Kalispell Chamber Leadership & Team

Leadership That Moves Kalispell Forward

At the Kalispell Chamber, our strength comes from the people behind the work. Our team and Board of Directors are dedicated community leaders, connectors, and advocates—working together to support local business, strengthen relationships, and guide the future of the Flathead Valley.

Header image courtesy of Hunter D’Antuono | Flathead Beacon.

Discover Kalispell Chamber Staff

A passionate team committed to creating connections, supporting business, and building a thriving community.

Lorraine Clarno
President & CEO

Provides strategic leadership and champions the Chamber’s vision for long-term community success.

Lorraine Clarno | President & CEO | Discover Kalispell Chamber of Commerce

Kirk Fritz
Business Development Director

Connects businesses to resources, relationships, and opportunities for growth.

Kirk Fritz | Business Development Director | Kalispell Chamber of Commerce

Jenn Cronk
Workforce & Special Initiatives Director

Focused on strengthening workforce development and building opportunities for the future.

Jenn Cronk | Workforce & Special Initiatives Director | Discover Kalispell Chamber of Commerce

Kelsie Ring
Events, Programs & Marketing Manager

Brings the community together through events, storytelling, and creative engagement.

Kelsie Ring | Events, Programs & Marketing Manager | Kalispell Chamber of Commerce

Barb McVicker
Operations Administrator

Keeps the organization running smoothly behind the scenes.

Barb McVicker | Operations Administrator | Kalispell Chamber of Commerce

Discover Kalispell CVB Staff

Focused on promoting Kalispell as a destination while supporting responsible tourism and community stewardship.

Marisa Miknos
Managing Director

Provides strategic leadership for Discover Kalispell and advances tourism, marketing, and community partnerships.

Marisa Miknos | Managing Director | Discover Kalispell Destination

Chris O’Boyle
Group Sales Manager

Attracts conferences, events, and group travel that bring visitors and economic impact to Kalispell.

Chris O’Boyle | Group Sales Manager | Discover Kalispell Destination

Meche Ek
Visitor Center Coordinator

Welcomes visitors, shares local information, and serves as an ambassador for Kalispell.

Meche Ek | Visitor Center Coordinator | Discover Kalispell Destination

Our Team Values

The Discover Kalispell MT’s Team Values are a playlist we practice and perfect to be in sync with each other and our business community.

GROWTH-MINDED | “LET IT GROW”

  • We are always seeking growth and new potential

  • We are dedicated to innovation – Eat change for breakfast

  • We are willing to take risks, fail, learn, and evolve

  • We are community advocates

DEVOTED | “YOU COULD SAY TEAM SPIRIT”

  • We are selflessly committed to the team’s success

  • We are purposefully inclusive

  • We take the responsibility – blame no one

  • We celebrate one another’s successes

EXCELLENCE | “STAFF POWERED – MEMBER DRIVEN”

  • We seek out “wow” moments both internally and externally

  • We exceed expectations in roles and responsibilities

  • We are thorough, efficient, and independent problem solvers

  • We come together as a team to achieve more

  • We always strive to be the best

  • We are committed to innovation

AUTHENTIC | “WE BUILT THIS AUTHENTICITY”

  • We are humbly confident

  • We check our ego at the door

  • We are open and honest

  • We seek input, ideas, and feedback

  • We over-communicate

COMPASSIONATE | “WE CARE”

  • We lead with a big heart

  • We are enthusiastic and energizing team members

  • We are supportive of each other and our community

Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors is made up of respected leaders from across the Flathead Valley who provide guidance, insight, and strategic direction for the Chamber.

Board Officers

Bill Moseley, Immediate Past Chair of the Board, GL Solutions

Lorraine Clarno, President/CEO

Jessi Wood, Secretary/Treasurer, Blacktail Mountain Ski Area

Pete Akey, Chair of the Board, Glacier Bank

Teryn Waldenberg, Chair Elect, Immanuel Living

Board of Directors

Ryan Bowman, MontanaSky Network

Casey Wyckoff, Principal, LSW Architects

James Williamson, Sage Appraisal & Strategy

Paul McKenzie, FH Stoltze Land & Lumber

Jane Karas, Flathead Valley Community College President

Matt Jensen, Kalispell Public Schools Superintendent

Tia Robbin, Flathead Electric Cooperative

Sarah Gould, Elevated Advisory & Accounting

Jeri Moon, Northwest Montana Association of Realtors

Todd Rahr, Northwestern Energy

A. J. King, Three Rivers Bank of Montana

Rory Young, Jackola Engineering & Architecture

Megan Derrington, Applied Materials

Jared Richardson, Weyerhaeuser

Cameron Guthrie, L&M Fine Jewelry

We believe strong communities don’t happen by accident—they’re built through relationships, leadership, and a shared commitment to something bigger. Every connection made, every business supported, and every initiative launched helps move Kalispell forward.