MARCE KING
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Marce King, a lifelong resident of Owen County became the Executive Director in February of 2019. Marce had previously been the Executive Director of a local non-for-profit for eleven years. She is also the Owen County Bicentennial president as well as a free-lance photographer, artist, and graphic designer. She has two children. Her daughter is currently working towards her Master’s degree and her son is an EMT for Lifeline. Owen County holds a special place in Marce’s heart and she is thankful for the privilege to serve her Indiana Home!
ABOUT
The Owen County Chamber of Commerce is comprised of businessmen and women and private individuals working in partnership to make Owen County a better place in which to live and work.
VISION
The vision of the Owen County Chamber of Commerce & EDC shall be to represent the business community in the development of goals and programs, which improve the economic well-being of our citizens and improve and preserve our quality of life.
MISSION
Our mission is to inform, engage, and connect with our membership and the community through marketing, networking, and education opportunities.
"There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about."
– Margaret J. Wheatley
Our Team
MARCE KING
CEO
Marce King, a lifelong resident of Owen County, is the CEO of the Owen County Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development. Marce facilitates collaboration across organizations in her community and region to empower and represent the Owen County business community. She has two children, both of whom are married. Marce also enjoys hiking. Owen County holds a special place in Marce’s heart, and she is thankful for the privilege to serve her Indiana Home..
TOM WALLACE
admin@myowencountychamber.com
Tom Wallace, born and raised in Owen County, graduated from Owen Valley High School, received a BS at Purdue University, a MS from Indiana University, and a Principals license from Indiana State. Upon marrying his high school sweetheart, Becky Stahl, he taught high school before embarking on a career in the agriculture private sector for 20+years. Retiring from teaching at Owen Valley High School after 18 years, he and Becky reside on the Stahl family farm in the Arney area. He enjoys fishing and managing his CRP land and Timber. He and Becky have two daughters, Amanda and Alissa, two son in laws, Dale and Zach and three grandchildren, Catie, Owen and Matti. We both enjoy the outdoors and Becky has some beautiful landscaping.
Hope Huston
MEDIA SPECIALIST/COWORKING MANANGER
Hope Huston grew up in Owen County, and just recently married and moved to Bloomington. Hope enjoys helping people. She has received her Bachelor's degree in Missions with an emphasis on social justice, and a Master's degree in Social Work. She also enjoys working with media and editing programs. This position allows her to work directly with the community and utilizes her skills with media content. She is excited to take on this position as a Media Specialist/Coworking Manager for the Chamber. She hopes to make a difference in her home town.
Hope Huston
MEDIA SPECIALIST/COWORKING MANANGER
exchange@myowencountychamber.com
Hope Huston grew up in Owen County, but moved to Kentucky to attend Asbury University, where she received her Bachelor's degree in Missions with an emphasis on social justice. She then received her Master's degree in Social Work from Aurora University. She moved back to her home state when she married her husband, Jacob Huston. She enjoys working with media and editing programs and manages her own freelance business, H2O Media, on the side. Working at the Owen Chamber allows her to work directly with the community and utilizes her skills with media content, as a Media Specialist/Coworking Manager. She also enjoys video games, sitcoms, biking, and cuddles with her dog, Winston.
Danny Letman
EDC Manager
Danny Letman has lived in the Bloomington and Spencer area for most of his life. Education is important to him as he is an IU Alumnus and has now taught middle school students in Bloomington for nearly 7 years! He's also spent time flipping houses in Owen County. He believes that it is exciting to see our region growing, and he is eager to serve Owen County through working for the Chamber. He loves his family, his dog and spending any time he can reading or being outdoors
Martha Miller
Member Engagement Specialist
membership@myowencountychamber.com
Martha Miller is a lifelong Owen County resident excited to be able to give back to the county she was raised in. Balancing her professional life with being a devoted mother of three, Martha believes in the importance of teamwork, both at home and in the workplace. She thrives on the challenges of managing a busy household while ensuring that every member feels valued and heard. Outside of her professional commitments, Martha enjoys spending time outdoors, especially in the fall. She loves hiking at local State parks and kayaking in any free time.