HYPE Steering Committee

Sydney is Event Coordinator for the Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce. Sydney will assist with the planning, coordination and execution of the Chamber's community events and other projects and programs, such as HYPE, the Chamber's Young Professionals program.
She is a graduate of Mankato State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communication with an emphasis in Personal Relations and a minor in Marketing. While studying at MSU she coached Girls High School diving, where she promoted teamwork and strong sportsmanship among the athletes. Sydney enjoys spending time with family, fishing, water sports, and cooking.

Kadie is the General Manager of the Lora Hotel and a graduate of North Dakota State University. She serves on the Discover Stillwater Board of Directors, her HOA board, and is active in industry associations. When she's not working, Kadie enjoys golf, running, karaoke, quality time with her Grandma, and is a licensed wedding officiant. Kadie prides herself on creating a memorable and positive experience for guests. 

Frances serves as director of marketing for St. Croix Brewing Company, Stillwater's soon-to-open boutique brewery, beer garden and Public House located in the city's oldest standing building in the historic downtown district. She, along with her family, is excited to welcome the community and visitors to our brewery where you'll find 'history in a pint!' 

Nate is an agent with Goosehead Insurance located in Stillwater, MN. Nate joined Goosehead because of his unwavering commitment to take care of his clients. Using cutting edge technology to shop with dozens of "A" rated insurance companies in just a few minutes, he is able to find the right coverage at a competitive price. He takes the time to review all of the options and customizes a policy based on the unique risks and desires of each client. After finalizing an option, Nate is backed by a service team that has the highest client loyalty rating in the industry. 

Kelly works for Discover Stillwater, the convention and visitor bureau for Oak Park Heights and Stillwater, MN. She is a graduate from the University of Minnesota- Morris, and holds a certificate from the University of Minnesota for Growing Tourism Leadership, along with a certificate in Nonprofit Administration. Kelly was part of the award-winning efforts for “Integrated Marketing and Branding” recognized at the 2020 Explore Minnesota Tourism Awards Ceremony. She is an alumnus of the Blandin Community Leadership Program, and serves on numerous volunteer boards. She has a strong passion for travel, historic downtowns, and marketing, and is enjoying becoming part of the Stillwater community.

Joe works at Willis Towers Watson advising commercial construction, real estate, and design professional companies on their insurance programs and overall risk management needs. He and his wife, Lauren met while attending UW-Madison. Lauren owns an interior design practice in downtown Stillwater and they have three children. Joe is a fan of all things Wisconsin: cheese, beer, lakes, supper clubs, and The Packers.

Jeremy Tyler is a visionary that helps businesses think big, envision the future, and discover what is possible. As the Managing Director of Xceptional, he oversees the day-to-day operations of the company and leads the Account Services department which is responsible for developing and nurturing client relationships. For Jeremy, seeing team members and clients succeed is the most rewarding aspect of his role. Outside of the office, Jeremy enjoys spending time with his son fishing and weight training.