The Clarion Development Alliance is excited to announce that effective July 1 2023, we have a brand new board and executive director! This board consists of 9 members.

Each and every board member is passionate about our community, wants positive changes, and promises to have clear and open communication to the community.


Melinda Anderson - President

Ennis Corp.

Brittany Howieson - Vice PResident

Leah Jean Boutique & Salon

Mark Skogerboe - Treasurer

First Citizen’s Bank

Lisa Hanson - Secretary

Hanson and Son’s Tire

Dakota VanHuen

Iowa Specialty Hospital

ElMarie Nel

Clarion Locker

Mackenzie McOllough

Hague Manufacturing & The Red Shed

Mike Ewing

Ewing Funeral Home and Monument

Sophia Valasquez

El Jalapeño Mexican Store & Grill

Sam Stumpf

Executive Director


Join A Committee

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Join A Committee 〰️

  • Join the Festival committe to help put together Clarion’s most anticipated event. The Festival Committee meets once a month

  • The Business Relations Committee is comprised of experienced leaders who understand how to persevere and implement long term growth strategies. They will develop and foster collaboration across multiple organizations to stimulate and promote growth within the business community. They will support investor businesses with their endeavors pertaining to business retention, interviews, and creating special business events to enhance the growth of the community. Be a point of contact for all In-Home Businesses.

  • The Retail and Events Committee provides fun networking opportunities for businesses. As well as events that are philanthropic and bring people to the community.The primary focus is to explore meaningful and sustainable opportunities for business growth. They will plan, organize, market and promote events that encourage people to shop local.

    Non Retail events include:

    Valentines Dinner Theatre

    Easter Egg Hunt

    Spring Masquerade Ball/ Annual Meeting

    Cinco de Mayo

    Family Fun Night

    Golf Outing

    Meal on Main

    Latin American Independence Day (September 16)

    Business Trick or Treat

    Small Business Saturday

    Facilitate and events needed by other committees

  • This Advisor will serve as the liaison between the CDA and the diverse cultures in our community. Offering support and assistance to CDA members in the community. Planning events for this specific group as well as offering translation support on other events.

  • Will help market and promote the community and support CDA functions. They are the welcoming arm of the CDA and will mentor new members through personal visits during the year. They will gather member feedback and perception of the CDA programs and services. They will assist with ribbon cuttings after business expansions and grand openings. They will be providing ideas, monitoring investor benefits and services; overseeing privileges and rights; enhancing the value of membership; serving as a team of ambassadors; tracking membership satisfaction.

  • The Budget/Finance Committee is responsible for the monitoring of CDA finances, internal control, and risk management activities. Duties of the committee shall be to review the financial condition of the organization and recommend to the Board financial policies, goals, and budgets.