2021 Board Members
Thank you to our volunteer board members.
Nichole DesLauriers
President
Nichole is the Sales Specialist at American Family Insurance. She grew up in the Langford/Pierpont area and is a graduate of Mount Marty College with a dual Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Psychology. She has a driving passion for helping others and working with small businesses in the area. Nichole lives in Clark with her husband Bryce and their 2 children Seth and Abby.
Trevor Forest
Vice President
Trevor was born and raised in the Clark community. He attended college at South Dakota State University and graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Landscape Design & Architecture. He returned to the Clark area in 2017 and is an Insurance Agent with Western Agency. He is an active community member, local Rotary club member and firefighter on the Clark Volunteer Fire Dept.
Cassi Kottke
Treasurer
Cassi was born and raised in the Clark community. She attended college at Augustana and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management. Cassi works for First Advantage in Atlanta, GA as a Customer Success Director. Cassi is very active in the community; co-president of the CHS Alumni Association and also serves on the South Dakota Volleyball Officials Association Board. Cassi spearheads Clark Potato Days and Clark Chatter. Cassi resides in Clark with her husband Brandon and son Brody.
Valorie Flatten
Secretary
Valorie was born and raised in Clark, SD. She earned her degree as a Dental Assistant from Minnesota West & furthered her education with a degree in Dental Hygiene from USD. She worked as a hygienist for 12 years, until 2016 when she returned to Clark to co-own and manage Black Claw Bait & Tavern. In 2019 she co-founded an apparel printing business, Kick’nGear. She enjoys being part of the Clark Area Chamber & Amazing Race. Her son, Gavin, who is a college graduate lives in Aberdeen - she lives with her husband Casey, & daughter Raigan just outside of town
Jessica Nordhus
Board Member
Jessica is a CHS alumni. She is currently a co-owner in one of Clarks brand new up and coming businesses Farmers Daughter Boutique. She is also employed by the Clark School as a Paraprofessional. Jessica heads up our events and been an instrumental part in gaining excitement with the Chamber of Commerce.
Tammy Rusher
Board Member
Tammy grew up in Alaska and attended college at USD in Vermillion. Tammy is a teacher with Clark School District. Her second job is the Clark Golf Course Manager. Tammy is a “transplant” to Clark. Her and her two children moved here 9 years ago. Her family has quickly grown to love the wonderful town of Clark. Tammy enjoys being involved in community, school and church activities.
Pam Dekker
Board Member
Pam is a long time Clark County resident and a great supporter of everything local! She owned Dekker Hardware for 10+ years. She is one of the board’s most willing volunteers even though she has since sold the Hardware store Pam is still a very big advocate for all of our local businesses. Pam stays very active with her grandchildren and book club.
Melissa Mudgett
Board Member
Melissa is a returning member to the Clark Chamber. She was a member for six years from 2012-2018. Melissa is originally from White, SD graduating from Deubrook High School and Lake Area Technical College in Ag Banking and Finance. She has made Clark her home for the last 24 years. Melissa is an Agricultural Banker for Dacotah Bank in Clark. She is also involved with the community as a Clark County 4-H Leader, Treasurer of the Clark Area Baseball & Softball Board and Clark Area Rec Center Committee. In her “free” time Melissa enjoys going to her kid’s activities and sporting events. Melissa and her husband Troy farm in NE Clark County and have three children, Conner, Caitlyn and Camden.
Angie O’Neill Werdel
Board Member
Angie is the newest Chamber Board Member. Angie was born and raised in the Clark community. She is a CHS Alumni and graduated from The University of South Dakota with a Bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene. She currently works as a dental hygienist for Northside Dental offices in Watertown. She has a strong business background being raised while her father Mike owned Sportsman’s bar and grill, as well as playing a crucial role in her husband’s business Werdel Construction. She lives in Clark with her husband Travis and their two kids Emree and Kamden who keep her busy with club sports year round!
Contact US
Clark Area Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 163
Clark SD 57225
clarkareachamberofcommerce@gmail.com