Chamber Board Announces 2026-27 Leadership Slate

The Greater Mason City Chamber Board elected the following slate to serve the organization in leadership roles for the upcoming year. They will officially begin their duties following the Annual Meeting on October 8.

2026–2027 Board Leadership

Chairperson: Troy Elwood, Larry Elwood Construction
Chair-Elect: Jenn Arndt, Roots Nutrition Counseling
Treasurer: Brooke Peters, Golden Grain Energy, LLC
DVP Small Business: Matt Curtis, Wayne’s Ski & Cycle
DVP Workforce: Sara Peterson, MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center
DVP Community & Membership: Theresa Price, 43 North Iowa
DVP Government Affairs: Molly Raulie, Cargill Protein

The Nominating Committee has recommended the following candidates to serve three-year terms on the Board of Directors beginning October 1, 2026. Each is a Chamber member in good standing and has agreed to the responsibilities of directorship.

  • Amanda Goldman, Clear Lake Bank & Trust
  • Nate Halverson, Farmers State Bank
  • Joel Pedersen, NIACC
  • Theresa Price, 43 North Iowa

In addition, per Chamber Bylaws, Board Chair Troy Elwood has made the following one-year appointments:

  • Nick Foley, ServPro of Mason City, Ambassador Chairperson
  • Catarino Martinez, Surf Galley & Avion Azul
  • Kevin Melott, Chick-fil-A

Additional candidates may be nominated by a petition bearing the signatures of at least 20 Chamber members. If no petition is received by Friday, September 18, 2026, the nominees will be declared elected. If a petition is submitted and deemed proper, a ballot of all candidates will be sent to the membership.

This publication serves as official notification to the membership of the action of the Nominating Committee.