Chamber Staff
The Chamber staff is here to make your membership work for you. If you ever have questions about your membership,
upcoming events, sponsorships, the Chamber website or how you can get involved... we are here to help.
Please contact the Chamber at (316) 788-3421 or email a staff member with the links below.
Mark has worked at the Derby Chamber of Commerce since September 2013. As the President & CEO he is responsible for the day to day operations of the Chamber and long-term fiscal planning.
Mark is Derby High School graduate and has a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from Friends University. He is a retired Sergeant from the Derby Police Department and has been involved with the Chamber since 1999. After retirement, Mark was elected to serve on the Chamber Board of Directors from 2005 - 2012. He also served on the Derby City Council from 2007 - 2019. In 2023, he was elected as Mayor of Derby.
Mark is very active with McConnell Air Force Base and was selected to be an Honorary Commander in 2018. In 2021 Mark was one of two people selected to represent McConnell AFB as a Civic Leader of the Air Forces Air Mobility Command.
He has been married to his wife Echo for 23 years. Together they have a 22 year old son named Mason, who is a Derby Police Officer, and 3 golden retrievers. When he’s not at work, you can probably find Mark lounging by the pool during the summer months, attempting to travel to all 50 states (only 6 to go!) or hanging up spectacular Christmas light displays at his house in the winter (2020 & 2021 Community Christmas Light Contest Winner).
Lindsi has worked at the Derby Chamber of Commerce since July 2013. As the Marketing and Special Events Director, Lindsi oversees the planning, promotion, and execution of all Chamber events and programs. She manages sponsorship opportunities, coordinates event logistics, and leads all marketing efforts, including social media and graphic design. Her work is focused on creating engaging experiences that connect members with each other and with the Derby community.
Lindsi is a Derby High School graduate and has a Bachelor's degree in Marketing and Business Administration from Wichita State University. She is an active member of Rotary District 5680 and volunteers her time on various committees.
She has been married to her husband Kyle for 8 years. Together they have a 5 year old son named Nolin and 2 feisty chihuahuas. When she’s not at work, you can probably find Lindsi snuggled up with a good book, planning her next theme park vacation or counting down the days until Halloween.
Diona has worked at the Derby Chamber of Commerce since February 2025. As the Membership Relations Manager, Diona welcomes and onboards new members, manages member profiles, and oversees billing and account maintenance to ensure every Chamber member has a smooth and engaging experience.
Diona is a Derby High School graduate and has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a minor in Accounting from Wichita State University.
She and her boyfriend, James, have been together for 9 years. Together they have 2 rescued furbabies, Ebby and Sawyer.
When she is not at work, you can find Diona going on long walks or hiking trips with her boyfriend and 2 furbabies, being a homebody watching horror movies on Netflix, or planning their next Harley motorcycle trip.
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