Support Team

Chamber Committees

Published in Chamber Committees

Listed below are the Chamber committees. The Chamber is always looking for members to donate
their time, energy, and experience in a variety of areas, including business and community
development, governmental affairs, organizational improvement and more. Together, our goal of
moving El Reno forward and enhancing the economic vitality of our community can be realized.

The wonderful volunteers that serve on these committees help increase the benefits to each of our
members. Our volunteers are very much appreciated.

If you are interested in serving on a committee, please click here for a list of responsibilities and contact the Chamber.

Executive Committee
Governmental Affairs Committee
Special Events Committee
Marketing Committee
Leadership Committee
By-Laws Committee
Membership Committee
Ambassador Committee
Nominating Committee

Executive Committee
Objective	Oversee all committees and provide recommendations to the Board of Directors at large.
Membership Criteria	Chair Person Chair Person Elect Treas/Sec Other Board members, as assigned
Committee Goals	Financial/Budget: Prepare annual Chamber budget Personnel: Prepare annual evaluation of the Chamber Program Director, Performance Appraisal & make recommendations to the full Board regarding compensation salary or benefits Ensure Annual audit is performed Property Prepare annual review of status of ERCOC property and present annual report to BOD
Meeting Frequency/Times	Quarterly, or as needed
Members	ERCOC Chair: Jim Stengle, OG&E ERCOC Sec/Treas: Cayce King, King Electric ERCO Past Chair: Sherry Wietelman, Redlands Community College ERCOC Past Sec/Treas: Allen Miller, Bank of Commerce
Back to Top
Governmental Affairs Committee
Objective	To improve our business climate and overall quality of life from a legislative process at federal, state and local levels. To promote legislation and responsible government at all levels that enhances an environment for economic development and growth for our city.
Membership Criteria	Open to any ERCOC member
Committee Goals	Prepare Legislative breakfasts schedules and participants At least once a month during legislative session Prepare coffee at the Capital schedule and participants Solicit ideas and recommendations from the membership and present to the ERCOC board on federal, state, local legislative issues that affect the local business environment, and communicate the Chamber's position to appropriate officials and the general public Communicate with Chamber members on legislative issues during the legislative sessions that affect our area. Promote the Oklahoma Prosperity Project to all Chamber members Conduct public forums to discuss pertinent issues on a non-partisan basis Work to increase citizen involvement in El Reno with government at all levels by encouraging participation
Meeting Frequency/Times	Monthly
Members	Chair: Donna Von Tungeln Carlee Nicklos, Chamber Executive Director Matt White, El Reno Mayor Jim Mauldin, Redlands Community College Billie Wilds, Wilds Sod Farm Claudia Miller, The Bank of Union
Back to Top
Special Events Committee
Objective	Be the main fundraising entity of the Chamber via non-dues revenue events
Membership Criteria	Open to any ERCOC member
Committee Goals	Coordinate fundraising events, including but not limited to: Annual Banquet Quarterly Luncheons with hosting opportunities Speakers with topics pertaining to El Reno community and local business Request civic clubs to attend as their club day
Meeting Frequency/Times	Monthly
Members	Chair: Cayce King, King Electric Carlee Nicklos, Executive Director Debbie Harrison, Oklahoma Environmental Management Authority Jacey Goddard, Fogg Law Firm Sara Mahoney Cathy Knott, The Bank of Union Kirstein Hayden, The Bank of Union Karen Tibbetts, State Farm Valerie Musser, MidFirst Bank
Back to Top
Marketing Committee
Objective	Develop a marketing plan that enhances the communications and strategics of the ERCOC. Work to strengthen the awareness of ERCOC activities and enhance membership growth and retention.
Membership Criteria	Open to any ERCOC member
Committee Goals	Establish a marketing plan for ERCOC, including the following System methodology Media possibilities Review and make recommendations for all communications and marketing materials Brochures New membership packets Letters Event flyer templates Facebook/twitter Present a consistent message and image for all ERCOC communication pieces Update and maintain a website to be utilized in other marketing materials throughout the ERCOC, such as Community Guides, etc.
Meeting Frequency/Times	Frequency: Monthly Day: 2nd Thursday of every month, excluding Nov & Dec Place: Redlands Community College Time: 3:00 p.m.
Members	Carlee Nicklos, Executive Director Richard Steanson, The Bank of Union Doug Lacina, Gemini Coatings David DeLana, Heritage Solutions
Back to Top
Leadership Committee
Objective	Develop a pool of committed well-informed leaders who will actively participate in the growth of the community by accepting leadership roles in civic, charitable, or governmental organizations through seminars, classes or structured programs.
Membership Criteria	Open to any ERCOC member
Committee Goals	Develop curriculum and retain keynote speakers for Leadership El Reno. Encourage community leaders to participate in Leadership El Reno, share knowledge about how the city government, hospitals, school systems, and county government operates and pass down valuable historical information about El Reno. Provide networking, educational and community service programs for young professionals.
Meeting Frequency/Times
Members	Co-Chair: Sherry Wietelman, Redlands Community College Co-Chair: Keri McReynolds, Canadian County Health Department Carlee Nicklos, Executive Director Stefanie Hughey, Redlands Community College Donna Von Tungeln Dr. Brian Shaffer, DDS Dr. Juanita Krittenbrink, Redlands Community College Kim Andrade, Redlands Community College
Back to Top
By-Laws Committee
Objective	To establish and maintain an active and accurate set of By-Laws to maintain integrity within the Chamber.
Membership Criteria	Open to any ERCOC member
Committee Goals	Prepare, review, and propose by-law amendments to the Chamber Board annually in March Ensure by-laws are sent to the membership at least 10 business days prior to Chamber Board voting on updated by-laws annually in April Ensure new by-laws are effective as of July 1 of each year
Meeting Frequency/Times	Annually in February, or as needed
Members	Julie Ross-Martin, Ross Seed Company/True Value Valerie Musser, MidFirst Bank
Back to Top
Membership Committee
Objective	Strategically recruit new members by comparing existing businesses in the El Reno area with the ERCOC membership.
Membership Criteria	Open to any ERCOC member
Committee Goals	Establish a list of potential members Each member to personally contact at least one business monthly to ask for membership Attend ribbon cuttings for new members Support new members by inviting them to Chamber functions Review membership rates annually and make recommendations to the ERCOC BOD accordingly
Meeting Frequency/Times	Quarterly, with monthly e-mail updates
Members	Chair: Stanley Youngheim Carlee Nicklos, Executive Director Richard Steanson, The Bank of Union Brandon Bosler, Gemini Industries
Back to Top
Ambassador Committee
Objective	Retain existing members and serve as the official goodwill diplomats for ERCOC.
Membership Criteria	Open to any ERCOC member
Committee Goals	Conduct personal calls with existing members and seek their views on how the Chamber can better serve them Recognize designated anniversaries of Chamber membership Work with the Chamber staff to update membership contact information Attend and promote participation in ERCOC functions including: Ribbon cuttings Groundbreakings Membership mixers Support new members by inviting them to ERCOC functions
Meeting Frequency/Times	Monthly
Members	Chair: Stanley Youngheim Kirstein Haydon, The Bank of Union Jim Stengle, OG&E
Back to Top
Nominating Committee
Objective	Ensure committees are adequately staffed to achieve committee goals and continue producing fresh ideas to provide benefits to Chamber membership.
Membership Criteria	Open to any ERCOC member
Committee Goals	Solicit membership for volunteers to fill vacancies on all committees Ensure 20% new participation on all committees
Meeting Frequency/Times	Quarterly, or as needed
Members
Back to Top

Lead Investors

Published in Member Directory

Business Name	Address	Phone	Website
Oklahoma Gas & Electric	PO Box 321 MC 1200 Oklahoma City, OK	405-553-3786	www.oge.com
AT&T	102 N Adams Room 209 Enid, OK	580-233-5411	www.att.com
Bank of Commerce	220 S Bickford Ave El Reno, OK	405-262-8272	www.bocokla.com
MidFirst Bank	100 N Rock Island El Reno, OK	405-262-2345	www.midfirst.com
Rose Rock Bank	2409 S Country Club Road El Reno, OK	405-262-8000	www.roserock.com
The Bank of Union	2000 S Country Club Road El Reno, OK	405-262-6577	www.bankofunion.com
Oklahoma Natural Gas	680 E Hwy 152 Mustang, OK	405-551-6946	www.oneok.com
Canadian Valley Technology Center	6505 E Hwy 66 El Reno, OK	405-262-2629	www.cvtech.org
City of El Reno	101 N Choctaw El Reno, OK	405-262-4070	www.cityofelreno.com
Diffee Ford, Lincoln, Mercury	1681 E I-40 Exit 125 El Reno, OK	405-262-4546	www.diffee.com
El Reno Public Schools	100 S Bickford El Reno, OK	405-262-1703	http://www.elreno.k12.ok.us
Federal Correctional Institution	4205 Highway 66 W El Reno, OK	405-262-4875	http://www.bop.gov
Gemini Coatings, Inc	2300 SW Holloway Dr El Reno, OK	405-262-5710	http://www.geminicoatings.com
Grace Living Centers	1901 Parkview Dr El Reno, OK	405-262-2833	http://www.gracelivingcenters.com
Heritage Solutions	2517 SW Holloway Dr El Reno, OK	405-262-5006	http://www.heritagesolutionsok.com
McDonald’s Restaurant	2424 S Country Cb El Reno, OK	405-262-7500	http://www.mcdonalds.com
Mercy Hospital El Reno	2115 Park View Dr El Reno, OK	405-262-2640	www.mercyok.net
Redlands Community College	1300 S Country Club Road El Reno, OK	405-262-2552	http://www.redlandscc.edu
Sonic Drive-In	1120 Sunset Drive El Reno, OK	405-262-3171	www.sonicdrivein.com
USDA, ARS Grazinglands Research Laboratory	7207 W Cheyenne St El Reno, OK	405-262-5291	http://ars.usda.gov
Wal-Mart Supercenter	2400 S Country Club Road El Reno, OK	405-262-7354	www.walmart.com

Job Bank

Published in Employment

The El Reno Chamber of Commerce and
Development Corporation seeks applications
for a Director. The Director serves as the
Chamber’s front-line contact with members,
the public, other community organizations,
City, County, and State government, the
media, and others. Duties include support of
existing members and recruitment of new
members; preparation of meeting agendas,
minutes, and reports; maintenance of records
and files; insuring that requests for information
and materials are met in a timely manner;
planning and coordinating meetings,
events, and other activities; preparing a quarterly
newsletter; and in general seeking ways
to support commerce and enhance the community.
Salary will be negotiated. To apply,
submit a resume with contact information to
the Chamber office at 206 N. Bickford or fax
to 405-262-1189. The Chamber Board of
Directors reserves the right to offer the position
to any individual at anytime. This position
will remain open until a suitable Director
is found. For additional information, contact
the Chamber at
262-1188.

The Center of Family Love in Okarche, Ok is expanding and currently searching for an LPN to work doubles on the weekends. We also have openings for Direct Care Staff (Paid Training Offered) with flexible schedule options of 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, and 11pm-7am as well as weekend only shifts. Residential Staff & Accounting Clerk Openings also avalible. Email resume to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or apply in person between 9am and 4pm, Monday through Friday at 635 West Texas Ave. in Okarche.

Help Wanted (General)Need cashiers, all positions, maintenance/janitorial position. Just 15 minutes west of El Reno, I-40 and exit 108.

Historic Fort Reno Visitor Center and Museum is looking for History Interpreters for the weekends. If you love history, talk well with customers and have retail experience, please call 405-262-3987 or come by between the hours of 10 a.m.-4 p.m Monday-Sunday to 7107 W. Cheyenne Street, El Reno, OK.

BEST WESTERN EL RENO
Front Desk ClerkFull timeApply in personI-40 & Country Club Road

W-S Industrial Service Inc. is currently hiring general labor for temporary work in various power plants. Make great money in 2 months working 72 + hours a week! Must be 21, able to travel (hotel and transportation is provided), pass criminal background screening, and be drug free. Apply in person at 8421 SW 8th St., Oklahoma City, OK WS-Hiring.com

Must have 1 year retail experience, willing to work midnights - shift work. Insure Oklahoma Health insurance available after 90 days. Apply in person 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Ruddies Quick Stop, 1524 W Elm, El Reno.

Grace of El Reno is now accepting applications for Dietary Manager Assistant. Please apply within at 1901 Parkview Drive, El Reno, OK 73036.

Barber/Stylists Needed Call 405-234-0808, Leave Message

Wesley Methodist Church is taking applications for Youth Director. Please go to www.wesleyumcelreno.org or call 262-3734 for application.

Help Wanted (Drivers)Anadarko Dozier and Trucking is now hiring Class A & B CDL drivers, local work. Please apply in person at 3? miles south of Hinton on Highway 281.

DRIVER Tango has immediate openings for Regional & OTR Drivers! Top Pay, Excellent Benefits and Great Home Time. CDL-A and 15 months OTR experience required. Apply by phone at 877-826-4605 Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. or online at www.drivefortango.com Please email resumes to recruiting<\@>tangotransport.com

Tagged under

Board of Directors

Published in Board of Directors

The people of the El Reno Chamber of Commerce are the driving force. This is a list of current board members. These are by no means the only people that make the chamber work though. Chamber employees and volunteers keep the Chamber of Commerce and El Reno running full speed ahead towards a productive future.

If you are interested in volunteering your time, energy and expertise to the El Reno Chamber of Commerce, please contact the Chamber. Together, we will move El Reno forward and enhance the economic vitality of the community.

Executive Director:

Karen Nance - Executive Director
206 N. Bickford, El Reno, OK 73036
(405) 262-1188

A list of the responsibilities of the Executive Director are available by clicking here.

Board of Directors:

A list of the responsibilities for the Board of Directors are available by clicking here.

Dr. Brian R. Shafer, D.D.S - Chairman
701 W. Watts, El Reno, OK 73036
(405) 262-2739
A list of the responsibilities of the Board Chair are available by clicking here.

Jim Stengle - Past Chairman
OG&E, PO Box 321, M/C 1200, Oklahoma City, Ok 73101
(405)553-3786

Claudia Miller - Secretary - Treasurer
The Bank of Union, 2000 S. Country Club Rd, El Reno, Ok 73036
(405) 262-6577

Cayce King - Past Secretary-Treasurer
King Electric, P.O. Box 1367, El Reno, OK 73036
(405) 262-3446

Kim Andrade-Board Member
Redlands Community College, 1300 S. Country Club Road, El Reno, Ok 73036
(405)262-2552
Tosia Maples - Board Member
Canadian Valley Technology Center, 6505 E. HWY 66, El Reno, Ok 73036
(405) 262-2629

Larry Hodges - Board Member
Preferred Properties, 1617 E. Hwy. 66 El Reno, OK 73036
(405) 262-6020

Matt Goucher - Board Member
El Reno Public Schools, P.O. Box 580, El Reno, OK 73036
(405) 262-1703

David DeLana - Board Member
Heritage Solutions, 2517 Holloway Drive, El Reno, Ok 73036
(405)262-5005

Dr. Daniel Eisenhour, D.V.M. - Chair Elect,
Canadian Valley Animal Clinic, Inc., 320 S.E. 27th Street, El Reno, OK 73036
(405) 262-2858

Executive Committee

Governmental Affairs Committee

Special Events Committee

Marketing Committee

Leadership Committee

By-Laws Committee

Membership Committee

Ambassador Committee

Nominating Committee