(KNZA)--A new director has been hired for the Holton/Jackson County Chamber of Commerce.

She is Lori Banks, who began work last week.

The Holton Recorder reports Banks worked in the banking industry for several years prior to her new role as director. She graduated from Atchison County Community High School in Effingham and attended Highland Community College for two years.

Banks is currently pursing a degree in business management through an online university program.

Banks and her fiance, Jason, live on the east edge of Jackson County where he farms. She has two children.

Also Ashlee York of Holton was recently hired to serve as an administrative assistant at the Chamber.