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Cloquet Area Chamber Staff

Chamber Staff

Professional headshot of Kelly Zink

Kelly Zink

President

Kelly Zink has served the Cloquet Area Chamber of Commerce for 21 years. Her professional background also includes leadership roles in staffing, project management, consulting, and client services. Kelly is passionate about bringing businesses together, building lasting relationships, organizing meaningful programs and events, and supporting economic development throughout the region. Outside of the Chamber, she enjoys horses and competing in barrel races and rodeos.

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Alyson Leno

Office Manager

Alyson Leno brings experience in corporate retail, business management, and small business ownership to her role at the Cloquet Area Chamber of Commerce, where she has served for 13 years. She is passionate about connecting local business leaders, celebrating member successes, and creating opportunities for collaboration. Alyson also serves on the CMH Foundation Board and enjoys cheering on her two sons at Cloquet sporting events.

Board of Directors

Kristin Reinsch

Chair

Kristin Reinsch

Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac

Kristin Reinsch is an experienced automotive leader and has proudly served on the Cloquet Area Chamber Board for seven years. She is passionate about supporting local businesses, creating new opportunities, and strengthening the connections that make the Cloquet community thrive.

Outside of work, Kristin enjoys cheering on her kids at their activities, spending time with family and friends, reading, and planning their next adventure.

Stef Bjorklund

Incoming Chair

Stef Bjorklund

Members Cooperative Credit Union

Stef Bjorklund has been with Members Cooperative Credit Union for 25 years, with experience in financial health, technology, retail, and operations. Based at the Cloquet branch, she is passionate about building relationships and helping members achieve financial success. Stef enjoys supporting local businesses, attending ribbon cuttings, volunteering, and serving on community boards. In her free time, she loves spending time with her family and grandson, traveling, and scuba diving.

Judd Selland

Treasurer

Judd Selland

Taco John’s / Steak Escape

Judd Selland began his career working at the front counter and, 38 years later, is now a partner in 10 restaurants across two states. A longtime Chamber Board member and current Treasurer, Judd values the friendships, ideas, and support the Chamber provides to local business leaders. He enjoys attending community events, spending time at the cabin, riding his four wheeler, and being with his wife, Kay, and their family.

Jodanna Wherley

Board Member

Jodanna Wherley

​Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College

Jodanna Wherley has been with Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College since 2012 and currently coordinates workforce training programs while building partnerships with employers and state agencies. She joined the Chamber Board to strengthen connections between education, local businesses, and meaningful career opportunities. Outside of work, Jodanna enjoys exploring local trails and taking mini adventures with her family.

Matt Osby

Board Member

Matt Ostby

J3 Insurance

Matt Ostby has worked as a producer with J3 Insurance for nearly a decade, following several years in the local hospitality industry. He joined the Chamber Board to become more involved in the community and help strengthen relationships among local businesses through networking, collaboration, and advocacy. Outside of work, Matt enjoys spending time with his daughters, Harper and Cora, at ball fields, basketball courts, and the Cloquet Country Club.

Cavan Timm

Board Member

Cavan Timm

PBS North

Cavan Timm is a multimedia marketing professional with more than 20 years of experience serving businesses throughout Northern Minnesota and northeastern Wisconsin. Through his work with PBS North and The North 103.3 FM, he helps local businesses develop marketing ideas and growth strategies. Cavan enjoys meeting business leaders, learning about their work, and participating in Chamber events. Earlier in life, he served as a U.S. Army paratrooper in Europe and with the 82nd Airborne Division.

Nick Clark

Board Member

Nick Clark

Frandsen Investment Services

Nick Clark has worked in financial services for more than a decade and currently serves as a Wealth Advisor with Frandsen Investment Services. He joined the Chamber Board because he believes in being active within the community and supporting the hardworking people behind Cloquet area businesses. Nick especially enjoys ribbon cuttings, meeting business owners, and networking at the Chamber’s annual golf outing. A unique fact about Nick is that he grew up canoeing in northwestern Ontario.

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Board Member

Matthew Boyer

USG Interiors LLC

Matthew Boyer brings more than two decades of manufacturing experience in engineering, operations, continuous improvement, and plant leadership. Having spent his entire career at USG’s Cloquet facility, he worked his way from an entry-level position to Plant Manager. Matthew joined the Chamber Board to build stronger partnerships between industry and the community, support economic growth, and help develop Cloquet’s future leaders.

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