 - 12/09
Leisure Partner Carlson Wagonlit Travel /
Advantage Travel, Vice President
952.447.1333
She has 20 Years
Travel Business Owner Travel Agency, Bachelor of Science in Retailing
from University of Minnesota. She has served on the Advisory Board for
Carlson Wagonlit Travel.
Sandy understands
the synergy between local businesses and the community and looks forward
to promoting these relationships!
David Fong Jr.
Term: 1/06 – 12/07
D. Fong’s Chinese Cuisine
952-894-0800
My name is David Fong, Jr. I have owned and operated D. Fong’s
Chinese Cuisine since 1996, joining the Savage Chamber that very same
year. In the past I have served on the golf committee and for the last
four years have represented the Chamber at the Dan Patch Days
Celebration by chairing the Taste of Savage. My parents have always
stressed staying involved in my community, and I have enjoyed continuing
that tradition. I hope that my past experience with the Chamber and the
community will make me a good candidate for the Board of Directors.
Thank you for your consideration.
Stefanie Hurst
Term: 1/07 - 12/08
Family Vision Clinic
952.895.5434
Dr. Stefanie Hurst is an optometrist with the Family Vision Clinic in
Savage. She has been an active member of the Chamber and has been on the
board the past four years. She is active in vision screenings at local
schools and State Fair/Kare 11 Health Fair Eye Screenings. She also
enjoys judging Science Fairs at local schools. Stefanie’s hobbies
include tennis, golf, water-skiing, reading, and spending time with her
husband and new daughter.

Heather Koering
Term: 1/08 -12/09
Eastlund, Solstad, Cade & Hutchinson
952.894-6400
Heather is an
attorney for ESCH, and has been an active Chamber member and volunteer
since joining the Chamber in 2000. She has previously served as a
member of the Board of Directors, Vice President and as a member and
Chair of the Program Committee. Heather enjoys her active role in the
Chamber welcomes the opportunity to serve the Chamber members for an
additional term because she believes her previous experience with the
Chamber is a valuable asset that would help the Chamber in continuing to
meet and enhance the needs of its members.
Scott Somers
Term: 1/07 -12/08
Assistant City Administrator
952.882.2660
Scott is interested in serving on the Savage Chamber Board of
Directors for many reasons. During his tenure thus far with the City of
Savage, much of his focus has been on improving economic activity in the
downtown. He has worked to attract the Savage Art Studios to three
vacant units in the Hamilton Building. He has also been diligent in
promoting the return of the historic train depot, which has included
negotiations with several prospective tenants. He has recently
facilitated an agreement between the City of Savage and the St. Paul
Farmers’ Market to bring a farmers’ market to downtown Savage by the
summer of 2007. Most recently, several staff members of the City’s
Planning Division and Scott have agreed to research and implement a
downtown façade rehabilitation program, the goal of which is to improve
the look and feel of the downtown in order to attract and retain
businesses and residents. Scott’s overall goal if elected to serve on
the Chamber Board is to improve the quality of life for both the
business community and the citizens of the City of Savage. Scott has a
Master’s Degree in public administration and a Bachelor’s Degree in
social work.
Victor
Yermishkin
Term: 1/08 - 12/09
Bank Cherokee
952.447.7033
Victor has been an active member of the Savage Chamber and has been
an active member of the Savage Chamber Ambassador committee since 2005.
Victor has worked at BankCherokee for 7 years managing different
branches. BankCherokee has been a member of the Savage Chamber of
Commerce since 2004. Victor has served on the Board of Directors at West
7th Community Center in St. Paul from 1999 to 2002 and Grand Avenue
Business Association (GABA) from 2002 to 2004. He has been a volunteer
Russian interpreter for the City of Savage since 2005. Victor’s goal for
the Chamber would be to help with the growth of the Chamber membership,
financially support Chamber activities through the business he
represents and participate in membership recruitment efforts. He wants
to help local businesses to grow and be successful by using the Chamber
resources.
Lori Anderson
Executive Director, 952.894.8876
Lori Anderson and husband Pete have lived in the community since
1997. They have 3 children; Ben, Sydney and Madalyn. Lori has been a stay
at home mom since her youngest child was born, but has been a very
active volunteer in the community and her children’s school district.
She has organized, planned and co-chaired many events and committees
that she has served on. Lori has a degree in Sales, Marketing and
Management, and prior to being at home with her children, worked as a
Food Broker for approximately 10 years. She is very excited about her
position as Executive Director for the Savage Chamber of Commerce. Lori
feels she is a strong and enthusiastic advocate for the city of Savage
and is committed to helping businesses and organizations benefit from
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