Rita Schroeder is the new administrative assistant at the Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce, as of Oct.1

Schroeder’s duties include social media, networking, front desk duties, hospitality, customer service, promoting and recruiting, fundraising, and helping with events.

Schroeder, 50, is originally from the Miami, OK area and graduated from Quapaw High School.

Schroeder has a background of experience in printing, accounting, and sales  and received training in product sales shows, webinars, system training through Team Viewer and Podcast.

She is married to Greg Schroeder and has two sons, Blake Carriger, Fort Scott, and Nathan Eby, Nevada.

The chamber office is located at 231 E. Wall and can be reached at