Chamber Board
The Chamber prides themselves on having a group of leaders that are diverse, engaging, and are constantly seeking success within their organizations and the Chamber. The board helps create an engaging and innovative environment by supporting the Chamber and its staff and members and always leading by example.
Meet the Board
1Canoe2
Beth Snyder
From a young age, Beth Snyder loved all things arts and crafts. As a high schooler at North Callaway in the mid nineties, her first business "Beth's Bauble & Beads" was successful enough to put her through college. Between then and now, the great creative project of starting and growing a business has inspired several small creative endeavors including freelance design, custom murals, and basically anything that provided a little extra money to buy more art supplies.
Beth graduated from the University of Missouri, Columbia with a BFA in Fibers and Graphic Design, hoping to someday be a designer of fabric. She has worked in television design and as an art director for magazines, but now owns and operates 1canoe2, a stationery and illustration company based at 413 Court Street in Fulton. The 1canoe2 Paperie is just the tip of the iceberg, however, as the company ships around 50 packages a day to customers all over the world. You can find 1canoe2 products at nearly 1400 retail stores worldwide.
Beth is married to Jason, an IT professional at MU, and is mom to a sweet 3rd grader. In addition to being a long-time member of the Chamber, she serves on boards for the Art House, the YMCA of Callaway County, and the Advisory Board of the School of Visual Studies at Mizzou. For fun, she works more, reads the frist 4 chapters of many business books, does a variety of crafts, and loves to travel.
Ameren Missouri - Callaway Energy Center
Jamie Dillon Oestreich
As a lifelong member of Callaway County, Oestreich is proud to call Fulton her home! From growing up along the Missouri River to attending Westminster College and later William Woods University, she has been very blessed to experience many of the great opportunities that our community has to offer.
For the past sixteen years, she has been employed with Ameren Missouri at the Callaway Energy Center, currently as a Nuclear Strategic Initiatives Lead. This role has given her a unique opportunity to see both the economic and civic impact that positive business relationships can have with their customers and their community.
It is through her profession and love for the community that she understands the value that the Callaway County Chamber of Commerce provides its members through networking, advertising, advocacy, and opportunity. Callaway County is a GREAT place to work, live and raise a family, but it’s an even better place to call home!
Oestreich has been honored to be on the Chamber Board for the past 4 years with some of the best and brightest leaders in Callaway County. She truly believes in the mission of the Chamber and all of the work the staff and board are doing in the community.
Chamber Secretary/Treasurer
The Callaway Bank (Main)
Kimberly Barnes
Kim Barnes has led The Callaway Bank as its President and CEO since October 2012, however, her career in banking began as a lobby receptionist with the Bank in 1987. At the time, Kim was a recent graduate of William Woods University, with degrees in accounting and computer science. The timing was perfect because soon after she started, the Bank decided to install its first in-house computer system. The president looked to Kim and said, “We think this would be a great fit for you,” and put her in charge of the project.
Over the years, Kim has held many positions throughout the Bank. Much of her service was behind the scenes where she spearheaded many of the Bank’s products and services initiatives and Information Technologies Department.
Kim’s vision for the Bank is to see it continue as an independent community bank dedicated to helping its clients succeed in their financial goals. “We want to be their consultant, their advisor, their partner in life. Our tagline, ‘We’re With You for the Moments That Matter,’ is entirely correct about how we feel. When our clients are successful and moving their businesses forward, it also makes us stronger,” says Kim.
As president and CEO, she has continued to innovate through multiple initiatives that include branch redesign, Employee Give Back Day, Callaway Business Coaching, and Downtown Revitalization Program. Kim was instrumental in helping launch the Show-Me Innovation Center and in bringing the Missouri Women’s Business Center to Fulton. Both groups provide support for new and existing businesses and encourage entrepreneurship.
Kim understands the importance of giving back and does so through many areas of service within our communities and the state. She serves, or has served, on the following boards: SERVE, Inc., Callaway County Chamber of Commerce, Fulton Area Development Foundation, Boy Scouts of America Great Rivers Council Executive Board, William Woods University Board of Trustees, and the Missouri Independent Bankers Association.
Callaway County Courthouse
Ex-Officio (non-voting)
Gary Jungermann
Gary Jungermann’s family moved to Callaway county in 1975, when he was in the 5th grade. Jungermann graduated from South Callaway Schools in 1982 and married his wife Becky in 1984. For many years he worked in the construction industry and in 1999, Jungermann decided to step out and start his own Construction Business. In 2004, him and his wife made a second business decision and she opened a Custom Cabinet shop. They were involved in both businesses until Jungermann made a personal decision to run for County Commissioner. In 2011, he took office and shortly after closed the construction company. Jungermann has served on the Chamber Board of Directors since his taking office in 2011. He is extremely proud of this county and is honored to serve its citizens.
Danuser Machine Company
Janea Danuser
Janea Danuser is co-owner of Danuser Machine Company, an agricultural and industrial equipment manufacturer established in Fulton in 1910. A Fulton High School graduate, Janea received her B.A. in sociology from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. She is also a Semester at Sea alumna who enjoys both travel and the peace and comfort of returning home. In 1999, Janea returned to Fulton to join the family business. She is proud to be the third woman ever elected to serve on the board of the Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association (FEMA) since its founding in 1950. She was FEMA’s 2020 president and continues to serve on the board. Janea enjoys good food with friends, beating her mother in cards, and loving some extraordinary cats.
Dollar General
Steve Gibson
Steve Gibson has been the director at the Fulton Dollar General Distribution Center for the past 10 years. He moved to Missouri from the Central Valley in California where he worked for Longs Drugs (CVS). When not working, Gibson spends time with his kids going on trips, bike rides or supporting them at one of their many activities.
Rebekah Vaught
Beks
Rebekah Vaught
Rebekah Vaught was born in San Diego CA, moved to Fulton MO in 1979. After graduating from Fulton High School she attended Westminster College in 1991 graduated with a BS in Dental Hygiene in 1996 from UMKC and enjoyed her time in private practice until 2004. Rebekah married Garry Vaught in 1998 and opened Beks Restaurant in 2005 in Historic Downtown Fulton. Their son Neal was born a year later in 2006. Rebekah is thankful for the overwhelming support of family, friends and the community who has shaped her life in to what is today.
Clinton Smith
Callaway Electric Cooperative
Clinton Smith
Clint is the Assistant Manager of Callaway Electric Cooperative located in Fulton, MO. He is active in the local community, having served on the board of Fulton Public Schools, Callaway County Chamber of Commerce, and Fulton Public School Foundation. Clint was also a part of the initial Fulton Street Fair Board that started the event, now in its 16th year.
Clint is a graduate of Fulton High School. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from William Woods University.
Clint was raised in Callaway County, Missouri. He lives east of Fulton on his family farm with his wife Shauna, son Lincoln, 15 and daughter Avah, 10. His passion is the outdoors. He loves hunting and fishing along with helping his dad on the farm. He has coached many youth baseball, basketball and football teams and has competed in numerous marathon and Ironman events throughout his life.
Mayor Lowe Cannell
City of Fulton
Ex-Officio (non-voting)
Mayor Lowe Cannell
Cannell is a lifelong resident of Fulton. He lives in Fulton with his wife Crystal and son Dylan. Cannell attended Mizzou before joining his father in the Family Business. That start in the HVAC business eventually lead to great opportunities in Facility Maintenance for Cannell. He currently works as the Plant Operations Director for Fulton Presbyterian Manor. When he became a father 13 years ago, Cannell became interested in serving and giving back to his community. Eventually, this led to many years on Kingdom of Christian’s School Board, which then gave way too many years on the City Council and eventually to his current role as Mayor of Fulton. Cannell is proud to be able help lead the beautiful City of Fulton. When he is not attending events or meetings, his hobbies include camping, golfing, and watching sports.
City of Holts Summit
Ex-Officio (non-voting)
Hanna Lechner
Lechner was born and raised in Holts Summit. She completed her High School Education 2010 at New Bloomfield High School. She then went on and graduated in 2014 from William Woods University with her Bachelor of Science degree and then decided in 2015 to go after her MBA. While attending WWU for master’s Lechner was the high school cheerleading coach and a paraprofessional at New Bloomfield until she graduated in 2017 with her MBA. She then took a job as an administrative assistant with the City of Holts Summit. In 2019 she became the City Administrator for the City.
She is an active member in the community, having serve as a member of Holts summit Community Betterment Association, a member of the Callaway County 200 committee, President of Friends of Holts Summit, and on the board of the directors for the Callaway County Chamber of Commerce.
Lechner strives to bring her passion to better the community she grew up in. She loves to spend time playing slow pitch with her fiancé and spending time with their 3 dogs Hank, Waino and Milo.
Twillman Feed Service
Lori Twillman
Lori Twillman was born in Fulton, MO and raised an Air Force “Brat”. Her family returned to Fulton in 1976 where she completed her High School Education at Fulton High in 1978.
Upon graduation Twillman was employed as a secretary for Joe Holt at the Law Firm of Holt, Krumm, Hamilton, May & Shryock. A couple years later, she accepted a position with Callaway Nuclear Plant in 1981 where spent the next 35 years employed by Ameren. She retired from her position in Human Resources in 2016 to start her second career working with her husband.
Twillman married Kenny Twillman in 2001 and they currently reside in Calwood; together they have five children. They are proud grandparents of six grandchildren ranging from ages 2 to 17.
She is a member of the First Christian Church, where she currently serves on the Board as Treasurer. She also serves on the Callaway County Salvation Army Board, the Callaway County Farm Bureau Board, and she also serves as a member of the Callaway Board of Jail Visitors and is a member of PEO Chapter KE. She is proud of her small town and enjoys being involved in the community.
Wise Brothers, Inc
David Backer
David Arnold Backer is a lifelong Callaway County resident who graduated from Fulton High School in 1988. In 1993, he earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia in Agriculture, which he puts to use today in his cattle and crop farm operations in Callaway County. David is the owner and manager of Wise Bros Inc. in Kingdom City, which is a farm-equipment dealership and farm that specializes in corn, soybeans, wheat, and hay. A longtime area business owner, David previously co-owned a residential/utility contracting tree service and rental property business in Columbia. He later owned Backer Tree Care and Backer Properties in Fulton before deciding to concentrate fully on the agriculture industry. David is a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Fulton and a Fourth-Degree Knight in the Knights of Columbus. He has been married to Sarah Rummel Backer for 27 years. Together they have six children, two of which grew up to work in the family business.
Wolfe Auction & Realty
Suzanna Wolfe
Suzanna Wolfe is a licensed real estate agent, an auctioneer, and the founder of Wolfe Auction & Realty, LLC. She has been serving the Mid-Missouri area as a real estate agent for 15 years and an auctioneer for over 20 years. After graduating from auction school in 1999, Wolfe conducted auctions in her community for farms, real estate, and estates through her auction firm. In 2005, she discovered her love for real estate and merged her auction firm with her real estate firm to form her current company.
Over the years, Wolfe has helped real estate buyers and sellers achieve their real estate dreams concerning land, homes, and farms. With the valuable experience and expertise she has gained in the real estate business, Wolfe first listens keenly to your needs, then guides you skillfully and professionally through the real estate processes until you achieve your goals.
With extensive knowledge of the regional real estate market, a vibrant network of people, and using modern technology, Wolfe goes all out to deliver on her client's needs with speed and efficiency. This has earned her a good reputation and trust with her clients. For buyers, she goes the extra mile to find you a property that suits your budget and guide you through the negotiation process until you strike a reasonable deal and close successfully. For the sellers, she works restlessly to find you a buyer that will give the fair price for your home.
In the 15 years that she has been in real estate, Wolfe have found that honesty and integrity are paramount for the success of both the client and the realtor. She establishes the interaction with her clients on these two values, and with grit and determination, she ensures that she creates them a success story as they close one chapter of their lives and open another.
When she is not working with her clients, Wolfe loves spending time with her two boys, camping, and gardening.
Bennie Young
Bennie is a busy man running two businesses from the same location in Hatton, Missouri where he has lived since 1954. He attended Hatton McCredie Elementary School and graduated from North Callaway High School in 1970. Bennie is the son of Frances and the late Ben Young of Auxvasse.
In January 1971, Bennie opened Young’s Welding and Machine Shop and through the years the business has expanded and flourished. In addition to supporting local farmers with agricultural needs, Young’s Welding has become a fabrication shop for industries that outsource large projects. In almost 50 years of business Bennie has had the opportunity to work with many wonderful and talented people in Callaway County and the surrounding areas.
Bennie established Hatton Vermeer Sales in 1978 to provide a full line of hay equipment, parts and service for farmers and cattlemen. The customer base now covers central and eastern Missouri and western Illinois. Under Bennie’s guidance, Hatton Vermeer Sales has a sales and service team dedicated to its customer base.
Through the years Bennie has consistently been an active member of his community. Bennie was the 115th President of Kingdom Callaway County Supper. Bennie has taught 4-H welding for the past twelve years and he supports the Callaway Youth Expo and the local FFA chapters. Since 2015 he has been a member of the Callaway Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. He is also secretary/treasurer on the Kingdom Telephone Company Board of Directors. For the past 18 years he has served on the Presbyterian Manor advisory council. Bennie is president of the Presbyterian Cemetery Association as he has been for 29 years. Bennie is a member of the Pleasant Grove Methodist Church where he is currently the chairman of the board. He also served on the PGMC trustee committee for nine years, three as chairman. Bennie helped organize the North Callaway Volunteer Fire Department in 1979 and served as captain for the Hatton Station for 22 years. Bennie also worked on the Callaway County Fair Board for 12 years, three years as president.
In addition to being a successful business man, family is important to Bennie. He and his wife Meda have been married for over 24 years. Between them they have four children and nine grandchildren. Bennie and Meda enjoy attending the grandchildren’s school activities, sports events and riding bikes with them on the Katy trail. Bennie and Meda are also avid Mizzou fans attending football and basketball games. In his free time Bennie enjoys maintaining his large vegetable garden and his many flower beds.