10/08/2026
You guys!!! I finally sat down to catch up on all of this and I'm truly honored by everyone already standing with me to move this community forward. It means more than you know.
For those who don't know me yet, I'm an Indiana kid who joined the Air Force and got bounced around a couple duty stations, a lot of training stops and two tours overseas before finally landing in Guernsey in 2014.
After over 11 years of service, I decided to get out in 2020 and make this place my home, instead of just another layover.
I learned early on in my career that I loved leading, teaching, supporting and helping people and organizations successful. That made me hungry to learn more about people and business, and how the two can work best together, so I went back to school for a bachelor's in business leadership and a master's in human resource management.
Now I get to put all of it to work for you!
I've got big ideas, plans and goals to share, but I want to hear yours first! Please share with me your business goals and ambitions, your roadblocks, and how I can help. I'll be showing up at your door to find out, so consider yourself warned 😜
Why does this matter to me, you ask? Well, I'd love to tell you. I chose to stay in Wyoming knowing the opportunities were limited, and I want our kids to have that same choice. I'm not asking for easy. Nothing worth having ever came easy, and it’s not lost on me that hard work never scared anybody around here.
However, a kid who's willing to work their tail off shouldn't have to leave just to make a decent living. I think the only way to change that is a willingness to keep learning and adapting, building a strong local economy, and all of us working together to create meaningful careers they can grow into right here at home.
What a privilege it is to help shape that future for the next generation. I'm grateful, I'm all in, and I can't wait to see what we can build together.
Respectfully,
Kevin
Please Welcome Kevin Gross, Our New Executive Director
Dear Platte County and Chamber Members,
On behalf of the Chamber Board of Directors, I am thrilled to introduce Kevin Gross as the new Executive Director of the Platte County Chamber of Commerce.
After a thoughtful search, the Board is confident that Kevin is a dynamic fit for this position. He brings energy, vision, and a genuine enthusiasm for supporting local businesses, and we believe he will be a strong advocate for our members and for the growth of our community.
Kevin will be reaching out to each of you personally to introduce himself, and he looks forward to meeting you in person at your place of business, at Chamber events, and around town. He is eager to hear your stories, learn what matters most to you, and understand how the Chamber can better serve you. Please take a moment to share your ideas, questions, and priorities with him. Your input will help shape the direction of the Chamber in the year ahead.
The strength of our Chamber has always come from its members, and I know you will give Kevin the same warm welcome that makes Platte County such a special place to do business. Please join me in welcoming him to our team and to our community.
Thank you, as always, for your continued support of the Chamber.
Jen Stone
Chairman, Platte County Chamber of Commerce
