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Board of Directors

We are proud of our talented OACC board of directors as we provide strategic leadership, governance, and oversight, ensuring the organization operates effectively and ethically. The board manages resources, advocates for local businesses, and fosters valuable partnerships, all while staying connected to community needs. With our diverse experience and expertise, board members guide the chamber in supporting and promoting the local business environment, driving economic growth and community development. Feel free to contact any of our board members to find out more about the Oakdale Area Chamber of Commerce.

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Eric Austin

Premier Banks
Member since April 2023
President, July 2024 - Current

eaustin@premierbanks.com

 

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Sam Gilliland

Marigold Home Inspections
Member since February 2022
Vice-President, July 2024 - Current

sam.gilliland@marigoldhomeinspections.com

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Paul Balfanz

Burke, Wheeler & Rolling, P.A.
Member since 2017
Treasurer: July 2017 - Current

paul.balfanz@bwrcpa.com

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Stacie Penn

Carol Matheys Center for Children and Families
Member since 1996
Secretary: July 2024 - Current

spenn@cmmcc.org

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Nathan Keech

Kreativ HQ
Member since September 2018
President, 2020 - 2024

nathan@kreativhq.com

 

 
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Holly Koep

Apollo Heating, Air & Plumbing
Member since 2006
Vice President: 2016 - 2018 & 2020-2024
President: 2018-2020

HollyK@CallApollo.com

 

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Marc L. Cove

First Resource Bank
Member since 1993
President 2001-2003
Vice President 1999-2001
Chair Political Action Committee
Chair Winter Wonderland Event
Chair Summer Community Picnic

mcove@myfrbank.com

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Eric Morely

Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More
Member since 2014
Secretary, 2019 - 2024

EricM@BigFrog.com

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Tony Schwartz

T Schwartz Group / eXp Realty
Founding member, 1985
Current Chair: Spring Fling Event
President, 1996-1998
Vice President, 1994-1996
Past Chair: Newcomers Wagon,
Gold Plate Dinner, Ice Fishing Contest,
Oakdale Summerfest Dance

tonys@bproperties.com

 

 

 

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Bill Burns

Burns Insurance Agency
Member since 1996
President 2013-2016
Vice President 2011-2013
Membership Director 2006-2011

bill@insurancebyburns.com

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John Larson

Citizens Against Sex Trafficking
Member since 2004
President, 2007 - 2009

Jflarson69@hotmail.com

 

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Larry Eberhard

Keller Williams Premier Realty / Results Realtor Group, Inc.
Member since 1992
Vice-President: 1995-1997
President 1997-1999
Summerfest Medallion Hunt committee: 2000 – Current
Holiday Helping Hands: 1997 - Current

larry@eberhardgroup.com

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Angie Propp

Highland Bank
Member since 1995
Golf Tournament Coordinator 1999 - current

angie.propp@highland.bank

 

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Frank Orsello

Cavalier Barber and Beauty Salon
Founding member, 1985
President, 2000 - 2004
Speaker coordinator, 2000 - current

faorsello@gmail.com

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Terry Furlong

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Lori Pulkrabek

City of Oakdale
Member since 1999

lori.pulkrabek@oakdalemn.gov

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Tong Thao

Oakdale Area Chamber of Commerce
Administrative Manager
tong@stpaulchamber.com