Each year in January, the Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce convenes its membership for the Annual Meeting. This event is a recap of the past year’s successes and a look ahead at goals and objectives.
For information or sponsorship opportunities for the 2027 Annual Meeting, contact Susan Neill Dawdy, susanneilldawdy@jcchamber.org or 573-690-2720.
133rd Annual Meeting Recognized Chamber Leadership
The Chamber held its 133rd Annual Meeting January 20 at Windstone Event Center. Ken Theroff (Central Bank), 2025 Chamber Chair, was recognized by Brandy Bryant (Jefferson Bank), 2026 Chamber Chair, for his leadership the past year (pictured above left). Thank you to the event's presenting sponsor Kurt Bruemmer with Socket Fiber (pictured above right).
2025 Chamber Chair Ken Theroff recognized retiring Chamber Board members (pictured below left l-r) John Schulte (Schulte's Fresh Foods), Kevin Schwarzer (Hawthorn Bank), Kyle Te (Arete Contracting), Renee Duenckel (WomenConnect) and Michael Huber (Young Professionals Representative). Retiring Board members not pictured are Aaron Clark (Boy Aaron Photography), Travis Stephens (Modern Litho), Justin Parker (Leadership Jefferson City Representative) and Beth Worsham (KRCG).
2025 Chamber Chair Ken Theroff presented the Chairman's Award to Darrell Reinsch (pictured top left), Beautiful Home Interiors. Chairman's Award Recipient, Darrell Reinsch (pictured top right), poses with his family and staff after the 133rd Annual Meeting. For the past 10 years, Darrell has served as the Chairman and Tournament Director of the Chamber Golf Tournament, one of our most successful and anticipated annual events. His commitment, organization, and steady leadership have ensured the tournament’s continued growth and success, benefiting both the Chamber and the broader business community. Beyond the golf course, Darrell’s involvement with the Chamber is both deep and wide-ranging. He serves as a Chamber Ambassador, regularly attending ribbon cuttings and community events, and is an active participant on the Civic Progress Committee, where his passion for strengthening our community truly shines. Darrell also leads by example at Beautiful Home Interiors, encouraging employee involvement in Chamber activities such as Leadership Jefferson City and membership events such as the BBQ, Annual Gala and Chamber Games bowling team. His dedication to civic engagement, business leadership, and community connection embodies the spirit of the Chairman’s Award.
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