Our Committees

The Executive Committee shall act for and on behalf of the Board of Directors when the Board is not in session but shall be accountable to the Board for its actions.  The Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, immediate past Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer and one member elected at large from the membership shall constitute the Executive Committee.

The division is organized for the purpose of developing programs to serve and strengthen the general membership of the Chamber including adequate financing of the Program of Work through membership development.  All other affairs of internal nature shall also be embodied by this division.

Members:  Rita Surratt, President/CEO

Jason Deel, Vice President

Marzetta Fleming, Secretary

Larry Yates, Treasurer

The Banquet and Special Events Committee will help organize special events such as our annual Business Appreciation Cookout, Membership Banquet, Silent Auction and any other event the Chamber may have.

Members:   Rita Surratt

Larry Yates

Judy Compton

John Johnson

Jason Deel

Marzetta Fleming

Vickie Barton, Administrative Assistant

Kathy Phipps, Administrative Assistant

The Finance Committee will develop the annual budget, meet to review finances and make recommendations to the Board of Directors.

Members:  Rita Surratt, President/CEO

                     Larry Yates, Treasurer

                     Marzetta Fleming/Past Treasurer

The Membership Committee will develop a membership base that will foster development of the Chamber of Commerce.

Members:    Rita Surratt

Larry Yates

Vickie Barton

Kathy Phipps

Carl Mullins

Jason Deel

Our Divisions

The County and Community Division is organized for the purpose of promoting programs of a civic, educational, social and cultural nature which are designed to increase the function and aesthetic values of the county and community. 

Members:  David Yates

                     Carroll Edwards

                     Rita Surratt, Ex Officio

John Johnson

          David Moore

The Economic Division is organized for the purpose of promoting balanced economic growth, existing industries, and tourism and to assist small businesses.

Members:  Jason Deel, Chair

                   Dana Cronkhite, IDA

                   John Johnson, Johnson Chevrolet

                   Marzetta Fleming

                   Rita Surratt, Ex-Officio

The Public Affairs Division is to research governmental issues on local, state and federal levels affecting businesses, take positions on issues when appropriate, communicate businesses interests to governmental representatives at all levels for the purpose of providing Chamber input and communicate to members issues important to business

Members:   Russell Sutherland

                      Larry Yates

                      Austin Bradley

                      Rita Surratt, Ex Officio

Staff