Board of Directors

The Chamber is run by its members through an elected Board of Directors. The Board is responsible for the Chamber’s finances, affairs, and policies. A number of new Board members are selected each year through a nomination process.

2026 Board of Directors

Jeff Stewart

Board Chair

Solutions North Bank

×Jeff earned his bachelor’s degree in marketing from Pittsburg State University. He has been a part of the Coffeyville community for the last 25 years serving in the role of community banker. His current role is the Market President for Solutions North Bank, FKA Community State Bank. Jeff is very enthusiastic about helping his customers and community.Jeff enjoys spending time with his family, playing a little golf and since he is a native Nebraskan, he also enjoys everything Huskers.

James Copeland

KGGF KUSN KQQF

×Coming Soon.

Wayne Joplin

Joplin Blacksmithing

×Wayne is a Coffeyville native who served on the Coffeyville Fire Department for 27 years, retiring as a Captain in 2016. He has been a professional blacksmith/bladesmith since 1997. He is the owner of Joplin Blacksmithing and Ironworks and a proud graduate of Field Kindley High School, Class of 1983. Wayne and his wife, Susan have three daughters, Sarah, Shelby and Peyton.

Matt Ripe

CVR Energy

×Coming Soon.

Levi Shartzer

All Western Mortgage

× Coming Soon.

Craig Eike

Past Chair

John Deere, Coffeyville Works

×Craig Eike is the Business Unit Manager for Machining, Maintenance and Facilities for John Deere Coffeyville Works. Craig earned a BS degree from the University of Illinois in 1984 and has worked in the Product Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing throughout his career. Craig and his wife, Dawn, have been employed at John Deere for 24 and 22 years respectively, always in Coffeyville.

Craig, along with his son Ben, own and operate Bent E Quarter Horses LLC in Coffeyville. Craig has been an active member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church since arriving to Coffeyville. He enjoys spending time with his family and attending rodeo and equestrian activities.

Nick Cammarn

Brown’s Shoe Fit

Coming Soon

Kris Crane

Native American Fellowship, Inc

×Kris is a recent addition to the Chamber Board and is retired from the Coffeyville USD 445 School District where she was the Director of the Indian Education Program. She is currently employed by Cherokee Nation’s Gadugi Corps and works as an Administrative Assistant at Native American Fellowship, Inc., where she also serves as Secretary/Treasurer for the NAFI Board of Directors. A proud 1981 graduate of Field Kindley High School, Kris has been a strong supporter of the community, having previously served as President of the Coffeyville Historical Society for more than 15 years. She is currently serving on the Boards for both the Leadership Coffeyville and Coffeyville Area Chamber Ambassador Programs as well. Kris is married to Charlie Crane, who is the Melting Dept.Superintendent at Acme Foundry, Inc.

Nick McCollam

Derailed Commodity

×Nick McCollam is the manager of Derailed Commodity since 2005. He currently serves on the Coffeyville Chamber board, ICC alumni foundation executive board, Caney betterment group member, and Indy Chamber Ambassador and Pass board. He was a past Rotarian in Indy for 12 years. Graduated ICC and Attended Friends University via Coffeyville community college. His wife is Melinda Banning and has 2 daughters Kayla and Sadee along with 3 huge dogs INDEE, Django, and Kunye. You can find him golfing, fishing, or hunting in his off time or smoking some good bbq.

Adam Vander Linden

Chair Elect

Imperial Vending

×Adam Vander Linden is the General Manager of Imperial Vending at the Coffeyville Branch, which was formally known as Stephens Vending. Adam was born and raised in Coffeyville, KS where he graduated from Fiel Kindly High School in 1995. In the same year, he obtained a degree in Automotive Excellence and gained all ASE certifications. He began his career at Stephens Vending as a route driver, where he integrated his mechanical skills and knowledge to progress in the business as a repair technician. With his passion and drive, he continued to learn the business with the help of his mentor and owner of the business, Kyle Stephens. Adam began to expand the business and in 2019 became Vice President of Stephens Vending. Adam held the Vice President position until the merger of Stephens Vending and Imperial Vending in February of 2024. Upon the merger, Adam was asked to become the General Manager of the Coffeyville Branch. He has plans to continue in this role to serve the Coffeyville area and surrounding communities until his retirement.
Adam and his beautiful wife Alisha, who holds a position at CRMC, have made a home here in Coffeyville. Together, Adam and Alisha have raised four beautiful children, Kylie, Hannah, Jacob and Colton whom they are very proud of. In 2022, they welcomed an amazing granddaughter, Saylor.

Debbie Carter

Carter Automotive

Coming Soon

Will Hoy

Hall Levy Devore Bell Ott & Kritz, P.A.

×Coming soon

John Nichols

Nichols Hitching Post

×Coming Soon.

Chris Tatman

Acme Foundry

× Chris Tatman, a Coffeyville native, graduated from Field Kindley Memorial High School in 2000. He went on to earn a degree in Operations Management from Kansas State University in 2004. Following college, Chris returned to Coffeyville to join his family’s business, Acme Foundry, where he has worked for 20 years. He currently serves as a Product Analyst and is a member of the Board of Directors. Chris and his wife, Ashley, are proud parents to three children: Lincoln, Leah, and Leighton.

Ex-Officio Board Members

Craig Correll

USD 445

Dr. Craig A. Correll has served as an educator for over twenty years. Nearly ten of those years have been in Coffeyville at the central office as both assistant superintendent and superintendent. Dr. Correll’s commitment to Coffeyville has been evidenced by the countless relationships created between Coffeyville Public Schools and area businesses and organizations.

Dr. Correll has a doctorate in educational leadership and policy studies from the University of Kansas, a Master’s degree in building leadership from Pittsburg State University and a Bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Pittsburg State University. Dr. Correll has also taught as an adjunct professor at Pittsburg State University, Newman University and the University of Kansas. He has also served as a board trustee on a local community college and currently serves as a board trustee for Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.