Our Staff

Wayne Mays, President/CEO  (hired 11/6/2007)
The President/CEO of the Siloam Springs Chamber of Commerce is the top paid staff person, reporting directly to the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors, oversees all operations and work of the Chamber, and manages staff members and volunteers.  wayne@siloamchamber.com

Patti Eiland, Director of Public Relations, Special Events and Information Technology  (hired 9/16/2002)
The Director of Public Relations, Special Events and Information Technology of the Siloam Springs Chamber of Commerce focuses on communicating with the members and the public, organizes and oversees the Chamber’s special events and their committees and handles information technology needs within the office.  patti@siloamchamber.com

Karen Johnston, Director of Operations  (hired 4/18/2011)

The Director of Operations of the Siloam Springs Chamber of Commerce is responsible for all the business of the Chamber.  She focuses on all accounting aspects, including member accounts and budgeting.  Responsibilities include  handling all needs of the Chamber as a business, itself.  karen@siloamchamber.com

Gary Comiskey, Director of Economic Development and Membership  (hired 10/1/2011)

The Director of Economic Development and Membership of the Siloam Springs Chamber of Commerce focuses on all aspects of Economic Development as it relates to the Siloam Springs Community and Northwest Arkansas.  Another focus is on recruiting and retaining members, as well as helping any businesses and groups with any questions or concerns.  gary@siloamchamber.com