Jaime Salinas .
Executive Director
The chamber is here to be a catalyst, convener and champion for you and businesses like yours. Every member is different and has unique strengths and challenges specific to them and their business/industry. Proudly, we work intentionally to engage, promote, and support YOUR business whether we are at the state capitol, or here in the Worthington working on programs, events and services created to address your business needs.
My wife and I have been in the area for nearly 20 years. Our son and daughter have grown up here, and we’ve chosen to stay in Worthington because this is home. After a 15-year career at the local radio station, I find myself in my position at FORWARD Worthington. What is my favorite thing about this place? I can’t actually answer the question with just one thing. It’s the special blend of many aspects of our community. Whether you live here or are visiting, I hope you take time to enjoy all we have to offer in our community.
Kris Hohensee .
Economic Development & Membership
I have lived in the Worthington Area for 35 years now. I moved here from the Twin Cities to marry a man from the area. I worked in Worthington as a hair stylist until 2006. At that time, I went to complete my Bachelor’s Degree in anticipation of starting a new career. During the last 7 years of my first career, I worked part time for an international company where I assisted salons, beauty schools, or other cosmetology related businesses in starting or developing their business. I would assist them with their marketing or business plans, inventory control, employee education, and more. Doing this work was when I decided to shift gears to this type of work.
I went on to work as a Managing Director for a local facility, I was the Membership Engagement and Special Events Director including Funds Development at another organization and a Regional Program Developer prior to taking on the FORWARD Worthington position. The work I have done with creating opportunities and developing relationships and partnering resources together has been so fulfilling. I have had the chance to work with some entrepreneurs and have been enlightened by their optimism. I love the area and cannot imagine living anywhere else, this is home.
Susan Noerenberg .
Office Manager
I was born and raised in Worthington. My husband and I moved to an acreage and raised our daughter within the local school districts. My career path has led me to opportunities that have given me knowledge and the ability to handle many different situations. I have been a bank teller, loan secretary, insurance seller, insurance and billing for a Chiropractor, abstractor, church office manager and currently working in customer service at the YMCA, customer service at the JBS Fieldhouse, and the office manager for FORWARD Worthington.
I enjoy the small town feel of Worthington. My intention is to work towards ways to enhance Worthington to grow to its fullest potential.
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