The Clarion Development Alliance underwent an exciting transition on July 1, 2023, with the appointment of a new executive director and a restructured nine-member board.

Our dedicated board members are deeply committed to fostering positive change and growth in our community. They prioritize transparency and open communication to ensure residents are informed and engaged in our initiatives.


Melinda Anderson - President

Ennis Corp.

Brittany Howieson - Vice PResident

Leah Jean Boutique & Salon

Mark Skogerboe - Treasurer

First Citizen’s Bank

Lisa Hanson - Secretary

Hanson and Son’s Tire

Dakota VanHuen

Iowa Specialty Hospital

ElMarie Nel

Clarion Locker

Mackenzie McOllough

Hagie Manufacturing & The Red Shed

Amanda Rosenkilde

First State Bank

Lorrie Allen

Clarion Pizza Ranch

Sam Stumpf

Executive Director


Join A Committee

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Join A Committee 〰️

  • Join the Festival committe to help put together Clarion’s most anticipated event. The Festival Committee meets once a month.

    Committee Members: Rachel Barrett, Macoy Sebert, Whitney Dahlgren, Mikayle Walker, Kate Garner, Sam Stumpf

  • The Business Relations Committee is comprised of experienced leaders who understand how to persevere and implement long term growth strategies. They will develop and foster collaboration across multiple organizations to stimulate and promote growth within the business community. They will support investor businesses with their endeavors pertaining to business retention, interviews, and creating special business events to enhance the growth of the community. Be a point of contact for all In-Home Businesses.

  • The Retail and Events Committee provides fun networking opportunities for businesses. As well as events that are philanthropic and bring people to the community.The primary focus is to explore meaningful and sustainable opportunities for business growth. They will plan, organize, market and promote events that encourage people to shop local.

    Non Retail events include:

    Valentines Dinner Theatre

    Easter Egg Hunt

    Family Fun Night

    Golf Outing

    Latin American Independence Day

    Business Trick or Treat

    Small Business Saturday

    Facilitate any events needed by other committees

  • This Advisor will serve as the liaison between the CDA and the diverse cultures in our community. Offering support and assistance to CDA members in the community. Planning events for this specific group as well as offering translation support on other events.

  • Will help market and promote the community and support CDA functions. They are the welcoming arm of the CDA and will mentor new members through personal visits during the year. They will gather member feedback and perception of the CDA programs and services. They will assist with ribbon cuttings after business expansions and grand openings. They will be providing ideas, monitoring investor benefits and services; overseeing privileges and rights; enhancing the value of membership; serving as a team of ambassadors; tracking membership satisfaction.

  • The Budget/Finance Committee is responsible for the monitoring of CDA finances, internal control, and risk management activities. Duties of the committee shall be to review the financial condition of the organization and recommend to the Board financial policies, goals, and budgets.