Our staff is here to serve and promote our member businesses and our community. Please reach out to us if you need assistance!
Sean Evans - President/CEO
Sean has 29 years of experience in organizational management, marketing, media and nonprofit management. During his career in the media industry, he served as Publisher for newspapers in Oklahoma and Arkansas before moving to Idaho to be Publisher and Vice President of the Idaho Business Review from 2009 to 2014 and also spent time with the Idaho Press and Meridian Press. Sean served as President/CEO of Junior Achievement of Idaho from 2016 to 2020.
Sean joined the Meridian Chamber in January 2020 and lead the organization during the fastest growing three years in its history. “Sean understands strong partnerships and how to support our business community, which is a priority for the Chamber. He also is a proven leader who is motivated and driven to lead our Chamber to the next level.” (Cheryl Parker Adams, Chamber Board Chair 2020).
Sean was recognized in 2023 as a CEO of Influence by the Idaho Business Review. Sean's commitment to the community outside of his day job and it is shown in his board service with Junior Achievement of Idaho, Girl Scouts of Silver Sage Board Development Committee, USGLC’s Idaho Advisory Committee. Sean currently serves as the Board Chair for the Idaho Chamber Alliance.
Sean and his wife, Amanda, live in Meridian and have two daughters that have graduated from Mountain View High School and both currently attend Boise State University.
Contact Sean at
Office: 208.577.2440
Email: ceo@meridianchamber.org
Heather Hill - Director of Member Services
Before joining the Meridian Chamber, Heather served as Member Services Director at the Idaho Manufacturing Alliance and spent four years as Operations Director of Service for Ethan Stowell Restaurants, overseeing 15 locations and leading powerhouse teams.
A Seattle transplant now two years into her Idaho adventure, Heather brings a passion for building connections, developing leaders, and helping local businesses thrive. Off the clock, she’s camping in the RV with her husband, daughter, and their three dogs, exploring Meridian’s walking trails, and chasing down the best chicken wings in the Valley.
Got questions about your membership? Want to join a committee, sponsor an event, or become a Chamber member? Heather’s your go-to person - she’s here to help and get you connected!
Contact Heather at:
Office: 208.577.2442
Email: heather@meridianchamber.org
Lauren Garman - Marketing and Communications Coordinator
Lauren recently graduated from The College of Idaho, where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. Her dedication to expanding her knowledge led her to pursue three minors in Communications, Health Performance, and Professional Foundations with a specialization in Finance.
Lauren’s journey to the marketing field began during her internship with Albertsons Company where she gained hands-on experience and developed a solid foundation in marketing strategies. Now, as the face of our social media and marketing efforts, Lauren is ready to support our members in achieving their business goals. We invite you to reach out to Lauren for any marketing-related inquiries or support. She is willing to lend a helping hand!
Contact Lauren at:
Office: 208.577.2444
Email: lauren@meridianchamber.org
Grace Gabby - Executive Assistant
Grace was born and raised in Meridian and graduated from the Idaho Fine Arts Academy in 2017, specializing in Theatre Arts. Then, driven by her love for caring for others, she spent five years working for Hilton and then transitioned to Smith & Malek as their Client Experience Specialist. Grace has two dogs so she’s perpetually covered in white husky fur, she loves lounging by the pool in the sunshine whenever she gets the chance, and she is excited to be involved in the community!
If you ever have questions about your membership profile, billing, or an event, contact Grace!
Contact Grace at:
Office: 208.888.2817
Email: grace@meridianchamber.org