“Supporting a Strong Business Community”
The Meeker Chamber of Commerce fills the role of the Chamber of Commerce, Main Street organization, and tourism marketing organization for Meeker Colorado.
Our mission is to strive to represent, advocate, and encourage the development of businesses and our community by implementing responsible economic development, business retention and tourism programs while being a positive liaison between businesses and government. This is accomplished through three main avenues: 1) business retention, expansion and attraction 2) Chamber membership and 3) tourism and community development.
Our Board meetings are open to the public on the third Tuesday of the month at the Meeker Business Center (345 Market Street) at 6:30pm. If you would like to join virtually please let us know and we will send you the link.
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Our Board of Directors and Staff
The Meeker Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors consists of seven members who speak as one voice to achieve the Chamber’s mission. These are volunteers from the community who are leaders and advocates for strong business and tourism growth in Meeker. If you are interested in joining the Chamber board please contact us.
Chance Walker – Vice President Board Term: September 2020 – 2022, September 2022-2025
Chance has lived in Meeker for 14 years, less a short stint on a ranch near Rifle. He transitioned careers from corporate operations to working for his family’s local small business last year, and it has been going great. He is the owner of Chance of All Trades, and works with his family who owns Rio Blanco Herald Times .
“Small businesses are the lifeblood of a community. I’ve watched the ups and downs of Meeker’s business economy since living here at a young age. I want to be part of stabilizing and developing Meeker to ensure a bright future for my children and future generations”.
Andrea Gianinetti – Treasurer Board Term September 2020 -2023, September 2023-2026
Andrea and her husband Nick both grew up in Meeker and started Gianinetti’s Powersports Rentals in 2019. Andrea is also president of the Board of Directors for New Eden Pregnancy Care Services. She teaches piano lessons, is a volunteer youth sports coach, and a substitute teacher for Meeker School District. “I love all that our community has to offer. At the Chamber, I hope to support local businesses to thrive, rather than just survive!
Margie Joy Board Term: September 2023-2026
Margie is the Community Relationship Manager, Western Slope, Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA), serving an 11 county region. Margie moved to Meeker in 2006 with her husband, Leif Joy who grew up in Meeker. Prior to working with CHFA, Margie worked at Pioneer Medical Center for 15 years where she ran the community outreach and Pioneers Healthcare Foundation work. Currently, Margie sits on the CNCC Foundation Board and the HopeWest Advisory Board. In her current work she sees the influence and strength a chamber can bring to a community and wants to support the Meeker Chamber in its journey.
Wendy Gutierrez Board Term: September 2024-2027
Wendy moved to Meeker in January 1980, and together with her husband Bobby, they have started three businesses : Wendll’s, Wendll’s White River Roasters, and Bobby G’s Memories. Wendll’s is celebrating 30 years of “endeavoring to persevere “ in the business climate that is Meeker, and is excited for the future of our little town.
“I feel I have a shared history and mutual respect for all the Chamber members and citizens in our community.”
Bailey Waldref Board Term: September 2024-2026
Bailey leads the Meeker branch of Real Estate West, where she assists buyers and sellers in Rio Blanco County and surrounding areas by offering a one on one experience just as everyone deserves. She has lived in Meeker, Colorado, her entire life and is married to her high school sweetheart and a proud mom of two energetic boys. She has a passion for all things outdoors but her greatest joy comes from spending quality time with her family. Bailey’s deep love for Meeker and its values shines through in everything she does.
“As a life long Meeker resident and now a local real estate agent, I am passionate about helping our town thrive and seeing our community flourish.”
Advisory Board Members
Kim Colflesh
Kim has been on the Meeker Chamber Board of Directors from 2006 to 2017. She is now on the Advisory Board. Kim’s strong background in finance and customer relations makes her an excellent member of the board. Kim is a Colorado native and has lived in Meeker since 2005. Kim does small bookkeeping jobs for local businesses and enjoys the small town and rural lifestyle of Meeker. She also assists her family on their cattle ranch near Rifle, Colorado.
Our Staff
Sara Stephenson– Executive Director
Sara has called Meeker home since 2020 and stepped into the role of Executive Director of the Meeker Chamber of Commerce in 2025. With a dynamic background in creativity, marketing, communications, public outreach, and relationship building, she brings a fresh and strategic vision to the organization.
In addition to leading the Chamber, Sara also manages the Uplift Meeker initiative through the Main Street Program, where she’s passionate about preserving the town’s character while fostering economic vitality and community pride.
Outside of work, Sara enjoys spending time in the outdoors—fly fishing, hunting, and paddleboarding with her dog.
sara@meekerchamber.com
Trudy Burri – Tourism Coordinator
Trudy is a Meeker native who left the area for several years but found her way back home in 2008. She appreciates meeting and sharing the appeal of Meeker and the White River Valley with all that visit the area. As the tourism coordinator, Trudy is committed to promoting responsible tourism to all our Meeker and White River Valley visitors. Trudy is serving on two boards, RBCHS and Meeker Classic.
A backpack and a pair of boots are Trudy’s preferred way of exploring the White River Valley. Trudy enjoys the simple pleasures of life, an enjoyable book, red wine, and a hearty cup of coffee.
Trudy@meekerchamber.com
Meeker Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 869
710 Market Street
Meeker, CO 81641
970.878.5510
www.meekerchamber.com