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Our Team

We have a great team of professionals with a wide range of expertise and experience. Get connected and learn more about our team.

Administrative

B Kyle
B Kyle
PRESIDENT / CEO
direct - 651.265.2771
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Staci Christensen
VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS
direct - 651.265.2775
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Jill Grimme
OFFICE COORDINATOR
direct - 651.223.5000

Strategic Initiatives

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Kim O'Brien 
VICE PRESIDENT OF STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
direct - 651.265.2795
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Sherryln Thompson
DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
direct - 651.224.4320
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Maichee Xiong
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES SPECIALIST
direct - 651.265.2786
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Kim Chung
MANAGER OF STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
direct - 651.265.2763
Kristie Lazenberry
DIRECTOR OF EQUITY STRATEGY
direct - 651.265.2777

    Member Services

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Beth Breidel 
DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP
direct - 612.865.4383

Business & Talent Development

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Melissa McLean
SENIOR DIRECTOR OF PARTNERSHIPS & WORKFORCE STRATEGY
direct - 651.271.2116

Government Affairs

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John Perlich 
VICE PRESIDENT OF GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
direct - 651.265.2778
Kaleb McCulloch
SENIOR DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
direct - 651.265.2788

Marketing & Communications

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Severyn Skoug
VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING
​& STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS
direct - 
651.265.2791
Brian Coreas
MARKETING & DESIGN MANAGER

​Events​

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​Megan Forgrave
VICE PRESIDENT OF PROGRAMMING AND MEMBER EXPERIENCE
direct - 651.265.2797
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Jenna Dorer
EVENTS MANAGER
​direct - 651.265.2779
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​Brittani Dyrud
EVENTS MANAGER
direct - 651.265.2769

Foundation

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Kathleen Lohmar Exel
VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMUNITY ADVANCEMENT
​& FOUNDATION EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

direct - 651.265.2782

​Aside from working at the Chamber, our employees are involved in the following boards and committees:

Business Review Council, City of Saint Paul  |  CapitolRiver Council - District 17  |  Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library  |  Gold Line Partners  |
Grand Avenue Business Task Force  |  Hillcrest Community Advisory Committee  |  Midway Chamber of Commerce  |
Minnesota Black Chamber of Commerce  |  Minnesota Precision Manufacturing Association | 
Neighborhood STAR Committee, City of Saint Paul  |  Oakdale Area Chamber of Commerce  |  Purple Line Partners |
Ramsey County Workforce Innovation Board  |  Rice and Larpenteur Alliance  | Riverview Policy Advisory Committee  |  
Saint Anthony Villagers for Community Action  |  Saint Paul Downtown Alliance   |  Westonka District #277 Foundation
  

Interested in being a part of our team?

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Address:
​401 Robert St. N., Suite 150
​St. Paul, MN 55101
Office Hours: 
Monday: 9AM–4PM (Lobby Closed)
Tuesday: 9AM–4PM
Wednesday: 9AM–4PM
Thursday: 9AM–4PM
Friday: 9AM–4PM (Lobby Closed)
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Board of Directors
    • Young Professionals
    • Ambassadors
    • Staff
    • Blog
    • Foundation >
      • Give to the Max Day
      • We St. Paul/ We Love Midway
      • Herbie Awards
    • B's Table Talk
    • Media >
      • B Kyle - Press Kit
    • Job Opportunities
    • Resources >
      • Certificate of Origin
      • St. Paul Relocation Kit
  • Membership
    • Member Marketplace
  • Programming
    • Advocacy >
      • Early Childhood Ballot
      • Sales Tax Opposition
      • East Metro Voter Guide
      • Political Action Committee
    • Career Connect
    • Economic & Workforce Development
    • Equity & Inclusion >
      • Equity Statement
    • Leadership St. Paul
    • Workplace Wellness
    • Workstream
  • Events
  • Member Directory
  • Member Login
  • Learn More