About
Meet The Staff
The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce is rewriting the story of what a Chamber can be. Youthful. Vibrant. Full of Momentum.
Kelsey Beschorner
Executive Director
Kelsey has been with the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce since March 2020, and she’s the spark behind so many of the events and connections that keep Atlantic thriving. From Atlanticfest to Christmas in Atlantic, and from Ambassadors to Atlantic Rising, she brings fresh energy and big ideas to every project. With a background in Therapeutic Recreation and Gerontology, Kelsey knows the power of meaningful connections, and she puts that passion into action every single day.
A proud Council Bluffs native, Kelsey traded city lights for small-town charm the first chance she got, and she hasn’t looked back since. She’ll tell you herself: Atlantic is a hidden gem worth shouting about, and she’s on a mission to make sure everyone else knows it too. When she’s not dreaming up the Chamber’s next big thing, you can usually find her out on the farm with her husband Adam and their pack of happy pups.
Board Photo Left to Right: Melissa Ihnen (Secretary), Randy Watts (Vice President), Alex Hepler, Andrew Fewson, Tim Cappel (Past President), Anne Quist (President), Jake Vetter, Kelsey Beschorner (Executive Director), Lori Reid, Kennedy Freund, Ricky Castillo, Kolton Hewlett (Treasurer)
Not Pictured: Carrie Schmitt & Becky Willrich
The Board
2025 Officers
President
Anne Quist
First Whitney Bank
(712) 243-3195
Vice President
Randy Watts
Camblin Mechanical
(712) 243-1535
Past President
Tim Cappel
Cappel’s Ace Hardware
(712) 243-4712
Treasurer
Kolton Hewlett
Cass Health
(712) 243-3250
2026 Term
Carrie Schmitt
Homebody/Interior Touch
(712) 304-9484
Jake Vetter
Atlantic Municipal Utilities
(712) 243-1395
Becky Willrich
Pampered Chef
(515) 710-8689
2027 Term
Melissa Ihnen
Meyer & Gross Real Estate
(712) 243-4100
Kennedy Freund
Heritage House
(712) 243-1850
Enrique Castillo
Walmart
(712) 243-5214
2028 Term
Andrew Fewson
Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company
(712) 243-1440
Alex Hepler
Hy-Vee
(712) 243-1277
Lori Reid
Airworks
(712) 243-3056
Ex-Officio Members
Emily Kennedy
City of Atlantic Councilwoman
Jennifer McEntaffer
Cass/Atlantic Development
Andrew Mitchell
Atlantic Community School District
Committees
Want to make a difference in Atlantic? Join one of our committees to help plan events, organize fundraisers,
and bring our community together through festivals, outings, and more.
Nine & Wine
The Nine & Wine committee plans and organizes this much anticipated annual evening of golf, appetizers, and you guessed it -- wine. They meet the first Friday of the month, March through June at noon at the Chamber.
AtlanticFest
AtlanticFest is our largest community festival, held annually in August. This committee takes on the exciting task of coordinating entertainment, car show, motorcycle show, bag tournament, vendors, crafters, and much more. They meet on the fourth Wednesday, March through August at noon at the Chamber.
Smackdown After Dark
Smackdown After Dark is an evening concert series in conjunction with Atlantic’s All-Class Reunion. The third weekend in August, Sunnyside Park is filled with live music, food vendors, a beer garden, and friends from near and far celebrating why Atlantic will always be home.
Coke Days
This committee plans events during Atlantic’s Coca-Cola Days, held annually the fourth weekend of September. Events include a Tailgate Party and the Iowa Chapter of Coca-Cola Collector’s Show, Swap and Sell Meet. They meet on the third Friday, March through October at noon.
Shop Local/Retail Promotions
The Shop Local campaign helps to encourage shoppers to spend their dollars throughout the community in-an-effort to grow local businesses. Strategizing and coordinating efforts for local retailers to participate in to draw people to shop Atlantic’s retail spaces is the goal of this committee.