After voting on nominees on Oct. 6, the Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce introduces five new and one returning board members to improve the business sector of the city of Cheyenne. Along with the new board members, the Chamber of Commerce will also be under new leadership.
Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce works to help small businesses reach their goals, promoting successful business practices throughout the state. They also work with various outdoor projects and transportation issues to better Cheyenne businesses.
With substantial federal investment, the Chamber of Commerce brings economic advancements to their partners, according to their website.
The Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce welcomes: Billie Addleman, partner at Hirst Applegate LLP, Stephen Fotiades of Interstate All Battery Center, Brian Heithoff of High West Energy Family of Companies, Patrick Madigan of Cheyenne Regional Medical Center, Paula Poythress of First American Title as new board members. Eric Romano of Eric Romano Agency-Farmers Insurance was nominated for a second term.
Chamber of Commerce’s Media Contact, Stephanie Meisner-Maggard, said, not only are they introducing new board members; the Chamber of Commerce will be under new leadership with incoming Chairman, Tara Nethercott. She is a Wyoming native who provides legal representation for Wyoming businesses. Her work concentrates in corporate law, employment law, land use, personal injury, and appellate work.
Mesiner-Maggard also added that Nethercott has been recognized as one of Wyoming’s Top 40 Lawyers Under 40. She has successfully won state and federal proceedings related to Wyoming. In 2016, she was elected as a Wyoming Senator representing Laramie County in the Wyoming Legislature.
New members, Billie Addleman and Stephen Fotiade, were excited to share their thoughts about becoming new members of the board. With many opportunities ahead, they see a bright future for the businesses of Cheyenne.
Addleman, partner of law at Hirst Applegate LLP, shared that he had served for a number of non-profits before, and through his involvement at Laramie County Community College, he has gained the skills necessary to be a board member. The Chamber of Commerce was the best opportunity for Addleman to participate in the business sector of Cheyenne.
Addleman hopes to better understand what goes on in Cheyenne by being a part of the board. He knows there is always room for improvement and hopes to attract and retain more young professionals in the city of Cheyenne.
Fotaide became interested in the Chamber of Commerce because he has a very strong sense of community and hasn’t had the chance to bring change to the community. He hopes to better the community through these changes.
“Having young children, in a small local community has encouraged me to become more of a leader in our community because I want to be on the forefront of making sure that our children have the opportunity and resources to better our community for all of us to succeed,” said Fotaide.
Through his position on the board, he believes that the board can better small business in Cheyenne. A lot of times, politics can get in the way of better business practices and he hopes to bring those betterments without the complications of politics.
Fotaide recognized that the Chamber is well versed and brings revenue directly into the community. The Chamber pushes the city to grow into a city that you would like your kids to grow up in Fotaide said.
The Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce has and will continue working toward improving the city of Cheyenne.
