Savanna Collier is the Chamber Director for the Fort Madison Area Chamber of Commerce.She is a 2009 graduate of Fort Madison High School and a 2013 graduate of Iowa State University. She serves as the current President of the Potowonok Circle of King’s Daughters and Sons, the Vice Chair for the Lee County CEO Board, is on the advisory board for the Entrepreneurship program at Southeastern Community College, parade assistant for the Tri-State Rodeo Committee and serves as the Vice Chair on the Planning and Zoning Commission for the City of Fort Madison. Savanna enjoys volunteering for the Fort Madison Eagles Club, Iowa 2x4’s for Hope, Community Thanksgiving and participating in fundraising events. When Savanna is not doing Chamber-related activities, she keeps busy with her 4-year-old bernedoodle, Oakley. In her “free time”, she enjoys being with family and friends, working on crafts, hunting and fishing.
Carol Delaney Treasurer Organization: Farmers Savings Bank Title: Assistant Vice President / Residential and Consumer Loan Officer
Emily Benjamin Secretary Organization: Lee County Economic Development Group Title: Vice President
Emily Benjamin is the Vice President of Economic Development at the Lee County Economic Development Group (LCEDG), where she channels her diverse background in agricultural sales, marketing, nonprofit leadership, and community development.
Guided by values of integrity, innovation, inclusivity, and sustainability, she fosters partnerships that enhance the community's offerings. Emily's vision revolves around continued collaboration and innovation, creating a thriving hub of opportunity for every resident. She is enthusiastic about her work, inviting others to join her in building a brighter, more prosperous future for Lee County.
Amy Conlee Board Member Organization: Climax Molybdenum Company Title: Sr. Social Performance Specialist
Mike Hickey Board Member Organization: Hickey Contracting Co. Title: President
Born and raised in Keokuk. Graduated from Cardinal Stritch High School in 1970, SCC in 1972 and the University of Iowa with a degree in Civil Engineering in 1974. Is married to Karen, has 2 children Daniel, (Lori) and Kathleen, (Bob), grandchildren and great grans. Has been President of Hickey Contracting since 1979.
Has been,and still is, a memeber of many civic, professional and religious organizations in the area.
A strong believer in being part in the community you live in.
Kerry Klepfer Board Member Organization: L J Insurance Title: Producer
Jessica Martin works as the marketing specialist for the Keokuk Community School District and is married with four children. She attended art school and obtained a creative marketing bachelor’s degree in Chicago, then a visual journalism master’s degree from Roosevelt University, and a doctoral degree in education. She previously taught mass communication and visual journalism for about 16 years at several colleges, including Culver-Stockton College, Wartburg College and Western Illinois University.
Tricia Merydith Board Member Organization: Taske Force Inc Title: Owner/Manager
Tricia is the Owner/Manager of Taske Force, Inc. for the last 30 years. She is a 1987 graduate of Keokuk Senior High School and attended Southeastern Community College. She serves as the current Treasurer for The Grand Theatre Foundation, First Mates Social Event Chair for the Keokuk Yacht Club, member of the Golden Oaks Society and Keokuk Lions Club where she served as Secretary for twenty years. She is also a past Keokuk Chamber Board member serving 4 terms. In Tricia’s free time she loves spending time with her family especially with her two grandchildren, and anything in the sun, mostly on the Mississippi River boating.
Brett Wrieden Board Member Organization: Pilot Grove Savings Bank Title: Assistant Vice President