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History Carlisle Area Chamber of Commerce Office
Months before Iowa officially became a state, the land that the Carlisle Chamber office sits on was given by the United States to the State of Iowa through an Act of Congress which was approved on August 8, 1846. The Great Flood of Iowa, caused when a still-standing record-breaking 74.5” of rain fell in the recently settled Des Moines River basin forced settlers from Dudley to scramble to higher ground. The State of Iowa sold the land at the now 27 School Street to Jeremiah Church & Daniel Moore on June 19, 1851. Mr. Church laid out the town and called it Carlisle after a town in Pennsylvania. By 1856, The Steam Flouring Mill of Carlisle, Iowa, purchased the land, and, sold shares in the mill for $100 each. It cost $10,500 to erect the mill. In 1875, $6,000 of improvement were made, which made this one of the most complete plants of this kind in Central Iowa. The name was later changed to Carlisle Grist Mill. In 1891, Mr. Randleman built a hotel on this prime property which was not far from the railroad tracks. In the 1930s, Red Crown Filing Station, and later, Brennan’s Produce occupied the building.
In 1959 the Carlisle Sand and Gravel, Inc. was incorporated. Kibbey Quarry and Limestone owner Elmer Kibbey operated the office from 27 School Street. Elmer Kibbey was born July 31, 1893 and died at 72 years old on June 1, 1966. His daughter, Alice Kibbey, graduated from Carlisle High School in 1943. She married Bill Hansen and they had three sons, Andrew, James and Perry. Many people remember that Alice had her sewing business in the building for years. Alice died in 2010, and Bill died in 2013.
The Chamber of Carlisle received the building as a gift from the Elmer F. Kibbey family in 2015. The restoration by the Chamber has included work by local contractors, Sandstone Management, Mark Hobbs, Bishop Electric, and Roberts Heating and Cooling and Jenkins Garden Market and Landscaping. Scott James was instrumental in restoring the building from demolition to managing contractors to painting to completion.
Executive Director Barbara Rasko said, “For nearly 100 years, local business owners in Carlisle have gathered to work together to grow their own businesses by providing fine products and services to their customers and to do what they can to support their community. Today’s Carlisle Area Chamber of Commerce has been around for 25 years and continues the same mission. For the first time, the Carlisle Chamber has a home in downtown Carlisle. We look forward to raising our visibility in the community, hosting community events, bringing more residents, cyclists, and tourists downtown, and welcoming and providing information about our member businesses to our citizens and visitors.”
2025 Officers & Board Directors
Officers:
Directors:
Past Chamber Members & Officers
2024
EXECUTIVE BOARD:
- Sara Davis (Carlisle Citizen)—President
- Paige Smothers (Sprouts Early Learning)—Vice President
- Lynn Schattner (Cyber Solutions)—Treasurer
- Dr. Pamela Goode, PharmD (Medicap Pharmacy)—Secretary
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
- Cody Evison (Hawkeye Auto)
- Linda Freese (55 Mane on Main)
- Dr. Pamela Goode, PharmD (Medicap Pharmacy)
- Andrea Hoekstra (Carlisle Community School District)
- Adam Lande (Fareway Meat & Grocery)
- Tyler Villiard, DDS (Des Moines River Dental Care)
- Cody ,Smith (Edward Jones)
- Tracy Rector (Sister’s Place) – Past President
2023
EXECUTIVE BOARD:
- Tracy Rector (Sisters Place)—President
- Sara Davis (Carlisle Citizen)—Vice President
- Lynn Schattner (Cyber Solutions)—Treasurer
- Alicia Benson (AB Coaching)—Secretary
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
- Linda Freese (55 Mane on Main)
- Pamela Goode (Medicap Pharmacy)
- Andrea Hoekstra (Carlisle Community School District)
- Adam Lande (Fareway Meat & Grocery)
- Paige Smothers (Sprouts Learning Academy)
- Tyler Villiard, DDS (Des Moines River Dental Care)—Past President
- Matt Wanderscheid (21st Century Rehab)
2022
EXECUTIVE BOARD:
- Matt Wanderscheid (21st Century Rehab)—President
- Fabian Hernandez (LaVilla Mexican Restaurant)—Vice President
- Deven Markley (City of Carlisle)—Co-Treasurer
- Sara Davis (Carlisle Citizen)—Secretary
- Lynn Schattner (Cyber Solutions)—Co-Treasurer
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
- Matt Monson (Fareway Meat & Grocery)
- Pamela Goode (Medicap Pharmacy)
- Linda Freese (55 Main on MANE)
- Tracy Rector (Sister’s Place)
- Vacant Position
- Tyler Villiard, DDS (Des Moines River Dental Care)—Past President
BOARD LIAISON:
- Brandon Eighmy (Carlisle Community School District)
2021
EXECUTIVE BOARD:
- Tyler Villiard, DDS (Des Moines River Dental Care)—President
- Matt Wanderscheid (21st Century Rehab)—Vice President
- Deven Markley (City of Carlisle)—Co-Treasurer
- Brandon Eighmy (Carlisle Community School District)—Secretary
- Lynn Schattner (Cyber Solutions)—Co-Treasurer
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
- Sara Davis (Carlisle Citizen)
- Ronda Frost (Hometown Pride)
- Pamela Goode (Medicap Pharmacy)
- Fabian Hernandez (LaVilla Mexican Restaurant)
- Logan Nolan (Great Western Bank)
- Matt Monson (Fareway Store)—Past President
2020
EXECUTIVE BOARD:
- Matt Monson—President
- Tyler Villiard, DDS—Vice President
- Deven Markley—Co-Treasurer
- Brandon Eighmy—Secretary
- Lynn Schattner—Past President, Co-Treasurer
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
- Sara Davis
- Ronda Frost
- Stephany Goodhue
- Fabian Hernandez
- Janie Norton
- Matt Wanderscheid
2019
EXECUTIVE BOARD:
- Lynn Schattner—President
- Matthew Monson—Vice President
- Janie Norton—Treasurer
- Dr. Brandon Eighmy—Secretary
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
- Ronda Frost
- Kasey Peterson
- Dr. Tyler Villiard
- Stephany Goodhue
- Matthew Wanderscheid
- Bryce Amos
- John Sinclair–(ex-officio)
2018
EXECUTIVE BOARD:
- Stephany Goodhue—President
- Lynn Schattner—Vice President
- Janie Norton—Treasurer
- Dr. Brandon Eighmy—Secretary
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
- Ronda Frost
- Kasey Peterson
- Steve Danielson
- Matthew Monson
- Matthew Wanderscheid
- Bryce Amos
- John Sinclair–(ex-officio)
2017
EXECUTIVE BOARD:
- John Sinclair—President
- Stephany Goodhue—Vice President
- Janie Norton—Treasurer
- Dan Crum—Secretary
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
- Andrew Lent
- Dr. Brandon Eighmy
- Steve Danielson
- Matthew Monson
- Lynn Schattner
- Scott James
- Bryce Amos–(ex-officio)
2016
EXECUTIVE BOARD:
- Bryce Amos—President
- John Sinclair—Vice President
- Janie Norton—Treasurer
- Dan Crum—Secretary
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
- Steve Danielson
- Stephany Goodhue
- Andrew Lent
- Matthew Monson
- Lynn Schattner
- Kelly Wentzel
- Scott James–(ex-officio)
2015
EXECUTIVE BOARD:
- Todd Hugen– President
- Scott James —President
- Bryce Amos—Vice President
- Janie Norton—Treasurer
- Dan Crum—Secretary
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
- Steve Danielson
- Stephany Goodhue
- Roger Kerndt
- Andrew Lent
- Matthew Monson
- Lynn Schattner
- John Sinclair
2014
EXECUTIVE BOARD:
- Scott James —President
- Kathy Stravers—Vice President
- Todd Hugen—Vice President
- Rev. Jeffrey Frese—Vice President
- Janie Norton—Treas
- Dan Crum—Secretary
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
- Bryce Amos
- Tammy Davis
- Carroll Hunter
- Paula Mahnke
- Kay Scholl
- Chris Sauter
- Kevin Seiberling
- Paul Nolte—(ex-officio)
2013
EXECUTIVE BOARD:
- Paul Nolte—President
- Scott James—Vice President
- Janie Norton—Treasurer
- Dan Crum—Secretary
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
- Tammy Davis
- Todd Hugen
- Carroll Hunter
- Paula Mahnke
- Kay Scholl
- Kathy Stravers
- Toby Tyler—(ex-officio)
2012
EXECUTIVE BOARD:
- Toby Tyler—President
- Paul Nolte—Vice President
- Janie Norton—Treasurer
- Dan Crum—Secretary
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
- Tammy Davis
- Carroll Hunter
- Scott James
- Paula Mahnke
- Jon Peterson
- Kay Scholl
- Dr. Tom Lane—(ex-officio)
2011
EXECUTIVE BOARD:
- Dr. Tom Lane—President
- Toby Tyler—Vice President
- Janie Norton—Treasurer
- Dan Crum—Secretary
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
- Paula Mahnke
- Tammy Davis
- Dr. Mark Gvist
- Paul Nolte
- Jon Peterson
- Scott James
- Greg Gruss (ex-officio)
2010
EXECUTIVE BOARD:
- Greg Gruss—President
- Kevin Mortimer—Vice President
- Janie Norton—Treasurer
- Dan Crum—Secretary
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
- Dr. Tom Lane
- Tom Wagenknecht
- Tammy Davis
- Dr. Mark Gvist
- Toby Tyler
- Scott James
- Todd Isley (ex-officio)
2009
EXECUTIVE BOARD:
- Todd Isley—President
- Greg Gruss—Vice President
- Ryan Meierotto / Janie Norton—Treasurer
- Dan Crum—Secretary
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
- Dee Smith
- Dr. Jennifer Olson
- Dr. Tom Lane
- Kevin Mortimer
- Tammy Davis
- Dr. Mark Gvist
- Dane Wright (ex-officio)
2008
EXECUTIVE BOARD:
- Dane Wright—President
- Todd Isley—Vice President
- Ryan Meierotto—Treasurer
- Dan Crum—Secretary
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
- Dr. Mark Gvist
- Tom Wagenknecht
- Dee Smith
- Dr. Jennifer Olson
- Dr. Tom Lane
- Kevin Mortimer
- Tammy Davis (ex-officio)
2007
EXECUTIVE BOARD:
- Tammy Davis—President
- Dane Wright—Vice President
- Ryan Meierotto—Treasurer
- Dan Crum—Secretary
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
- David Wright
- Les Hartshorn
- Sandy Russell
- Greg Grissom
- Dee Smith
- Dr. Jennifer Olson
- Tom W (ex-officio)
2006
EXECUTIVE BOARD:
- Tom Wagenknecht—Pres
- Rod West— Vice President
- Jim Segreto—Treasurer
- Tammy Davis—Secretary
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
- Dr. Tom Lane
- Steve Wilson
- David Wright
- Les Hartshorn
- Sandy Russell
- Greg Grissom
- Larry Watkins (ex-officio)
2005
EXECUTIVE BOARD:
- Tom Wagenknecht—Pres
- Steve Wilson—Vice President
- Jim Segreto—Treasurer
- Tammy Davis—Secretary
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
- David Wright
- Dr. Tom Lane
- Krysta Wyckoff
- Steve Wilson
- Les Hartshorn
- Larry Watkins (ex-officio)
2004
EXECUTIVE BOARD:
- Larry Watkins—President
- Tom Wagenknecht—Vice President
- Jim Segreto—Treasurer
- Bob Berning—Secretary
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
- David Wright
- Dr Tom Lane
- Krysta Wyckoff
- Steve Wilson
- Les Hartshorn
- John Gruebel (ex-officio)
2003
EXECUTIVE BOARD:
- Larry Watkins—President
- Tom Wagenknecht—Vice President
- Jim Segreto—Treasurer
- Bob Berning—Secretary
2002
EXECUTIVE BOARD:
- John Greubel—President
- Scott Henry—Vice President
- Jim Segreto—Treasurer
- Bob Berning—Secretary
2001
EXECUTIVE BOARD:
- Paule Nolte—President
- Steve Patterson / John Greubel—Co Vice President
- Chuck Moehring—Treasurer
- Bob Berning—Secretary
2000
EXECUTIVE BOARD:
- Paul Nolte—President
- Jon Peterson—Vice President
- Chuck Moehring—Treasurer
- Bob Berning—Secretary
1999
EXECUTIVE BOARD:
- Jon Peterson—President
- Esther Gooding—Vice President
- Chuck Moehring—Treasurer
- Bob Berning—Secretary
1998
EXECUTIVE BOARD:
- Jon Peterson—President
- Esther Gooding—Vice President
- Chuck Moehring—Treasurer
- Bob Berning—Secretary
1997
EXECUTIVE BOARD:
- Jon Peterson—President
- Esther Gooding—Vice President
- Chuck Moehring—Treasurer
- Bob Berning—Secretary
1996
EXECUTIVE BOARD:
- Andy Birchem—President
- Paul Nolte—Vice President
- Chuck Moehring—Treasurer
- Bob Berning—Secretary
1995
EXECUTIVE BOARD:
- Andy Birchem—President
- Paul Nolte—Vice President
- Chuck Moehring—Treasurer
- Bob Berning—Secretary
1994
EXECUTIVE BOARD:
- Bob Folkstad—President
- Andy Birchem—Vice President
- Chuck Moehring—Treasurer
- Bob Berning—Secretary
1993
EXECUTIVE BOARD:
- Dane Wright—President
- Dave Sincock—Vice President
- Chuck Moehring—Treasurer
- Bob Berning—Secretary
1992
EXECUTIVE BOARD:
- Dane Wright—President
- Dave Sincock—Vice President
- Chuck Moehring—Treasurer
- Bob Berning—Secretary
1991
EXECUTIVE BOARD:
- Mark Gvist—President
- Dave Sincock—Vice President
- Sheryl Ledlie—Treasurer
- Bob Berning—Secretary
1990
EXECUTIVE BOARD:
- Jon Peterson – President
- Dave Sincock – Vice President
- Mike Wintermantle – Treasurer (served for 15 years)
- Bob Berning – Secretary