Waukon Chamber of Commerce hires Leddia Tallman as new Executive Director

Waukon Chamber of Commerce has announced the hiring of a new Executive Director, Leddia Tallman. Tallman will graduate from the University of Northern Iowa (UNI) in May of this year with a major in Health Promotion and a minor in Advanced Leadership Techniques. She is a Cadet in the United States Iowa Army National Guard and is a member of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program at UNI. Since January of this year, Tallman has been completing an internship at Veteran’s Memorial Hospital, Waukon Wellness Center and Helping Services for Youth and Families.

Tallman’s past experience includes working at Classic Upward Bound, UNI’s Wellness Recreation Center, Farm & Home Supply and a public library. Her volunteer experience includes being a Red Cross Club member, ROTC/IANG Open House Mentor, Panther Push Volunteer and Big Brothers Big Sisters Volunteer.

Tallman is looking forward to working with businesses in the Waukon area.  She will be reaching out to discuss how the Waukon Chamber of Commerce can support businesses and the town of Waukon. All are invited to join in welcoming Leddia Tallman to her new position of Executive Director of the Waukon Chamber of Commerce. She can be reached at waukonchamber@gmail.com or at 563-568-4110.