The Chamber

Staff & Board of Directors

The people leading the Keizer Chamber of Commerce, promoting Keizer, protecting local businesses, and championing community impact.

Meet the team

Staff

Dan Clem

Dan Clem

Executive Director

Dan brings decades of leadership experience in chamber management, nonprofit leadership, public service, and business advocacy. He has worked closely with local businesses, elected officials, and community organizations throughout the Salem-Keizer region for more than twenty-five years, with a strong focus on economic development, collaboration, and community engagement.

Jill Gust

Jill Gust

Administrative Assistant / Events Coordinator

I was born and raised in Keizer and am a proud graduate of McNary High School. The highlights of my life are my three beautiful children.

Promoting Keizer to the general public.

Protecting the rights of Keizer businesses.

Assisting Keizer businesses to improve their sales and profits.

Governance

2026-2027 Board of Directors

Louis Risewick

Louis Risewick

AJ's Hideaway Bar & Grill

President

2026-2028

Leeann Tarter

Leeann Tarter

Leupitz Contractors

President Elect

2026-2028

Jeremy Turner

Jeremy Turner

J Turner Solutions

Past President

2026-2028

Shelly Egli

Shelly Egli

Edward Jones

Board Secretary

2026-2028

Jonathan Thompson

Jonathan Thompson

Northwest Dental Arts

Board Treasurer

2025-2027

Chrystal Patston

Chrystal Patston

Chrystal Clear Aesthetics

Director

2026-2028

Eric Martin

Eric Martin

Empire Fitness

Director

2026-2028

Fernando Lopez

Fernando Lopez

Arrows Home Air

Director

2026-2028

Jane Lowery

Jane Lowery

Willamette Valley Bank

Director

2026-2028

Travis Gordon

Travis Gordon

Gordon Driving School

Director

2026-2028

Alex Rodriguez

Alex Rodriguez

U.S. Bank – Keizer

Director

2025-2027

Jenn Benavidez

Jenn Benavidez

MAPS Insurance

Director

2025-2027

Dave Walery

Dave Walery

Dave Walery's Candy Vendors

Director

2025-2027

Interested in serving on the board?

Nominate yourself or a fellow chamber member to help shape the future of Keizer business.

Board Nominations