Who We Are
Staff
Rhonda Emmons, Office Administrator
rhonda@marionchamber.org
Rhonda is a lifelong resident of Marion-Grant County and has 25 years of experience with the Chamber in a variety of capacities and serves as the Office Administrator.
She has two step children with her husband Tracy who is retired from Marion Municipal Utilities. They have 4 grandchildren.
Her hobbies include spending leisure time with family & friends and riding her recumbent bicycle alongside her husband. She also loves to travel, exercise, spend time at the lakes, and of course, shop!
The variety of job experience is what Rhonda cites as her most enjoyable aspect of her work with the Chamber. She adds, “There is never a dull moment here and that is why I LOVE my job!”
Kylie Jackson, President / CEO
kylie@marionchamber.org
Kylie Jackson is a lifelong Grant County resident and serves as the President/Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber. Prior to this role, she served as the organization’s Marketing Director.
Her energy and enthusiasm for the Grant County community serve her well in her work with the local business community.
Kylie enjoys the variety of work that she faces daily. “I love that every day I get to meet someone new in the community and I get to do my part in helping their business succeed. There is a great deal of satisfaction in the work we do for local businesses through our array of services and programs”.
She is a graduate of Purdue University where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics. She also completed minors in Communications, Political Science, and Organizational Behavior and Human Resources.
Kylie serves on the boards of Grant-Blackford Mental Health, Marion High School Alumni Association, and Grant County Crimestoppers. She is a past board member of the United Way of Grant County, Indiana Public Radio, and Thriving Families Thriving Grant County. She is an active member of the Rotary Club of Grant County and the Martin Boots Neighborhood Association.
Kylie is lucky to have her entire family living in the east central Indiana area. Her hobbies include watching documentaries, reading, playing golf, traveling, enjoying live music, and spending time with her dog, Chauncey, and cat, Lucy.
Board of Directors
Jim Allbaugh
Carey Services
Phil Bowers
JG Bowers, Inc / Advanced Cabinet Systems
Paul Dash
Cafe Valley
Tashema Davis
Echo Gallery
Michelle Doyle
Treasurer
Halstead Architects
Cindy Futrell
Chair
Marion Health
Dianne Hovermale
FC Tucker Realty Center
Rob Keisling
Indiana Michigan Power
Cindy Kohlmorgen
VIA Credit Union
Karen Madry
Chair-Elect
Afena Federal Credit Union
Nate McNeely
Marion Regional Career Center
Scott Miller
Bowman Construction Co. Inc
Brad Needler
Colonial Oaks Health & Rehab
Mark Storey
Immediate Past-Chair
Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service
Scott Turcott
Indiana Wesleyan University
Ambassadors
Sandy Beouy
First Farmers Bank & Trust
Iris Brunner
Fanily Services Society, Inc.
Lindsey DeWitt
Ruoff Home Mortgage
Barb Hamaker
F.C. Tucker Realty Center
Carol Hamilton
Gilead Ministries
Alicia Hazelwood
United Way of Grant County
Ashley Hofer
Afena Federal Credit Union
Cory Korporal
Edward Jones - Cory Korporal
Mylon Logan
Grant County State Bank
Nate McNeely
Marion Regional Career Center
Georgette Miller
Via Credit Union
Brad Needler
Colonial Oaks Health & Rehab
Janet Pearson
City of Marion
Jodi Pomeroy
Horizon Bank
Kristie Small
Dulin, Ward, & Dewald Inc.
LeeAnna Smith
Grant County Rescue Mission
Carla Tucker
Marion Civic Theatre
Rocky Whitehead
Cancer Services of Grant County
Rob Wilson
Hoosier Jiffy Print
Beth Wine
Culligan Water Conditioning