Chamber ambassadors
What is an ambassador you may ask?
Ambassadors are an extension of the Chamber. Members of this committee are business mentors for new member businesses helping them to take advantage of chamber membership and helping them to succeed! The Committee encourages potential new Chamber members to join and engage. They also assist Chamber staff at various events.
They support us with things like:
Ambassador “Welcome” Contact – assigned to new members to be another source of information and communication
Attending ribbon cutting, grand opening, and groundbreaking ceremonies
Assisting with Relocation Concierge Service (new!)
Attending Business After Hours
Greeting/mingling at special events
Meet OUR AMBASSADORS
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Cyrena Weeks
Ambassador since 2020
Tri-County Regional Dev. Council -
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Fran Zerr
Ambassador for
Job Service, ND -
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Kayla Wilson
Ambassador since 2017
Manger Insurance -
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Marcia benway
Ambassador since 2017
CHI Alexius -
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Carrie barnard
Ambassador since 2020
Gate City Bank -
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kristin iverson
Ambassador since 2015
Thrivent Financial Services -
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barbara peterson
Ambassador since 2019
Williston Economic Development -
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chelsea ridge
Ambassador for
UMDHU -
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kristina trowbridge
Ambassador since 2018
EAPC Architects -
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Debbie Richter
Ambassador since 2015
American State Bank -
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RaeAnne Hayes
Ambassador since 2022
Century 21® Action Realtors -
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Gabriel Black
Ambassador since 2020
NextHome Fredricksen Real Estate -
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Samantha Hostetler
Ambassador for The Story of Our Lives & Farmers Insurance- Brittney Nash
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Chris Walstad
Ambassador for Job Service, ND
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Holly Buys
Ambassador for Sysco
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Brittney Nash
Ambassador for Farmers Insurance-Brittney Nash
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Kristal Schmit
Ambassador since 2024
for University of Mary -
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Gina carpenter
Ambassador for The Grand Williston Hotel & Conference Center
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Aimee Easton
Ambassador
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Maddy Hogue
Ambassador
Interested in becoming an ambassador?
Here’s what you need to know:
As a standing committee of the Williston Area Chamber of Commerce, the Ambassador committee is responsible to abide by the By-Laws and Governance of the Board of Directors. We also require a level of commitment for our committee to work.
Mission Statement: To support Chamber membership and staff in retaining existing members and gaining new members by promoting Chamber events and benefits. An ambassador is a professional networker that encourages all members to be involved with the Chamber.
Ambassador Responsibilities: Ambassadors are an extension of the Chamber Staff and should always present themselves in a professional manner. The Ambassador Committee Members are to utilize their public relations, education, networking capabilities and refer member businesses to maximize Chamber membership. The ambassadors assist prospective members, new members, and new employees of existing members to swiftly acclimate themselves to the networking, training workshops, and other benefits the chamber offers, such as Chamber Business Academy and the Coupon Corner. Responsibilities consist of but are not limited to:
Ambassador Welcome Contact – assigned to new members to be another source of information and communication
Ambassadors must attend at least 3 Ribbon Cuttings to earn Ambassador Attire and attend as many Ribbon Cuttings, Grand Openings, and Groundbreaking ceremonies
Attend assigned Business After Hours
Ambassadors must volunteer at ONE or more Chamber Events each year (i.e. Annual Banquet,
Teacher Appreciation Reception, Corporate Cup, etc. )Ambassadors must attend at least 75% of Ambassador Committee Meetings each year. These are usually once a month.
Ambassadors must represent the Williston Area Chamber of Commerce & actively promote its growth.