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 over 30 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 current and past board service with Junior Achievement of Idaho, Girl Scouts of Silver Sage Board Development Committee, USGLC’s Idaho Advisory Committee, and the Idaho Chamber Alliance.
Contact Sean at
Office: 208.577.2440
Heather Hill - Director of Member Services
Before joining the Meridian Chamber, Heather built her career in member services and multi-location restaurant operations, developing strong teams, creating meaningful connections, and delivering exceptional service.
Heather has proudly called Idaho home since 2023. She is passionate about bringing people together, developing leaders, and helping local businesses feel supported, connected, and positioned for success. Outside of work, she enjoys camping with her husband, daughter, and their three dogs and spending as much time outdoors as possible, especially walking her dogs.
Whether you have questions about your membership, want to get involved with a committee, are interested in sponsoring an event, or are considering joining the Chamber, Heather is here to help you find the right opportunities and make meaningful connections.
Contact Heather at:
Office: 208.577.2442
Lauren Garman - Marketing and Communications Manager
Lauren Garman serves as the Marketing & Communications Manager at the Meridian Chamber of Commerce, where she leads strategic marketing initiatives to strengthen member relations, boost community engagement, and elevate the Chamber’s presence throughout the region. Since joining the Chamber in July 2023, she has managed marketing efforts for more than 200 events, including the signature Meridian Oktoberfest, which draws over 12,000 attendees annually.
Lauren’s expertise spans social media strategy, graphic design, email marketing, tourism marketing, website management, membership directory development, press releases, media relations, and community engagement. Her work helps drive visibility and connection for local businesses while promoting Meridian as a thriving place to live, work, and grow.
A proud graduate of The College of Idaho, Lauren holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and pursued minors in Communications, Health Performance, and Professional Foundations with a specialization in Finance. Her passion for marketing began during an internship with Albertsons Companies, where she developed a strong foundation in real-world strategy and campaign execution.
Whether you’re a Chamber member looking to enhance your visibility or a community partner seeking support, Lauren is always ready to lend a helping hand. Feel free to reach out to her for any marketing-related inquiries or collaboration opportunities.
Contact Lauren at:
Office: 208.577.2444
Grace Kok - Executive Operations Manager
Grace has always had a love for bringing people together and being involved in the community around her. A proud West Ada School District graduate, she attended Idaho Fine Arts Academy with an emphasis in Theatre Arts, where she developed an early appreciation for the planning, coordination, and attention to detail that go into bringing an idea to life.
Grace began her career in hospitality with Hilton in 2017, where she spent five years building a strong foundation in customer service, communication, and creating positive experiences for guests. In 2022, she transitioned into the legal field as a Client Experience Specialist with Malek + Malek. During her two years with the firm, she strengthened her attention to detail and developed valuable experience in organization, accuracy, and managing the many moving pieces behind the scenes.
Grace joined the Meridian Chamber of Commerce in 2024 as Executive Assistant to President/CEO Sean Evans. After two years in the role, she was promoted to Executive Operations Manager, where she now oversees the Chamber’s day-to-day operations while continuing the very important task of keeping Sean in line when needed.
A large part of Grace’s role is planning and executing more than 100 Chamber events each year, ranging from member programs and networking events to some of the Chamber’s largest annual events. The biggest undertaking of them all is Meridian Oktoberfest, where Grace serves as Event Manager and oversees the many moving pieces that bring the event together - from vendors and sponsors to logistics, timelines, and everything in between. She enjoys taking events from an idea on paper to a successful experience for members, businesses, and the community, combining her organization and attention to detail with her love of bringing people together.
Outside of work, Grace enjoys spending time with her husband, Jakob, and their two dogs, Harper and Phoebe, as well as taking on creative projects and finding new ways to put her eye for design to use. She believes life should be fun, work should be meaningful, and there’s almost always a way to make things a little more aesthetically pleasing.
Contact Grace at:
Office: 208.888.2817