Staff
Kristie McManamy
President
712.222.1244
Kristie McManamy serves as the President of the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce and The Siouxland Initiative (TSI). She previously served on the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, including as Board Chair. Kristie joined the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce in September 2025 as Director of Marketing and was promoted to President in October 2026.
Her background includes 12 years in real estate marketing and recruitment as well as more than 20 years in broadcast journalism - 17 as an Emmy Award–winning evening anchor in Sioux City. A Harrisburg, South Dakota native and South Dakota State University graduate, Kristie is also active in the community, having served on numerous boards and initiatives.
Kristie and her husband, Kevin, are the proud parents of two adult children.
Whitney Dose
Director of Finance
712.222.1241
Whitney Dose serves as the Director of Finance for the Siouxland Chamber, The Siouxland Initiative and the Siouxland Chamber Foundation. Whitney's primary functions include membership invoicing, payments, payables, payroll, financial reporting and budgeting. Whitney also acts as the Human Resource Coordinator managing all aspects of employee benefits and serves as liaison to IT personnel for maintenance of office equipment/network system.
Whitney grew up outside Anthon, IA and attended the University of Nebraska at Omaha where she earned a Bachelor's of Business Administration degree in Accounting and Finance. She spends her spare time with her family at the hockey rink and golf course.
Laura Hartman
Director of Events
712.222.1240
Laura Hartman joined the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce in January 2022 as the Director of Events. In this role, her responsibilities include planning and executing the Siouxland Chamber’s special events and fundraisers, like our Annual Dinner, Golf Classic, Key Leadership Welcome Dinner, and Small Business EXPO as well as leading the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors, also known as the “Green Coats.” She is also in charge of scheduling and planning ribbon cuttings and our monthly Rush Hour Connect events.
A native of Siouxland, Laura graduated from Hinton High School and subsequently earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Marketing Communications with a minor in Sports Administration from Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa. She brings experience in event planning, marketing, and the not-for-profit sector as she most recently served as the Special Events Coordinator for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Siouxland. When Laura is not planning events, she enjoys shopping, getting her nails done with her Grandma, and spending quality time with her husband, family, and friends.
Chris McGowan
712.255.7910
Chris McGowan has been a member of the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce and The Siouxland Initiative (TSI) team since 2003. Following his tenure as President of the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce and TSI, Chris continues to serve the organizations providing leadership support and serving as a resource during the transition to new President Kristie McManamy.
A native of Sioux City, Iowa, McGowan received his bachelor’s degree from St. John’s University in Collegeville, Minnesota earning a double major in Government and Management. He served in the Iowa Air National Guard and as a Fortune 500 Account Executive prior to attending graduate school. Chris earned his Juris Doctor from the Ave Maria School of Law in Ann Arbor, Michigan and worked in both the Civil and Criminal Divisions of the Department of Justice at the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Michigan in Detroit while attending law school.
McGowan joined TSI in 2003 and was promoted to President of the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce and TSI in 2011. During his tenure, he helped advance economic development initiatives and strengthen regional partnerships across the tri-state area.
Tasha Pointer
Executive Assistant
712.255.7903 ext. 210
Tasha Pointer serves as the Executive Assistant for the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce and The Siouxland Initiative (TSI). She provides administrative support and assistance to the executive staff, while serving as the liaison to the Chamber and TSI boards.
Tasha enjoys spending time with her family which includes trips to Ohio to visit her daughter and son-in-law. She loves spoiling her little morkie, Romeo, who requires a LOT of attention. Her favorite hobby is four-wheeling with her family and friends.
Teresa Rosenboom
Director of Communications
712.222.1243
Teresa Rosenboom serves as the Director of Communications for the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce and The Siouxland Initiative (TSI). In her role, she manages the Chamber & TSI websites, member communications including the Week at a Glance e-newsletter, and much of the organizations' in-house graphic design, creating invitations, event branding, website graphics, and other promotional materials. Teresa also provides event coordination for the Dakota Valley Business Council’s Pierre lobbying trip, the Siouxland/Washington Conference, and the Tri-State Governors’ Conference.
Teresa attended Northwestern College, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration. Outside of work, Teresa enjoys staying active playting golf, pickleball, and biking.
Monica Stabile
Director of Investor Relations
712.222.1245
Monica Stabile serves as the Director of Investor Relations for the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce and The Siouxland Initiative (TSI), where she plays a key role in fostering strong relationships with members and supporting regional growth. In her role, she leads Chamber membership development, ensures member needs are met, and drives fundraising efforts for TSI.
With more than 30 years of experience, Monica has partnered with local and regional businesses to support and elevate their marketing efforts. She holds a Bachelor of Business degree from the University of Iowa. A lifelong Sioux City resident, Monica is a graduate of Bishop Heelan High School and has been actively involved in numerous boards and committees throughout her career.
Monica and her husband, Nick, are proud parents of two adult children.