Katie Warner
Jr. Vice Commander, VFW Post 1518
Since retiring from a 20 year career in the Navy, Katie continues to serve by volunteering throughout the community; including positions within the Ralph Holewinski VFW Post, her property owners association, and serving as an ambassador for the Chamber. As a nature enthusiast, she and her family have enjoyed their newfound rural lifestyle, and are consistently out on the trails and waters of northern Michigan. As a newer resident, she has been eager to explore and learn more about Gaylord and Otsego County, and is a part of the Leadership Otsego County 2023 class.
Why do you want to be a chamber ambassador? Moving to a new area you are unfamiliar with is difficult for anyone, but the added challenges of the pandemic and the volunteer work I was doing for nonprofits left me feeling I was not making the right connections to businesses and other organizations. Jumping into the Chamber has allowed me to network, learn Gaylord norms, and bridge my own knowledge gap but also assist others in not missing the ever so important relationships within the community.