Committees & Focus Groups

Education Committee

Committee Chair – Kurt Schroeder, UB Greensfelder LLP

The mission of this committee is to facilitate communication and encourage discussion between our educational partners and the O’Fallon-Shiloh business community.

This committee hosts the annual 8th Grade Career Fair.

Committee is made up of O’Fallon-Shiloh superintendents from both the public and private schools and members of the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.

This committee meets one Tuesday each month when school is in session, 10 a.m., at O’Fallon District 90 offices (118 E. Washington Street, O’Fallon). If you’re interested in making a presentation to this committee, please contact the Chamber office.

The O’Fallon-Shiloh Chamber of Commerce, working with the Village of Shiloh and the City of O’Fallon, commissioned a study on the issue of school district consolidation in our community. The study is available to download in PDF format here.

Military Affairs

Committee Chair: Susan Schultz – Holland Construction Services

The mission of this committee is to build closer ties between the business community and Scott AFB.

Committee interacts with the Scott AFB Spouse Club and OTHS AFJROTC. Committee hosts events supporting Scott AFB.

Committee usually meets the 2nd Tuesday of even months, 3:30 p.m., at the VFW Post 805 (223 West First Street, O’Fallon).

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Golf Tournament Committee

Committee Chair – Dan Jackson, Carrollton Bank & Erik Huber, Bank of Springfield

The mission of this committee is to plan and execute the annual Golf Tournament.

Committee usually meets June – September

Member Engagement Committee

Committee Chair – Melissa Fanning, United Way of Greater St. Louis
The mission of this committee is to promote new and continued membership and to assist members and other committees in the coordination and execution of activities, functions, and special events with a goal of obtaining and retaining members.

Committee usually meets at the Chamber Depot (116 East First Street, O’Fallon).

Ambassador Committee

Committee Chair – Renee LaBruyere, Horner & Shifrin, Inc.
The mission of this committee is to serve as the face of the Chamber in the community. Ambassadors welcome new members and attend and assist with events throughout the year.

Ambassadors usually meet on the 2nd Wednesday of even months.

Economic Development Committee

Committee Chair – John Eichenlaub, BARBERMURPHY
The mission of this committee is to foster economic growth by working as a resource in a private-public relationship through marketing, promoting existing business, and attracting new business to enhance the business climate for the betterment of our communities.

Committee meets quarterly.

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Healthcare & Wellness Committee

Committee Chair – Cassidy Hoelscher, The Rehabilitation Institute of Southern Illinois
The mission of this committee is to promote healthcare and wellness in the O’Fallon-Shiloh communities through healthcare leadership, partnerships, education and advocacy. This committee is made up of chamber members who are in the healthcare and wellness industry.

Committee usually meets the 1st Wednesday of even months, 8:15 a.m., at The Rehabilitation Institute of Southern Illinois (2351 Frank Scott Pkwy East, Shiloh)