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.

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"There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about."
– Margaret J. Wheatley

Our Team

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MARCE KING
CEO

marce@myowencountychamber.com

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

media@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

edc@myowencountychamber.com

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

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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.

Dazia Drake

exchange@myowencountychamber.com

Dazia, an Owen Valley High School alum from Spencer, earned a bachelor’s in sports management and marketing at Huntington University. She’s set to complete her MBA with a focus on coaching and leadership in summer ‘25. In her free time, she enjoys photography, longboarding, video games, and time with her cat, Echo.