Chamber Staff
Dale Steenbergen
President & CEO
(307) 778-1406
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Dale G. Steenbergen is the President & Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce. Prior career accomplishments include more than 18 years of successful management experience in Chambers of Commerce, Agri-Business operations and Small Business. Dale's track record of streamlining organizations has lead to increased productivity and profits including a 48% membership increase in less than 3 years at the Dahlonega Georgia Chamber. Dale’s policy expertise in local state and federal advocacy efforts have led to major improvements in policy regarding business and increased funding for needed local and regional projects.
In addition to his tenure in Cheyenne Dale has also served as the President of the Dahlonega, Georgia and
Dale received a BA degree in Political Science from
He has been a member of the Board of Directors of the Georgia Economic Developers Association and the Georgia Chamber of Commerce Executives. During his tenure with the Woodward Chamber, Dale was a member of the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce Executives including serving as Secretary-Treasurer, the Prairie Heritage Alliance and the Prairie States Coalition Steering Committee. He was a graduate of Leadership Woodward and a member of the Woodward Rotary Club.
Dale and his wife, Sharon, have one daughter Grace.
Laurie Farkas
Public Relations Director/Vice President
(307) 638-3388
Laurie Farkas is the Public Relations Director of the Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce. Prior career accomplishments include more than 15 years of successful experience in the field of television broadcasting and public relations.
Laurie began her career employed with CBS New Channel Five in Cheyenne, where she served as Assistant News Director, feature Health Reporter, Producer and Main Anchor for the 5:30 and 10 news broadcasts. Laurie was also employed by EchoStar Communications, the parent company of DISH Network and was the Anchor/Producer of DISH Network News.
Laurie left the business of television news in 2002, after starting her own marketing consulting business “Laurie Farkas Media Consulting.” She served as the Marketing Consultant for Wyoming State Treasurer, Cynthia Lummis, where she directed marketing efforts for “College Invest Wyoming” program. Laurie also served as Public Relations Chairperson for Wyoming Governor Dave Freudenthal’s 2007 Inauguration. Laurie has a demonstrated track record in the field of public relations and media consultation related to media buys, placement, and effective advertising to Wyoming businesses.
Laurie is proud to say she’s a Cheyenne, Wyoming native. She attended college at the University of Wyoming, majoring in Interpersonal Communication and Journalism. She served as Miss Wyoming in 1991, representing the state in the Miss America pageant in Atlantic City, NJ. She is a graduate of the Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce Leadership Cheyenne program, is a past Chairperson of the Wyoming March of Dimes, she has served as speaker and master of ceremonies for numerous community programs.
She is married to husband Steven Farkas and adores her two children; Alexandra age 11 and Austin age 10. In her spare time, Laurie enjoys volunteering at her children’s school, hiking, snorkeling, jogging and is a proud soccer mom.
Sandi Baker
Director of Financial Operations
(307) 778-1412
(307) 701-0380 - Cell
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Sandi Baker is the Director of Financial Operations of the Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Cheyenne Foundation. Prior to moving to
She has been with the Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce for four years. She is a graduate of Leadership Cheyenne, class of 2006-2007.
Sandi grew up in Boulder, Colorado, and attended college in Glenwood Springs. She spent three years in Berlin, Germany, where she lived "on the economy" and learned to speak the language.
Sandi and her husband, Steve, moved to Cheyenne over four years ago to help care for her elderly dad. They have three children and a grandson. Sandi enjoys fishing, golfing and playing the piano.
Tristan Kramer
Director of Development and Retention
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Tristan is proud to be a be a Cheyenne Native. She is a
Tristan is very involved in the
Tristan is married with two children; Jenna who is 6 years old, and Logan who is almost 3 years old. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, reading, shopping, and being outdoors. Tristan is thrilled to be a member of the Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce team and looks forward to working with all the Chamber members!
Kathy Steil, is the Director of Events/Special Projects for the Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce. Kathy has nineteen years experience in administration and fundraising in
She used these skills as a staff member of the Cheyenne Regional Medical Center Foundation for over eighteen years. During that time, she helped the hospital’s annual Denim ‘N Diamonds Campaign proceeds grow from $7,500 to a phenomenal $301,000. Serving twice as the Interim Executive Director and most recently as the Director of Annual Giving, Kathy worked through the years to build the annual Foundation donations to an impressive $1,200,000.
Kathy, a graduate of Leadership Cheyenne and former chair of the Steering Committee, is an active member of the Cheyenne Kiwanis Club, W-HEELS, the Dazee Bristol Society, and the
Ruby Hernandez
Membership Director
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