The Columbus Indiana Chamber of Commerce began in 1890 as a small club of business owners. Today, we continue a legacy of those forward-thinking business and community leaders who sought to create a fertile environment for business growth and personal success.
Our VISION
We are your primary resource for business success.
We foster an environment for:
• Business Growth
• Entrepreneurship
• Talent Attraction and Retention
• Innovation
Our MISSION
Business Thrives. Community Grows.
Supported by a committed board comprised of Chamber members and small but mighty staff, the Chamber's mission is to help business thrive so that our community grows.
Cindy Frey
President
Cindy Frey has more than 30 years’ experience driving growth and visibility in leading corporate, nonprofit, government and educational organizations. She joined the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce as its president in 2013. She has called Columbus her home for 23 years.
Kami Adams
Director of Operations & Finance
A 20-year veteran on the team, Kami manages every aspect of the Chamber's operations. She directs financial oversight for the Chamber and its Foundation, human resources programs for the Chamber and two partner organizations, as well as the Chamber's communications and event logistics.
Tim Cooney
Director of Membership
A small business owner for 40 years, Tim recruits, retains and engages members. Drawing on his own experiences and his vast professional network, he creates value for every Chamber member.
Melissa Hennessee
Project Leader
As the first point of contact, Melissa ensures that our customers get the answers they need. She coordinates dozens of events and programs, including ambassador meetings, board meetings, ribbon cuttings, advocacy events, Speed Networking, Taking Care of Business and more.
Board Members
JAMES EULER
Past Chair
Taylor Bros. Construction
KARL KISSINGER
Chair
Centra Credit Union
SCOTT REDELMAN
Vice Chair & Treasurer
Toyota Material Handling USA
LISA ABENDROTH
Executive Committee Member
The Savory Swine
TARA BOARD
Executive Committee Member
Breeden Commercial
MARY WEISS
Elwood Staffing
MIKE MCIVER
Sharpnack Bigley Stroh & Washburn
DENISE GLESING
Columbus Regional Health
AMIT PATEL
AGS Private Equity
STEVEN COMBS
Ivy Tech Community College
STEVEN ENGELSTAD
Engelstad Wealth Advisors
KEVIN WETTSCHURACK
Kinney Paper & Chemical Co.
FRANK WADSWORTH
IUPUC
JOHN SADTLER
SIHO Insurance Services
BILL JENSEN
Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation
ELIZABETH HOEGEMAN
Cummins Inc.
BRUCE WYNN
First Financial Bank
MANDY WYANT
Family Chiropractic and Wellness
BEN MCDANIEL
Faurecia
JASON HESTER
Ex-Officio
Greater Columbus Economic Development
KAREN NIVERSON
Ex-Officio
Columbus Visitors Center
JIM LIENHOOP
Ex-Officio
Mayor - City of Columbus
CARL LIENHOOP
Ex-Officio
Bartholomew County Commissioners
JAKE MILLER
Ex-Officio
Hope Chamber of Commerce
KATHY OREN
Ex-Officio
Community Education Coalition