About the Chamber

Maggie Hickman is the current President for the Chamber. She currently works at Rensselaer Central Middle School. Maggie is a current board member for the Rensselaer Art Walk. She is originally from Dyer, Indiana and moved to Rensselaer in 2017 when marrying her husband Hunter. In her free time you can find her watching Bomber sports, spending time with family, or walking her dogs Lena and Cael.

Stephen Eastridge started with JCEDO at the end of 2017. He began his career in Michigan city with the Economic Development Corporation Michigan City (EDCMC). During his time with the EDCMC, he helped create the Michigan City Promise Program and develop tools for fast and efficient incentive analysis. From Michigan City, Eastridge went on to work in the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) for the City of Cincinnati, as a member of the Major Project Teams. Eastridge worked on many types of projects, but primarily focused on downtown real estate development, corporate attraction, and office relocation. It was his experience with DCED that allowed him to join JCEDO as the Executive Director.

Karri Morris is the current Secretary for the Chamber. She is a graduate of Purdue University and works for Conagra Brands. Karri is also a Sunday School teacher and a Trustee for Trinity United Methodist Church, and a Treasurer for the Eta Nu chapter of Psi Iota Xi.

Julie Evers is a hometown girl.  She works at Alliance Bank and has over 30 years’ experience in banking. She has been a Chamber member for over 10 years.  She is passionate about helping members of the community with their banking needs.

Samantha Joslyn is the past Chamber Board President, leading the chamber through the end of 2019. She is a graduate of Indiana Wesleyan University and Valparaiso School of Law. She is a local attorney, opening her practice in 2009. She has been married to husband David for 17 years, they have one daughter together. She is also on the Jasper County Bar Association, Bethany Church Board Member, Girl Scout Leader, AWANA Leader, Jasper County Community Corrections Board, and an Adjunct Professor for Indiana Wesleyan University.

Through the years, award names have changed, been combined, added, etc.