Mt. Pleasant Chamber selects new Executive Vice President

Rachel Lindeen will begin her position as the Mt. Pleasant Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice President February 13. (Photo Submitted)

MOUNT PLEASANT — The Mount Pleasant Chamber Alliance announced the selection of its new Executive Vice President Rachel Lindeen, Tuesday, Jan. 10.

Effective Feb. 13, Lindeen, a Mount Pleasant native, will fill the vacancy created when Kristi Perry resigned Nov. 30.

“Rachel has a wide range of experience in chamber and economic development work,” said Chamber Board President Meg Richtman said. “She has an infectious passion for government relations, workforce development, and employee retention that she will bring to our community.”

“Workforce issues continue to be at the forefront of employer needs,” Richtman said. “We could not be more thrilled to have Rachel lead our Chamber Alliance. I am confident her impressive background and commitment to Henry County will build upon the work of those before her.”

Lindeen’s nine years of experience in the Chamber of Commerce industry most recently includes serving as the Talent Development & Government Relations Director at the Greater Burlington Partnership.

In this position, Lindeen managed workforce and talent recruitment, led government relations activities, worked on regional workforce initiatives and led numerous events and volunteers.

“The Mt. Pleasant Area Development Commission (ADC) Board of Directors is extremely excited to work with Rachel Lindeen as the new Executive Vice President,” ADC Vice Chair Carla McNamee said. “Rachel [Lindeen] brings a wealth of knowledge to the region and the state regarding workforce development, housing, and business recruitment.”

“She will be an asset to the Henry County Community,” McNamee continued. “The ADC Board is excited for the opportunity to work and collaborate with her to promote economic development.”

In addition to her work experience, Lindeen graduated from the University of Iowa with a degree in economics and completed the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Organizational Management. She is very active on numerous boards and volunteer organizations throughout Southeast Iowa.

“I am excited and honored to be given the opportunity to lead the Mount Pleasant Chamber Alliance, and I am thrilled to be entrusted with this critical work,” Lindeen added. “I look forward to working with businesses and the community that makes Mount Pleasant and Henry County a success.”

The Chamber Alliance looks forward to working with Lindeen to continue to enhance the lives of residents in Henry County through continued economic growth and quality of life.