Halverson named Executive Director of the Waukon Chamber of Commerce

The Waukon Chamber of Commerce has announced Mandy Halverson as the organization’s new executive director. She is a Waukon native and a longtime partner with the Chamber of Commerce.

As co-owner of Epic Wear in Waukon and Monona, Halverson has been heavily involved in Chamber activities for the last 12 years and on the Monona Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors for two years. In that time, Halverson also took the lead roles to develop and run several events including Waukon Corn Days, Waukon Family Fun Fests and the Waukon Easter Egg Hunt, the Waukon Style Show, Wine with the Witches, and Crazy Days.

“Mandy’s institutional knowledge and hardworking spirit will be wonderful assets to her role as the new director,” shared Waukon Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors President Sarah Bieber. “Her familiarity with this community organization makes it an easy transition for us and allows us to pick up right where we left off.”

The Waukon Chamber of Commerce has existed for over 70 years in Waukon and currently serves over 100 members. The Chamber’s mission is to partner with the professionals and industries that make up the community’s business profile to promote a healthy business climate.

“I am looking forward to working with Waukon businesses in a new capacity,” Halverson shared. “Right now, we have incredible momentum in Waukon. I am so appreciative of our community’s business owners. Their commitment to be here continues to make this town a special place to grow up and to live and have a career. I am excited to work with the Chamber team and community partners to help maximize their work and continue to foster an environment that encourages business growth and development.”

In her “free time”, Halverson runs Epic Wear with her husband, Tyler Halverson. She has four children and enjoys boating with her family and going to her childrens’ activities.

For more information about the Waukon Chamber of Commerce or to connect with Mandy Halverson, email waukonchamber@gmail.com.