Foundation Board of Directors
Established in June 2009, the Lakeville Area Chamber Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization, acts as a charitable arm of the Lakeville Area Chamber of Commerce. The Foundation’s focus is workforce development and business education. They raise money each year to provide scholarships and grants that benefit Lakeville area students and employees of the Lakeville Area Chamber of Commerce member businesses.

Sarah Wellcome, 2026 Foundation Chair
Hearth & Home Technologies

Marilee Jager, Immediate Past Chair
Frandsen Bank & Trust

Steve Lorenz, Treasurer
LPL Financial

Mary Mittlestaedt, Secretary
Country Cabinets

Mel Simon
Styer Transportation

Bob Curtis
Bob Curtis Agency, Farmers Insurance - 2021 Ambassador of the Year

Luke Hellier
Mayor of Lakeville

Scot Kretzschmar
Thrivent Financial

Jeff Larson
Individual

Jennifer Nightingale
Christian Brothers Automotive

Jack Stortenbecker
Hy-Vee

Krista Jech
Lakeville Chamber of Commerce
