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Become a Wavemaker

Members and volunteers are our strength, making waves of positivity in the community.  We are always on the lookout for talented and enthusiastic individuals who, like you, want to dedicate their time and energy to help us rock our festivals and events. If you’d like to be added to our contact list for upcoming volunteer opportunities, submit your email address below.

CLICK HERE > for the Wayzata Art Experience Volunteer Sign Up

CLICK HERE > for the James J. Hill Days Beverage Tent Volunteer Sign Up

CLICK HERE > for the Wayzata Chilly Open Golf Tournament Volunteer Sign Up

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Join a Committee

Are you a current Wayzata Area Chamber Member and looking to get involved and give back to the community? Serving on one of our many committees is a great way to enhance your presence while building and developing new relationships.

Wayzata Chilly Open

Purpose: Plans the largest most well known and unusual golf tournament held on a frozen lake.
Daren Schultz Wings Financial Credit Union *Co-Chair
Patrick Olson Fortune Financial *Co-Chair
Jon Reyerson Jaguar Land Rover Minneapolis
Beth Ulrich Lake Sotheby’s Ulrich Real Estate Group
Gina Holman J. Carver Distillery
Chris Pierson Sanford, Pierson, Thone & Strean
Kyle Rafshol Community Volunteer
Matt Kallas Community Volunteer
Kristyn Kallas Community Volunteer
Peter Lambert Community Volunteer
Becky Pierson Greater Wayzata Area Chamber of Commerce
Brooke Beyer Greater Wayzata Area Chamber of Commerce

Wayzata Art Experience

Purpose: Plans a 2-day celebration of fine art, music, food, and fun for all ages. The anchor of the Lake Minnetonka Summer Splash.
Brian Larson Morgan Stanley *Chair
Ellen Timmerman-Borer Hammer Residences
Denise Miller Community Member
Kristin Harper Morgan Stanley
Beth Ilg Real Estate Nation RE/MAX Results
Elli Ansari Wayzata Sailing
Laura Cohen Community Member
David Kottke Community Volunteer
Becky Pierson Greater Wayzata Area Chamber of Commerce
Brooke Beyer Greater Wayzata Area Chamber of Commerce

James J. Hill Days Steering Committee

Purpose: Plans Lake Minnetonka’s Largest 3-Day Festival. Featuring everything from fireworks, food trucks, carnival, parade, dachshund races, street market, logrolling and more.
Caroline Melberg Small Business Mavericks
Jon Reyerson Jaguar Land Rover Minneapolis
Paul Engelman 2020
Peter Hitch Community Member
Becky Pierson Greater Wayzata Area Chamber of Commerce
Brooke Beyer Greater Wayzata Area Chamber of Commerce

Wavemakers Steering Committee

Purpose: Coordinates and leads the recruitment of volunteers for the Chamber’s festivals.
Ben Johnson Real Estate Nation RE/MAX Results *Chair
Hannah Klehr Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
Chelsea Janke CEL Marketing-PR-Design
Rick Kaufman Ameristar Agency, Inc.

Membership Committee

Purpose: Recruits new members and assists with member retention, member events and supports the Membership Director.
Chris Pierson Sanford, Pierson, Thone & Strean
Ben Hovland Signature Wealth Management
Jim Camarata Keller Williams Premier Realty- Lake Minnetonka
Kim Cassens Nothing Bundt Cakes
Robbie Shoemaker Sun Newspapers
Steve Langsdale 2021
Paul Engelman 2020

Women in Business Committee

Purpose: Plans networking events and programming that is impactful to women but is inclusive to everyone.
Kathy Packard, MRA The Management Association Co-Chair*
Crista Bartholomew Crista Maree Architectural Designer & Custom Finishes
Sherry Perra Vino Uncorked, LLC
Stacy Kupsky Morgan Stanley
Liz Higgins Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
Barb Fordyce Oasis Senior Advisors
Aneta Toporowska-Lennartson Top Law PLLC
Kelly Sater Johnson/Turner Legal

Retail Committee

Purpose: Increase traffic to Wayzata area retailers and restaurants by promoting Wayzata as a destination.
Jeff Zitzloff Five Swans
Lesa Dobe Candlelight Floral & Gifts
Pamela Hasselbring Pilates MN
Amy Mckee Grace Hill Design
Molly MacDonald Highcroft Fine Linens & Home
Ann Seehof Highcroft Fine Linens
Elli Ansari Wayzata Sailing

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