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Barb Mulcahy
President
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Barb is Vice President of Business Banking for State Bank of Cross Plains in Oregon. Barb graduated from UW-Platteville with a major in Economics and emphasis in Business Administration. Barb has over 10 years of commercial banking experience.
Barb feels that the Oregon Chamber is unique in that it is alive and growing, with unmatched enthusiasm among staff, board and members. She also believes the willingness of members to get involved and volunteer is remarkable. Everyone seems to be in agreement that positive change will occur when people get involved.
In addition to her Board position with the Chamber, Barb is member of the Sauk Trails Optimist Club and is on the Board of Little Pilgrims Christian Learning Center. She is also on the Advisory Committee of the Wisconsin Bankers Association Women in Banking Conference. In her free time, Barb enjoys spending time with her family, playing volleyball and entertaining friends. Barb and her husband Tim live on the west side of Madison near Verona with their two young sons. |
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Jerod Bennett
Vice President
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Jerod Bennett is a realtor with Keller Williams Realty. He holds a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, as well as a Real Estate Broker license for the state of WI. He has worked as a realtor for over eight years. Jerod is also part owner of Alterra Design Homes, a building company that specializes in new construction and house flipping. In addition to his Chamber involvement, Jerod is involved with the WI Realtors Association, the Realtors Association of South Central WI & National Association of Realtors.
Jerod sees the Oregon Chamber as a great resource to area businesses. He would like more family friendly activities and businesses here. He feels this will keep the village appealing to current residents and help attract new ones. Jerod would like to see the chamber focus on growing the community through economic development.
Jerod has been married to his wife, Sarah, for 13 years. They have two children--Oscar and Andrea. Jerod enjoys hunting, fishing, camping, spending time up North, coaching Oregon basketball and real estate investing. |
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Erin Peterson Kaether
Director
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Erin Peterson Kaether is the Owner and Director of Academy of Sound, LLC. She manages the school and its staff, and teaches piano to both English and Spanish-speaking students.
After high school, Erin became a translator for the Wisconsin Telecommunications Relay System. There, she perfected her Spanish, worked with speech disabled callers, worked as a supervisor's aide, and later as a training facilitator. Erin earned her piano teacher certification. She opened Erin's Piano Studio, which later became the Academy of Sound, LLC; an all-encompassing music & drama school, with many teachers, classes, performance and competition opportunities. In addition, Erin volunteers as a Crisis Pregnancy Counselor for Care Net of Dane County.
Erin would like the Chamber to make full use of social media to promote businesses and events in Oregon.
Erin has two daughters. Erin's hobbies include travel, learning to play as many instruments as possible, dancing and speaking Spanish. |
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David Mastos
Treasurer
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David L. Mastos, Registered Representative & Financial Adviser, is the owner of DLM Financial Solutions, an independent insurance and financial services firm. Unlike other financial advisers, he believes that, instead of more aggressive risk-taking, it is safer to increase returns by reducing taxes and other expenses.
Dave is a longtime member and past Director of the Madison Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors. His professional credentials include the LUTCF designation (Life Underwriter's Training Council Fellow).
Dave believes that it is important to be involved in the community. Businesses have the ability to use the Chamber as an advertising vehicle. For the relatively low cost of membership, there is nowhere else businesses can go to get the degree of exposure available to them through the Chamber. All members should consider ways to use Chamber opportunities to heighten their visibility.
Dave has lived in the Oregon area for 25 years, with his wonderful wife Myra, son Dimitri and stepson Jarid. |
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Dr. Danny Hamm
Director
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Dr. Danny Hamm is an owner and chiropractor at Autumn Woods Chiropractic. Dr. Hamm graduated from Northwestern Health Sciences University in Bloomington, Minnesota where he received his Doctorate of Chiropractic. Prior to attending Northwestern, Dr. Hamm received his
Bachelors Degree in Biology at UW-LaCrosse. Dr. Hamm was born and raised in Mauston, Wisconsin. He decided on becoming a chiropractor at a very young age with a strong influence from his uncle, a chiropractor in LaCrosse. In June of 2009, Dr. Hamm was married to his wife Devin. They reside in Fitchburg, WI with their shit-tzu Chloey. In his spare time Dr. Hamm enjoys hiking, camping, running and spending time with family. |
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Lisa Bernstein
Secretary
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Lisa Bernstein is Manager at US Cellular-Oregon, and has been with them since 2006. She loves helping her customers and making them happy. In serving on the Board of the Oregon Area Chamber of Commerce, she is particularly excited about helping the Oregon community continue to grow and become increasingly very successful.
Lisa has been married to her husband, Randy, for almost 16 years. Her family includes a daughter named Ashley, a son, Thomas, and three dogs. When she's not at work, Lisa enjoys camping, spending time with family, and snowmobiling.
Lisa hopes local events will continue to bring the community together, which will then help Oregon by supporting the local businesses so that they will continue to grow. |
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Erika Weidler
Director
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Erika Weidler owns, along with husband Mike, the Firefly Coffeehouse. Erika has served on the board of WYOU of Madison and Verona Jaycees. She was also Chairperson of Training and Arrangements for the Junior League of Madison.
Erika sees the Oregon Chamber as the voice of its business members. She would like to continue to develop communication with the Village Board, Town Board, various other community organizations and area residents. She feels the Chamber should continue to promote local businesses to help them be vital in the community. Oregon is a fabulous place to be and it keeps getting better.
Erika sees the chamber as great for Oregon residents because its events bring the community together. She also thinks that the chamber is great for the business owners to be able to network and receive valuable information via membership meetings and communications.
In her spare time, Erika enjoys gardening, traveling, and spending time with friends and family, including husband Mike and daughter Meleana, as well as the family dog. |
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Jill Hoff
Director
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Jill graduated from Oregon High School in 2004. She received her Small Business Diploma from MATC, Jewelry Repair and Fabrication Diploma from NWTC, Accredited Jewelry Professional Diploma from GIA.
Jill has been employed at several Oregon businesses including Woodward Communications, Hacks Sports Page, and After School Clubs. She is currently working at her parents' jewelry store, Bergey Jewelry, where she is involved in many aspects of the business including sales, buying, repairs and computer work.
Jill, along with her husband, Aaron, organize the O-Town Showdown car show for Summer Fest.οΎ Jill has enjoyed attending many Chamber Events in the past, including Summer Fest, Business Expo, Chamber Banquet, and Holiday Carriage rides. |
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Judy Knutson
Director
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Judy Knutson is an associate member of the Chamber of Commerce. She has been in the banking business for over 25 years, including in both larger bank and community bank environments. Judy has been involved with the Chamber for quite some time, especially helping organize the Annual Dinner every year. She works to help expand the positive attitude, increasing membership and heightened business involvement at the Chamber, which in turn benefits everyone in the community.
She is married to Dave Knutson. They have two daughters: Jennifer, who lives here in Oregon, and Michelle, who is now living in Madison after returning from time in the Peace Corps. In her personal time, Judy loves family life with travel and fun. |
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Steve Peotter
Immediate Past President
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Steve Peotter is CEO of Oregon Community Bank & Trust here in Oregon. He has been in the banking and financial services industry for over 17 years, and has a Bachelor Degree in Marketing and Management from the UW Madison School of Business.
Steve is actively involved in his community on both a personal and professional level, including
membership on the Village of Oregon Community Development Authority, including appointment to Chair 2008, membership on the Villages Oregon Historic Preservation Commission and membership on the Village of Oregon Strategic Planning Committee.
Steve feels the Oregon chamber is fortunate to have engaged, supportive members from a diverse cross section of our community.
Originally from Appleton, Steve has been an Oregon resident since 2005. His wife Kelly grew up in Oregon. He has three children - two daughters and a son. |
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