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Staff & Board

Staff

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

Kendra Vincent
Member Engagement Coordinator

Kendra helps businesses and organizations to best utilize their chamber benefits. From organizing and managing member events, drafting and updating newsletters, website maintenance, recruiting partnership opportunities and more. She manages the Chamber’s social channels and on-boards new members.

Kendra lives in Grinnell with her husband Clint, daughter Adelina, and pup Seger. She enjoys cooking, running, collecting plants and is a member of the Stew Ceramic Studio.

Community Involvement
Imagine Grinnell Foundation Board Member

2025 Board of Directors

Chair - Joel Smith, Smith Funeral Home

Past Chair - Steve Gant, 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 Heating & Cooling

Carol Jordan, Senior Chamber representative

Mark Kolpin, Edward Jones

Sally Lang, Waterford Group

Jennifer McAlexander, JM Consulting and 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