Samantha Joslyn is the current Chamber Board President. 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.
2019 Executive Officers
Samantha Joslyn
President
Maggie Hickman
Secretary
Maggie Hickman is the current Secretary for the Chamber. Maggie currently works at Ci Insurance. She is originally from Dyer, Indiana and moved to Rensselaer in 2017 when marrying her husband Hunter. Maggie is a current committee member for Main Street Rensselaer and an avid volunteer for the Rensselaer Art Walk.
Julie Evers
Treasurer
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.
Why be a part of the Chamber?
You can be a part of something bigger!
Sponsored Events & Opportunities
- Business After Hours
- Community Shred Day
- Golf Outing
- Christmas Parade
- Email Connections with Members
- Ribbon Cuttings
- Monthly Luncheons
- Advertising Opportunities
- Business Seminars
- County Fair Presence
- Promoting Members thru Welcome Bags for new residents
- Kid’s Night at Farmer’s Market
- Member Referrals
- Seasonal Promotions by Retailer
- Civic Awards & Celebrations
- Website Opportunities
Application for Membership
2018 Business Anniversaries
Carpenter Creek Cellars – 5 years
Law Office of Samantha Joslyn – 10 years
Iroquois Valley Harmonizers – 20 years
Prairie Arts Council – 25 years
The Carnegie Players – 25 years
Tim’s Auto Body and Sales – 35 years
Good Samaritan Food Pantry – 35 years
D&K Electric – 35 years
Steinke Funeral Home – 45 years
Chief Industries – 50 years
Hamstra Builders – 60 years
Bazz’s Roller Rink – 65 years
MW Insurance – 65 years
Rensselaer Lions Club- 75 years
Nazarene Church of Rensselaer – 75 years
Jasper County R.E.M.C. – 80 years
Jasper County Airport – 85 years
Jasper County Abstract – 90 years
St. Augustine School – 115 years
| Name | Company | Position |
| Samantha Joslyn | Law Office of Samantha Joslyn | President |
| Darlene Hopp | I.B.E.C. | Vice President |
| Maggie Hickman | CI Insurance | Secretary |
| Julie Evers | Alliance Bank | Treasurer |
| Linda Comingore | Executive Director |
| Name | Company |
| Stephen Eastridge | Jasper County Economic Development Organization |
| Johnny Balvich | Brothers Broadcasting |
| Steve Clapp | Steve’s Specialized Services |
| Deana George | Adult Education |
| Elizabeth Hartmann | First Christian Church |
| JP Touret | Cascades Moulded Pulp-Indiana |
| Name | Company |
| Bill Hogan | Saint Joseph’s College |
| Karri Morris | Conagra Brands |
| Ray Seif | Jasper County Airport Authority |
| Debbi Riley | Franciscan Health-Rensselaer |
| Matt McAdow | MacAllister Equipment |
| Kris Phillips | City of Rensselaer |
| Year(s) | President |
| 1956 | Philip Valade |
| 1957 | Melvin DeWees |
| 1958-9 | Donald Tonner |
| 1960 | James Cravens |
| 1961 | Herbert Earl Arihood |
| 1962 | George Zacek |
| 1963 | Wayne Erickson |
| 1964 | Howard Harris |
| 1965 | Edward Hartman |
| 1966 | Claude Grow |
| 1967 | Edson W. Murray |
| 1968 | Ralph E. Childs |
| 1972 | G. Keith Moore |
| 1973 | Arlan Mangas |
| 1974-5 | Jim Hoover |
| Year(s) | President |
| 1977 | Steve Winters |
| 1979 | O’Ryan Rickard |
| 1980 | Fred Steinkamp |
| 1981-2 | Dave Smith |
| 1983-4 | Stan Haines |
| 1985-6 | Greg Whaley |
| 1987 | Art Bridgeman & Edson W. Murray |
| 1988-9 | G. Robert Kasky |
| 1989-91 | William E. Ney |
| 1992-3 | James H. Flickner |
| 1994-5 | Randy R. Morris |
| 1996-7 | Linwood Brown |
| 1997-8 | Glenn Allie |
| 1999 | Maureen Egan |
| 2000 | John Balvich |
| Year(s) | President |
| 2001 | Deana Black |
| 2002 | Scott Heuring |
| 2003 | Nan Albright |
| 2003-4 | Thomas Grzesik |
| 2004-5 | James Staton |
| 2006-7 | Deb Schrum |
| 2008 | Howard Marshall & Deana Rule |
| 2009 | Deana Rule |
| 2010 | Kim Emshwiller Dewees |
| 2011 | Steve Clapp |
| 2012 | Jessica Chapman |
| 2013 | Kathy Wilcox |
| 2014 | Kyler Laird |
| 2015 | Cindy Teeter |
| 2016 | Steve Clapp |
| 2017 | Beth Graf |
| 2018-19 | Current President: Samantha Joslyn |
Beautification: New Construction/Refurbishing of Business
| Year | Winner |
| 2014 | Harley Houghton, DDS |
| 2013 | Steinke Funeral Home & Embers |
| 2012 | Jasper County Hospita & The Ritz |
| 2011 | Strack & Van Til |
| 2010 | Slice of Pie Pizza & Verizon Wireless |
| 2009 | Prairie’s Edge & Auto Works |
| 2008 | Jasper County Sheriff’s Dept |
| 2007 | Demotte State Bank & Consolidated Insurance |
Quality of Life:
| Year | Winner |
| 2011 | Sisterhood Cut-A-Thon honoring Merlin Klopp |
| 2010 | JC Cruisers |
| 2009 | Jasper County Youth Center – CASA Program |
| 2008 | Jasper County Sheriff’s Dept |
| 2007 | Community Service: Oktoberfest |
| 2007 | Support: Ritz Theater |
| 2007 | Children: Fountain Stone – Summer Film Festival |
Business of the Year/Economic Impact:
| Year | Winner |
| 2014 | IBEC: Iroquois Bio Energy Co |
| 2013 | Carpenter Creek Cellars |
| 2012 | The Willow Switch |
| 2011 | Con Agra Foods |
| 2010 | Jasper County Hospital |
| 2009 | Auto Works |
| 2008 | Jasper County Hospital |
| 2007 | Donaldson Company |
Non-Profit of the Year:
| Year | Winner |
| 2014 | RAMA: Rensselaer Area Ministerial Association |
| 2013 | Jasper County Historical Society |
| 2012 | Main Street |
Citizen of the Year:
| Year | Winner |
| 2014 | Norris Barnett |
| 2013 | Karen Youngs |
| 2012 | Chief Jeff Phillips |
| 2011 | Pat Fox |
| 2010 | Coach Chris Meeks & 2010 RCHS Football Team |
| 2009 | Judy Kanne |
| 2008 | Connie Graham-Luthi |
| 2007 | Carole Beaver |
Meritorious/Community Service:
| Year | Winner |
| 2014 | Carole Beaver |
| 2013 | Steve Roberts |
| 2012 | Linda Reiners |
| 2011 | Deb Schrum & Arnold Braasch |
| 2010 | Orville Perry& Deana Rule |
| 2009 | Larry Jenkins & Martha Langley |
| 2008 | Mayor Herbert Arihood & Deb Schrum |
| 2007 | Bill & Debbie Brown |
Retail Spirit Award:
| Year | Winner |
| 2007 | Gazebo |
Meritorious/Community Service:
| Year | Winner |
| 2014 | Julie Evers |
| 2013 | Jessica Chapman |
| 2012 | Linda Comingore |
| 2011 | Martha Langley |
| 2010 | Julie Evers |
| 2009 | Devon’s Family Restaurant |
Through the years, award names have changed, been combined, added, etc.