Staff
Our staff is dedicated to the advancement of the Hutchinson/Reno County economy and work to provide existing and new businesses with the tools, incentives, opportunities, and assistance they need to thrive. We invite you to contact us to discover Why Hutch and to explore the many opportunities that are available to businesses and families located in Reno County.
Debra Teufel
President & CEO at Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce
620.860.8666 • Email
Debra Teufel is the President & CEO of the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce. Teufel began her role with the Hutch Chamber in 2017 where she oversees the Chamber, Greater Hutch and Visit Hutch. She has extensive experience in economic development and prior to assuming this role, she served as the Director of Public/Private Partnerships with the Price College of Business at the University of Oklahoma. She served as Vice President of the Greater Wichita Economic Development at the Wichita Metro Chamber of Commerce from 2008-2015, and has worked in economic development since 1999 across the south-central Kansas region. She holds a BS in Business Administration from Southwestern College in Winfield, KS, holds her Certification in Economic Development from the International Economic Development Council since 2008,and is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma’s Economic Development Institute.
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Lauren Storm
Business Retention & Expansion / Workforce Program Coordinator
620.662.3391 • Email
Lauren has lived in Hutchinson for the last five years. After graduating from the University of Kansas with an English Degree, Lauren spent 13 years working in the food and beverage industry, most recently as the bar manager and events coordinator for Jillian's Italian Grill. When not engaging in workforce programming, you can find Lauren relaxing on her porch serenading her cat with a ukulele. Lauren and her husband Devin recently became a family of three welcoming a baby boy to their family!
Katy Fallon
Economic Development Project Manager
620.615.9573 • Email
Katy Fallon is the Economic Development Project Manager of the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce. Fallon began her role with the Hutch Chamber in 2018 and is back after working in the Kansas City area from 2021-2023. She is excited to be back and continue building on her economic development experience in her home community and utilizing what she learned in Kansas City. During her time in Kansas City she served as the Vice President at the De Soto Chamber of Commerce and was part of the team that ushered in Panasonic. She holds a BS in Apparel and Textile Marketing from Kansas State University, along with a Business Administration Minor. In addition, she finished her Associate of Science in Business Administration at Hutchinson Community College. When not being an advocate for Hutchinson and Reno County, you can find her at every home Kansas State Football game and spending time with her family at Table Rock Lake!
Seth Farley
Marketing and Member Services
620.615.9572 • Email
Seth is a Hutchinson native who spent 20 years out of state. After graduating from Columbia College Chicago in 2009 with a degree in Film and Video he spent 15 years working as a 1st Assistant Director in Film and Television. He worked on projects of all shapes and sizes, from microbudget music videos to fully funded Super Bowl Commercials. However, Hutchinson never left Seth’s heart. He arrived back in Hutchinson in 2024. He is incredibly thrilled to be back. When not at work you can find Seth playing golf, pickleball or cycling. Seth is an avid sports fan. He closely follows K-State, The Green Bay Packers and especially The Pittsburgh Penguins.