About the Chilton Chamber of Commerce
The Chilton Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to the growth, health and prosperity of the city of Chilton. Our mission is to strengthen the business community and support economic development in Chilton and the surrounding area.
The Chilton Chamber of Commerce is organized to unite, advertise and advance the commercial, mercantile and manufacturing interests of the City of Chilton; to improve civic and industrial conditions; to promote just and equitable principles of business and trade among its members; and do all things possible for the promotion of business and civic interest.
Serving Chilton Businesses Since 1948
The Chilton Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1948 and has been proudly serving the local community and area businesses ever since.
- 1948: By-Laws written, chamber formed.
- 1954: Articles of Incorporation filed and accepted.
- 1989: Drafted and adapted the logo currently being used.
- 2006: Completed strategic planning process for the chamber.
Chilton Chamber Board of Directors & Officers
The Chamber is governed by six officers elected annually by the members of the Chilton Chamber of Commerce and a Board of Directors consisting of 13 members that are also elected by the members of the Chilton Chamber of Commerce. Members of the Board serve three-year terms, except for the president of the previous year, who serves a one year term. Ballots for election of Board of Directors are mailed to each chamber member.
Current Chamber Officers
President
Denise Bangart
Envoy Mortgage
First Vice President
Jen Bonlander
Vern's Cheese
Second Vice President
Dr. Susan Kaphingst
Chilton Public Schools
Secretary
Tammy Pethan
Chilton Chamber of Commerce
Email Tammy Pethan
Treasurer
Candy Chausseé
Chausseé Chiropractic
Email Candy Chausseé
Past President
Jerry Mallmann
Chilton Furniture
Current Chamber Board of Directors
Shannon Adams
New Hope Center
Erica Bates
Gauge+Guide Health Insurance
Glen Calnin
State Bank of Chilton
Mike Gerhartz
The Printing Express
Carrie Kost
Sparkworks Marketing & Web Design
Lanetta Malhberg
Hickory Hills Country Club
Kari Meyers
Vern's Cheese
Macey Pingel
Rural Mutual Insurance
Lori Schmitz
Uptown Commons
Bill Suttner, CPA
Suttner Accounting
Dean Vollmer
National Exchange Bank & Trust
Jamie Wieting
Wieting Family Funeral Home
Chamber Committee Information
Several committees are held within the chamber consisting of officers, board members, and general chamber members. All committee members are volunteers.
| Scholarship Committee | Glen Calnin |
| Finance Committee | Candy Chaussée |
| Dues & Membership Committee | Tammy Pethan |
| Citizen of The Year Selection Committee | Jamie Wieting |
| Ambassador’s Club | Tammy Pethan Jamie Wieting |
| Holiday Parade of Lights | Terry Friederichs Paula Mortimer |
| Summer Festival | Jerry Mallmann |
| Summer Festival Parade | Jerry Mallmann |
| Summer Festival Street Dance | Bob Cullen |
| Summer Festival 50/50 Raffle | Tammy Pethan Candy Chaussée |
| Website/Facebook | Tammy Pethan Carrie Kost |
| Brochure Committee | Tammy Pethan Mike Gerhartz |
| Chamber Cash | Tammy Pethan Candy Chaussée |
| Retail/Business Committee | |
| Crafty Apple Fest | Tammy Pethan Jerry Mallmann |
| Annual Meeting | Executive Committee |
For more information or questions on the Chilton Chamber of Commerce please email us at info@chiltonchamber.com or call (920) 418-1650.