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 what the Chamber has to offer.