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The Marion Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the appointment of three new members to its board of directors: Bob Fortner of ImOn Communications, Matthew Sampson of U.S. Cellular and Andy Streit of Hy-Vee. Mr. Fortner joined ImOn Communications in 2007 as Director of Network Operations. He’s worked in the cable network industry for over 25 years including experience with Cox Communications, TCI, and McLeod. Mr. Sampson joined U.S. Cellular in 2000 and is currently Director of Sales for Iowa and Nebraska serving the agent channel. Mr. Sampson returned to Marion in 2009 after spending time in Chicago, Illinois and Knoxville, Tennessee. Mr. Streit is currently Store Director at Marion Hy-Vee and began his career with the company when he was 16. He served in the Marine Corps until 1995 and is a Gulf War Veteran. Prior to coming to Marion, Mr. Streit held Store Director positions in Des Moines, West Des Moines and Davenport. In addition to the new board members, the Chamber welcomes 2017-18 Board Chair Scott Stephens of Sheets Forrest Draper Insurance.