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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 at Rock Creek State Park with her husband Kory, their three children: Hunter, Harper & Hadley and chocolate lab, Barrett. She enjoys running, reading, and gardening in her spare time.

Community Involvement

UnityPoint Health - Grinnell Regional Medical Center

LINK Grinnell

Grinnell United Way

Iowa Association of Chambers of Commerce

Kendra Vincent
Member Engagement Coordinator

Kendra helps businesses and organizations to best utilize their chamber benefits. From organize 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, pup Seger, and cat Reese. She enjoys cooking, running, collecting plants she tries not to kill and is a member of the Stew Ceramic Studio.

Community Involvement
Imagine Grinnell Foundation Board Member
1000Trees Grinnell Committee Member

Maddy Paper
Business Support Specialist

Maddy serves as the Business Support Specialist for the Chamber. Her duties include helping facilitate the Grinnell Farmers Market, communicating with members for special events, and planning events that help benefit our members and local businesses.

Maddy lives in Grinnell with her fiancé, Chris, and puppy, Finnie. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time outdoors, experimenting different realms in art, and reading.

2021 Board of Directors

Chair - Darcy Swick, Ramsey-Weeks

Past Chair - Mark Kolpin, Edward Jones Investments

Lauren Augustin, Grinnell Mutual

Meg Jones-Bair, Grinnell College & Grinnell-Newburg School District Board of Directors

Alicia Blankenfeld, Total Choice Shipping & Printing

Jessica Dillon, Grinnell State Bank

Steve Gant, Bayer Crop Science

Brian Graham, BakerStarrett

Shane Hart, Grinnell College Golf Course

Jennifer Havens, UnityPoint Health - Grinnell Regional Medical Center

Carol Jordan, Senior Chamber representative

Sally Lang, Waterford Group

Steve Langerud, Mayflower Community

Bill Menner, The Bill Menner Group

Joey Pagliai, Pagliai's