Chamber Staff
Dale Steenbergen
President & CEO
(307) 778-1406
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Dale G. Steenbergen is the President & Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce. Prior career accomplishments include more than 18 years of successful management experience in Chambers of Commerce, Agri-Business operations and Small Business. Dale's track record of streamlining organizations has lead to increased productivity and profits including a 48% membership increase in less than 3 years at the Dahlonega Georgia Chamber. Dale’s policy expertise in local state and federal advocacy efforts have led to major improvements in policy regarding business and increased funding for needed local and regional projects.
In addition to his tenure in Cheyenne Dale has also served as the President of the Dahlonega, Georgia and
Dale received a BA degree in Political Science from
He has been a member of the Board of Directors of the Georgia Economic Developers Association and the Georgia Chamber of Commerce Executives. During his tenure with the Woodward Chamber, Dale was a member of the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce Executives including serving as Secretary-Treasurer, the Prairie Heritage Alliance and the Prairie States Coalition Steering Committee. He was a graduate of Leadership Woodward and a member of the Woodward Rotary Club.
Dale and his wife, Sharon, have one daughter Grace.
Laurie Farkas
Public Relations Director/Vice President
(307) 638-3388
Laurie Farkas is the Public Relations Director of the Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce. Prior career accomplishments include more than 15 years of successful experience in the field of television broadcasting and public relations.
Laurie began her career employed with CBS New Channel Five in Cheyenne, where she served as Assistant News Director, feature Health Reporter, Producer and Main Anchor for the 5:30 and 10 news broadcasts. Laurie was also employed by EchoStar Communications, the parent company of DISH Network and was the Anchor/Producer of DISH Network News.
Laurie is proud to say she’s a Cheyenne, Wyoming native. She attended college at the University of Wyoming, majoring in Interpersonal Communication and Journalism. She served as Miss Wyoming in 1991, representing the state in the Miss America pageant in Atlantic City, NJ. She is a graduate of the Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce Leadership Cheyenne program, is a past Chairperson of the Wyoming March of Dimes, she has served as speaker and master of ceremonies for numerous community programs.
She is married to husband Steven Farkas and adores her two children; Alexandra age 11 and Austin age 10. In her spare time, Laurie enjoys volunteering at her children’s school, hiking, snorkeling, jogging and is a proud soccer mom.
Sandi Baker
Director of Financial Operations
(307) 778-1412
(307) 701-0380 - Cell
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Sandi Baker is the Director of Financial Operations of the Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Cheyenne Foundation. Prior to moving to
She has been with the Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce for four years. She is a graduate of Leadership Cheyenne, class of 2006-2007.
Sandi grew up in Boulder, Colorado, and attended college in Glenwood Springs. She spent three years in Berlin, Germany, where she lived "on the economy" and learned to speak the language.
Sandi and her husband, Steve, moved to Cheyenne over four years ago to help care for her elderly dad. They have three children and a grandson. Sandi enjoys fishing, golfing and playing the piano.
Molly Box
Advocacy and Web Communications Director
(307) 638-3388
(307) 287-1413 - Cell
Molly Box is the Advocacy and Web Communications Director at the Chamber. She is responsible for Governmental and Military Affairs, Advocacy and also maintains the social networks and website.
Molly is a native of Cheyenne, WY. She attended the University of Wyoming and earned a BA in Political Science with minors in French and Art. While in college, she had the opportunity to study abroad in France and work in Yellowstone National Park. She worked for Senator Enzi in Washington, DC before starting work with the Chamber. She is also on the Board of Directors for the Laramie County Community Partnership and a member of the Community Health committee for the CRMC.
Molly is an avid fly-fisherwoman and artist, and spends most of her spare time at either one of these hobbies. She is now an active member of the Cheyenne Artist Guild. She loves to travel but is glad to be back living in Wyoming with her friends and family.
Ruby Hernandez
Membership Director
(307) 778-1405
Ruby is the new Membership Director for the Cheyenne Chamber. She is new to the Chamber, but not to the small business world. She hopes to enrich the business community with the knowledge of how the Chamber is an asset to their organization.
Ruby was born and raised in Denver. She comes from a small tight-knit family very much like Cheyenne. She attended University of Denver-Colorado. She is the previous owner of two restaurants, a nightclub and has also worked in real-estate.
She enjoys spending her free time painting and going to art museums when not working for the Chamber.
Alexis Valerio
Administrative Assistant
(307) 638-3388
Alexis is in charge of all Administrative work with the Chamber. She likes to spend her time with her two wonderful children. She started working with the Chamber through the CLIMB Wyoming program, of which she is a graduate.