2022-23 Board of Directors

Erica Volkir has served as Executive Director of the Pipestone Area Chamber of Commerce & CVB since 2015. She currently serves on the following regional and community boards: Mid America Chamber of Commerce Executives, Southern MN Tourism Association, Explore SW MN Tourism, Southwest MN Arts Council, Pipestone Performing Arts Center, Pipestone Forward, and Pipestone Kiwanis Club. Additionally, she loves mentoring future female entrepreneurs as a Girl Scouts Troop Leader for local girls in grades 4-6. Originally from Omaha, Erica has made Minnesota her home since attending St. Olaf College and the University of MN Law School. She is passionate about working with area businesses and nonprofits to grow our local economy as well as encouraging others to Discover What's #OnlyinPipestone!

With almost 20 years of hospitality experience, serving in operational leadership roles at the finest luxury hotels, resorts and casinos in the United States, Travis is highly regarded throughout the hotel industry for his positive management style while producing the highest customer service standards from his teams of employees. Currently serving as Executive Director for the Waverly Chamber of Commerce and the Waverly Main Street program, Travis continues to use his hospitality skills to help better the Waverly business community and the Cedar Valley of Northeast Iowa. Travis proudly serves on the board of directors for the Iowa Chamber of Commerce Executives, Waverly Area Development Fund, Waverly Economic Development Commission and Waverly's Sister City organization which helps to foster and maintain relations between Waverly, Iowa and Eisenach, Germany.