Staff and Board

Chamber Staff

Get to know the Dickinson Area Chamber—your partner in connecting businesses and the community.

Esmae Stradling

Executive Director

In my role, I work closely with local businesses, community leaders, and members to support growth, create meaningful connections, and bring impactful events and initiatives to life. I love working for the Chamber because of the people I get to meet and collaborate with every day—no two days are ever the same, and we are always busy building something exciting for our community.

When I’m not at work, I enjoy spending time with my husband, Dylan. We love watching movies, trying new foods, traveling, and you can often find me with a coffee in hand or out shopping.

Krisden Gaston

Marketing & Member Relations Specialist

As the Marketing & Member Relations Specialist, I love being part of a community that supports one another and works together to grow and thrive. Whether it’s helping promote a local business, lending a hand at community events, or connecting people with new opportunities, I’m excited to be part of the work that brings our community together, supports local businesses, and helps make our community a wonderful place to live, work, and grow!

Outside of work, my husband, Justin, and I love spending time with family and friends. You can often find us cheering on our daughter, Alli, as she performs with the Baylor University Dance Team, or joining our son, Konnor, for a round of golf or a hunting adventure. Whether we’re visiting our home state of Alabama or traveling to Texas to spend time with our kids, we love making memories together. While our family keeps us on the go, we are truly excited to call North Dakota home and look forward to becoming part of this wonderful community!

Board

The Chamber’s Board of Directors governs Chamber activities generally, including setting the budget, adopting policies, rules and regulations, and controlling its property and finances. Its members consist of up to 15 volunteers who are nominated by community leaders and voted on by existing board members. They may serve up to two consecutive, 3-year terms.