The Chamber Ambassador Program consists of energetic Chamber Members that volunteer and donate their time and efforts to assist the Ames Chamber of Commerce in its mission to provide our members services that strengthen the economic vitality in Ames and enhance the quality of life in our community.
The mission of the Ames Chamber Ambassadors is to promote member commitment, engagement and retention by raising awareness of Chamber activities and benefits, and informing and involving new and existing Chamber members to promote strong, engaged membership.
The mission of the Ames Chamber Ambassadors is to promote member commitment, engagement and retention by raising awareness of Chamber activities and benefits, and informing and involving new and existing Chamber members to promote strong, engaged membership.
Benefits of being a Chamber Ambassador:
- Increased name and face recognition for individual/business
- Increased networking opportunities including:
- Connecting one-on-one with new and existing Chamber members
- Gaining referral opportunities through fellow Ambassadors
- Presenting a business introduction at a new member meeting
- Name and business listed on Ames Chamber of Commerce website
- Potential media coverage from attendance at Chamber events
- Opportunity to get insider’s perspective of the local business community
- Opportunity to meet local business and community leaders
- Opportunity to help the community and show community pride
2023 Ambassadors
Matt Bohner
Magic Matt's Cleaning Adam Calder
Wheatsfield Co-op Grocery Jared Gescheidler
Knapp Tedesco Insurance Jason Jennings
Friedrich Real Estate Ronnie Olson
TS Bank Dorothy Schumer
Perfect Games Inc. David Tucker
First Interstate Bank John Worley
Knapp Tedesco Insurance |
Luke Borst
Northridge Village Morgan Dalbeck
Saltech Systems Angela Harms
Iowa State University Joni Kellen
Northwest Bank Sara Roberts
YSS Michael Sills
On Media Daryle Vegge
Story County Community Foundation |
Bonnie Brown
South Story Bank & Trust Sarina Flathers
YSS Paige Hays
TS Bank Nathaniel Kuhn
Northwest Bank Ryan Santi
Boys & Girls Club Dan Siegfried
Farm Bureau Financial Services Barb Vincent
Ames Christian School |
Jared Bravard
First National Bank Pam Fleener
First National Bank Kelli Hecker
TS Bank Melissa Muschick
Discover Ames Corey Schmidt
Ortho2 Shawn Smith
The Smith Law Firm Justin Witek
First Interstate Bank |
Lynn Barbier, Acumen Advisors
John Coder, VisionBank
Matthew Koehler
Sue Johnson, Northwest Bank
Paul Livingston, Hunziker & Associates, Realtors
Tom Mortice, South Story Bank & Trust
Yassir Obeid, Clean Indeed
David Orth, We Will Collective
John Coder, VisionBank
Matthew Koehler
Sue Johnson, Northwest Bank
Paul Livingston, Hunziker & Associates, Realtors
Tom Mortice, South Story Bank & Trust
Yassir Obeid, Clean Indeed
David Orth, We Will Collective
2023 Ambassador of the Year - Nate Kuhn, Northwest Bank
Nate Kuhn is a Loan Portfolio Manager with Northwest Bank and has been a vital part of the Chamber Ambassador Program since September 2022. You can count on Nate to be present at Ribbon Cuttings, networking at 1 Million Cups, attending Business After Hours, engaging with FUEL activities, or any other Chamber event throughout the year. He was even out until 2:00 am helping clean Main Street after RAGBRAI came through.
Nate has participated in many extra-curricular commitments such as Leadership Ames Class 36, and he is currently serving on the 2024 FUEL Advisory Council.
Nate has participated in many extra-curricular commitments such as Leadership Ames Class 36, and he is currently serving on the 2024 FUEL Advisory Council.