Board Of Directors:

The Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce is the bold voice for business in Saint Paul and the East Metro area. The Chamber strives to:

• Influence public policy
• Provide business resources
• Create economic development opportunities
• Shape the future workforce

The Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce Charitable Foundation through its board is the fund development arm of the Chamber that makes it possible for the Chamber to more fully realize its vision—a leading force driving a future of shared prosperity for Saint Paul and the East Metro area.

In dialogue with the Chamber Board they set goals, seek funds, manage fund growth, and make grants in keeping with the intended purposes of the funds. Additionally, they research new initiatives, develop cooperative partnerships with other foundations, and become innovative in fund development.

The board seeks to position our Foundation as the preferred charitable vehicle for donors who desire to advance the social and economic vitality of Saint Paul and the East Metro area. Together the chamber and foundation boards invite you to read the strategic plan for our foundation.

Meet your 2007 Foundation board of directors!

		Jerry Faletti Chair Lethert Skwira, Schultz & Co.				Barbara Balik Immediate Past-Chair
		Jennifer Sayer Chair Elect Northwest Airlines, Inc.				Kris Johnson Secretary Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce
		Jay Zack Treasurer RSM McGladrey Inc.				Bernard Baumann 3M
		Stacy Bjornstad Wells Fargo Bank NA				Brian Brakke Anchor Bank
		Gerald Brennan UBS Financial Services Inc.				Jane Canney University of St. Thomas
		Tom Farnham T.C. Field & Co.				Mike Galvin Jr. Briggs and Morgan P.A.
		Deb Gelbach Gelbach and Associates				Cheryl Leitschuh Leitschuh Consulting
		Sia Lo Lo and Associates Law Office				Dick Nicholson PAN Inc.
		Joan Pennington HealthEast Foundation				Susan Roeder Anderson Corporation
		Andrea Satter Free Arts Minnesota				Joan Thompson Minnesota Wire & Cable Company