About TIBA
Independent businesses, working together since 2007
The Topeka Independent Business Association is organized to promote the formation, growth and viability of small and independently owned businesses in the Topeka area. We are run by local owners, for local owners.
What we focus on
Three areas that matter to small business owners
TIBA also brings owners with common interests together to talk through business and political issues in a roundtable format.
Health insurance and healthcare
Helping Shawnee County businesses understand their options for affordable, honest and manageable health insurance and health care.
Member education
Programs for business owners and their key employees, from professional presentations to experienced members sharing what they have learned.
Political advocacy
Representing small and independent businesses before the Kansas Legislature and local government in Shawnee County. TIBA is non-partisan.
Our purpose
What TIBA was founded to do
From our founding documents, TIBA works:
- To work to improve the business climate and foster business opportunities for independent businesses
- To promote and protect independent enterprise in the belief that businesses, substantially owned, managed and controlled by citizens of the community, will bring about a more prosperous community for all citizens
- To provide benefits, services, and education to aid in the operation and profitability of its members
- To encourage and support a high standard of ethics in every business and profession
- To urge members to do business locally whenever possible
- To promote entrepreneurship as affording the greatest opportunity for youth
- To promote harmony, good fellowship, and a closer relationship among members and all Topeka business and professional men and women and their employees
- To promote such municipal, state, and federal legislation or regulations as will preserve fair competition and encourage local enterprise and individual initiative
Leadership
2026 Board of Directors
Chair
Pam Luthi
Pam Luthi Insurance Solutions
Vice Chair
Dana Weaver
Weaver Solutions
Secretary
Jennifer Kirmse
Community National Bank
Treasurer
Abigail Pryor
Pryor Bookkeeping Solutions, LLC
Board members
Craig Campbell
Sky Restaurant
Carol Gallmeyer
Compass Marketing & Advertising Partners
Tim Kolling
Compass Marketing & Advertising Partners
Sonny Sandmeyer
Daredevil Coffee
Tracey Sandmeyer
Daredevil Coffee
Bobbi Smith
Envista Credit Union
Lori Welch
Personally Yours
Marshall Madill, Past Chair
Integrity Insurance
Staff
Carol Gallmeyer, TIBA Admin
Compass Marketing & Advertising Partners
Thommie Hicks, Videographer
Story Factory.Media
Get involved
TIBA committees
Committees are where members shape what TIBA does, from events and marketing to the golf tournament and legislative work.
Events
Pam Luthi (chair)
Miki Hicks
Bobbi Smith
Carol Gallmeyer
Miki Hicks
Bobbi Smith
Carol Gallmeyer
Membership
Tracey Sandmeyer (chair)
Sonny Sandmeyer
Sonny Sandmeyer
Marketing
Tim Kolling
Carol Gallmeyer
Pam Luthi
Jacob Rosen
Carol Gallmeyer
Pam Luthi
Jacob Rosen
Golf
Jake King
Craig Campbell
Tim Kolling
Craig Campbell
Tim Kolling
Finance
Abigail Pryor
Legislative
Dana Weaver
Nominating
Pam Luthi
Dana Weaver
Dana Weaver
Want to get involved?
Committees are open to members. Tell us where you would like to help.
Ready to join?
Membership is open to independently owned businesses in the Topeka area. Guests are welcome at two meetings before joining.