The Guttenberg Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meets the first Wednesday of each month at 12:00pm in the Guttenberg Welcome Center. If you would like to be added to the board meeting agenda, please contact the Chamber Director at 563-252-2323 by the Friday before the scheduled meeting.
The 2019 elected Chamber Board of Directors includes:
Kevin Hennessey - Hennessey Financial
Patty Schwarz - The Guttenberg Motel
Dave Brown - Brown's Sales and Leasing
Michelle Geuder - Degnan-Green Insurance & Realty
Dan Parker - Parker Realty
Linda Ludovissy - Blooming Branches
Todd Priske - Guttenberg Golf Course
Kevin Hennessey - Hennessey Financial
Patty Schwarz - The Guttenberg Motel
Dave Brown - Brown's Sales and Leasing
Michelle Geuder - Degnan-Green Insurance & Realty
Dan Parker - Parker Realty
Linda Ludovissy - Blooming Branches
Todd Priske - Guttenberg Golf Course
Board Meeting Materials
| 2019_November.pdf |
| 2019_December.pdf |
| 2020_January.pdf |
Annual Banquet
The Guttenberg Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet and Membership Meeting will be Monday January 20 at the Guttenberg Golf and Country Club. The Annual Banquet is held each January for Chamber members to gather and discuss Chamber events, activities, and projects for the past and upcoming year. All Guttenberg Chamber members are invited and encouraged to attend the annual meeting and anyone interested in knowing more about the Guttenberg Chamber is welcome to attend. Tickets are $20 each, please RSVP your intention to attend by calling the Guttenberg Welcome Center at 563-252-2323 or emailing guttenberg@alpinecom.net.
Social Hour will begin at 5:30, a dinner by Picket Fence Café will be served at 6pm, and the presentation will begin at 7pm. The presentation will start with guest speaker Michael Leclere. Michael was born into a fourth-generation farming family in NE Iowa. He went on to study design at The University of Iowa and The University of Oregon with a focus on community revitalization, creative placemaking, preservation, and sustainability. He currently is a member of the Linn County Historic Preservation Commission, volunteer with the Community Design Program through the IA Architectural Foundation and is involved in the Community Visioning Program run jointly through ISU, IA DOT, and Trees Forever. These experiences were fundamental to him in illustrating the effects of making design more visible and accessible as a strategy to enhance street life, stimulate local economies and mitigate decline.
Following the guest speaker, Chamber Director Mandy Ludovissy will give an overview of 2019 and 2020 activities and events and facilitate any discussion on the direction and focus of the Guttenberg Chamber of Commerce.
The Guttenberg Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is made up of seven elected members serving three-year terms. Five board seats will be filled in the board election on January 20. Incumbent board members Kevin Hennessey (Hennessey Financial), Dan Parker (Parker Realty), Dave Brown (Browns Classic Rides), and Patty Schwarz (The Guttenberg Motel) will join candidates Amy Tway (Peoples State Bank), Amy Speed (Guttenberg Municipal Hospital & Clinics), Jane Parker (Rosemarys Bed & Bath) and Kristina Johnson (Fidelity Bank & Trust) on the 2020 election ballot. Board members Michelle Geuder (Degnan Green Insurance) and Todd Priske (Guttenberg Golf Course) have completed the first year of their term and will remain on the Chamber Board for 2020 along with City Representative Board Member Bill Frommelt.
Please call the Guttenberg Chamber of Commerce at 563-252-2323 for further information or to reserve your dinner tickets.
Social Hour will begin at 5:30, a dinner by Picket Fence Café will be served at 6pm, and the presentation will begin at 7pm. The presentation will start with guest speaker Michael Leclere. Michael was born into a fourth-generation farming family in NE Iowa. He went on to study design at The University of Iowa and The University of Oregon with a focus on community revitalization, creative placemaking, preservation, and sustainability. He currently is a member of the Linn County Historic Preservation Commission, volunteer with the Community Design Program through the IA Architectural Foundation and is involved in the Community Visioning Program run jointly through ISU, IA DOT, and Trees Forever. These experiences were fundamental to him in illustrating the effects of making design more visible and accessible as a strategy to enhance street life, stimulate local economies and mitigate decline.
Following the guest speaker, Chamber Director Mandy Ludovissy will give an overview of 2019 and 2020 activities and events and facilitate any discussion on the direction and focus of the Guttenberg Chamber of Commerce.
The Guttenberg Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is made up of seven elected members serving three-year terms. Five board seats will be filled in the board election on January 20. Incumbent board members Kevin Hennessey (Hennessey Financial), Dan Parker (Parker Realty), Dave Brown (Browns Classic Rides), and Patty Schwarz (The Guttenberg Motel) will join candidates Amy Tway (Peoples State Bank), Amy Speed (Guttenberg Municipal Hospital & Clinics), Jane Parker (Rosemarys Bed & Bath) and Kristina Johnson (Fidelity Bank & Trust) on the 2020 election ballot. Board members Michelle Geuder (Degnan Green Insurance) and Todd Priske (Guttenberg Golf Course) have completed the first year of their term and will remain on the Chamber Board for 2020 along with City Representative Board Member Bill Frommelt.
Please call the Guttenberg Chamber of Commerce at 563-252-2323 for further information or to reserve your dinner tickets.
candidates for the Chamber Board of Directors - 2020 ballot
My name is Amy Tway. I have worked for Peoples State Bank for over 20 years in various roles, my current role is Residential Relationship Officer. I enjoy serving our community at work by helping residents and business get necessary loans to help them reach their goals and continue to grow and succeed. I also enjoy serving the community through volunteer efforts; currently serving as the Treasurer for Clayton Ridge Dollars for Scholars and St Johns Vacation Bible School. I live in Guttenberg with my husband Robby who is also employed in Guttenberg at Kann Manufacturing. We have two kids who attend Clayton Ridge High School. Cody is a Senior and Emma is a Sophomore. We enjoy camping and spending time with family and friends. I would be honored to be elected to the Guttenberg Chamber Board.
Amy Speed is the Director of Marketing & Development at Guttenberg Municipal Hospital & Clinics. Although she commutes daily from Cascade, Amy is very involved in the Guttenberg community. She has been on the GermanFest committee for two years, is a member of Rotary, and is excited for the opportunity of a more active role in promoting Guttenberg if elected to the Chamber Board. Amy and her husband Bryan have 6 young adult children, and one grandson. Amy is passionate about serving others through international missions and is an Advocate for Sole Hope in Uganda and Compassion International.
My name is Kristina Johnson, also known as Nina. I work at Fidelity Bank & Trust where I have been since October 2018. I am the Consumer & Real Estate Loan Officer.
I am married to my husband Todd and we have two children, Conway is three and Layla is two. We run a dairy operation with Todd’s parents outside of Guttenberg.
I am looking forward to getting involved with the community that I live and work in.
I am married to my husband Todd and we have two children, Conway is three and Layla is two. We run a dairy operation with Todd’s parents outside of Guttenberg.
I am looking forward to getting involved with the community that I live and work in.
I am Jane Parker, owner and operator of Rosemary’s Bed and Bath at 518 South Riverpark Drive. I love hearing visitors to our town tell my how wonderful they think Guttenberg is. I was born and raised on a farm west of Guttenberg. I have 4 married children and 11 grandchildren. I want Guttenberg to continue to be a great place for my kids, grandkids and others to want to live and work. I work at the Guttenberg Hospital, going on my 39th year, currently the Plant Operations Coordinator. I want to help our town to continue to welcome folks to Guttenberg, who in turn will support our Hospital as it is an important piece of the pie that makes Guttenberg a well-rounded community for residents and visitors. I am also a member of the Guttenberg City Council. I look forward to working with the entire Chamber.
Dan Parker is the owner of Parker Realty at 510 Herder Street in Guttenberg, a Residential, Land and Commercial Real Estate business started in 2006. Dan is current Chamber member and is on the Chamber Board of Directors. A lifetime resident of Gutenberg, he is an active contributor to City of Guttenberg and its growth and business future.
Patty and her husband Dave Schwarz are the owners of The Guttenberg Motel. Patty is active in the community with her involvement with Umbrella Arts and Guttenberg Rotary Club, and is eager to participate and help out with other community events and causes. As a current Chamber Board member, she is active on both the GermanFest and Stars & Stripes committees. The Guttenberg Motel has organized and sponsored the growing "Guttenberg Motel Catfish Tournament" for the past four years.
Kevin Hennessey, owner of Hennessey Financial, is a current Guttenberg Chamber of Commerce Board Member. He and his wife Rabecca are transplants to the community, but are active in several Guttenberg organizations. Kevin is the Treasures of the Clayton Ridge Grid Iron Club and on the Finance Committee at his Church. He has a passion for helping people to optimize their retirement. He enjoys kayaking and biking throughout Northeast Iowa. Kevin is the current Chamber Board President and Treasurer.
Dave Brown is the Founder of Browns Ford in Guttenberg Iowa. Recently passing the business on to his son Forest Brown, Dave now keeps busy with his passion for restoring classic cars at his new business, Dave Brown Classic Rides. A resident of Guttenberg for 54 years, Dave is committed to the community and strives to do his part to make this unique community thrive. He is currently a member of the Guttenberg Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and the Guttenberg Rotary Club. He loves his family, country music, and of course, CARS!
