Learn more about the staff and the Board of Directors that make up the Grinnell Chamber of Commerce.
Our Team
Rachael Kinnick
President & CEO
Rachael oversees the Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce's daily operations, and works with local and regional stakeholders to advocate on behalf of the Grinnell community. She works with the Board of Directors to set the strategic priorities for the organization and represents Grinnell on a variety of local and regional organizations' board of directors. She is passionate about supporting small businesses and strives to engage the organization in community development efforts to ensure Grinnell as a unique place to live, learn, work and play.
Rachael lives just west of town with her husband Kory, their three children: Hunter, Harper & Hadley and chocolate lab, Barrett and pug Gunner. She enjoys running, reading, and gardening in her spare time.
Community Involvement
- UnityPoint Health - Grinnell Regional Medical Center
- LINK Grinnell
- Iowa Association of Chambers of Commerce
Our Board of Directors
Joel Smith, Chair
Smith Funeral Home
Steve Gant, Past Chair
Bayer Crop Science
Stacey Alberts
Total Rehab
Joe Bagnoli
Grinnell College
Whitney Bair Crawford
New York Life
Alicia Blankenfeld
Total Choice Shipping & Printing
Cody Jensen
Jensen Mechanical
Carol Jordan
Senior Chamber Representative
Mark Kolpin
Edward Jones
Sally Lang
Waterford Group
Jennifer McAlexander
JM Consulting, Hawkeye Lock & Security
Joey Pagliai
Pagliai's
Josh Smith
Grinnell-Newburg Community School District
Dave Vander Linden
Vander Linden Construction
Lori Vos
Loralei's Giftshoppe & Village Decorating Studio
