April Chambergram

APRIL 2019

CHAMBERGRAM
Pasadena Chamber of Commerce

SCOTT MCCLELLAND, HEB PRESIDENT, SPOKE
AT THE MARCH MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON

Boardmember Platinum Partner of Award Winners
Spotlight the Month
Meet the 2019 Artist of the Year, as
Ryan Taylor of T & T Construction is Learn about Community Health 1st well as the new Spirit of Community
who we are shining the spotlight on ER, this months Platinum Partner of Award Winner
this month. the Month

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In This Issue...

3 - Boardmember Spotlight
4 - Welcome New Members
5 - Ribbon Cuttings
6 - Platinum Partners
7 - Platinum Partner of the Month
8 - Artist of the Year
9 - Spirit of Community Award Winner
10 - Annual State of the Precinct Luncheon
11 - Industrial Appreciation Golf Tournament
12 - March Beautification Award Winners
13 - Ambassador Spotlight
13 - April Business Honor Roll
14 - Membership Referral Program
15 - IMPACT Pasadena Update
16 - Meet Melissa Sosa, High School Artist
17 - Upcoming Events
18 - Contact Your Chamber

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Boardmember Part of being a great
Spotlight leader is recognizing
other great leaders
“Friendly tip, you may around you. As the
only get one chance to 2019 Chairman of
find that one business the Board for the
contact that helps your Pasadena Chamber of
business and helps you Commerce, it is my privelage to serve on
become active in your a board with so many great leaders.
community, so make
sure you show up and Every month, I want to showcase different
participate in the fun!” members of the board of directors so the
readers can get a chance to know the
Ryan Taylor, people who are on a strong mission to
T & T Construction help lead, serve and grow our Pasadena
community.

Ken Phelps, 2019 Chairman
Phelps Insurance

My name is Ryan Taylor and I am the 3rd Industries, dedicated politicians and some really
nice, interesting people along the way. I can’t
generation owner of T & T Construction. We are tell you how easy it has been to get plugged
a civil and concrete work contractor located i n, serve and be active within the Chamber!
in Pasadena and we are very blessed to work Recently, after our final Board Retreat, I had the
in this great community and the surrounding opportunity to be the Chairperson for the upcoming
areas. Next year, T & T will celebrate 45 years Industrial Appreciation Golf Tournament. I have
in business, and let me tell you it has been participated in this event as a player and I knew
an awesome ride. Just like any family owned from past experiences, this was an awesome event.
business, succession is never easy, however, work This golf tournament recognizes the Industry of the
ethic, pride in what you do and building a legacy Year recipient and provides scholarships to PISD
are what make a family owned businesses fun! students in the industry course of studies. This year’s
I wanted to introduce myself and to tell you a Industry of the Year is Waste Management. I know
little bit about my Company and my involvement this is a worthy designation for I have personally seen
with the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce. how involved they are in the Pasadena community!
Becoming active in the community and in my
Church has always come natural to me and is Thanks to my fellow golf committee members, we
really what I enjoy doing the most. I joined the have a great day planned for all that participate.
Board about a year ago and have been very For businesses, we have generous sponsorship
impressed with my Board co-horts. Our Board is a opportunities that include premier recognition
passionate group of folks, lead by Ken Phelps, 2019 the day of the tournament, recognition on all of
Chairperson, and Cristina Womack, President of the marketing and signage materials and at our
the Chamber of Commerce. This Board is the most Industry of the Year Membership Luncheon on
active and fun board I have ever served on. I have May 16th. For the players, they will be fed well,
also been impressed by Cristina’s workmates, challenged with many games on the course and
for they work hard to make every Chamber may have the chance to win some fantastic raffle
event a success and seem to do it with ease! prizes! It should be a fun day so please consider
participating at some level, whether it be a
Aside from the great people associated with sponsorship opportunity or a four person team.
the Chamber, being active in the numerous Friendly tip, you may only get one chance to find
events and serving on committees within the that one business contact that helps your business
Chamber has definitely helped my business. and helps you become active in your community,
I have had the opportunity to meet fellow so make sure you show up and participate in the fun!
business owners, some hard working City
employees, awesome people from our local

4 Chambergram Welcome NOT A MEMBER YET?
New
Become a chamber member
Members! today! As a member you’ll have
Pasadena access to our marketing benefits,
Chamber of Commerce
exciting events & more!
4334 Fairmont Pkwy.
Pasadena, TX 77504

Executive Board Join the Pasadena Chamber

Ken Phelps - Chairman, Phelps Insurance Silver
James Guthrie – Past Chair, Thrivent Financial
Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson LLP
Melinda Torrison - Chairman Elect, (713) 844-3400
Meador Staffing Services www.lgbs.com

Salvador Serrano - Vice Chair of Finance, Xterra Industries
The Serrano Agency (281) 998-0442
www.exterrashoring.com
Deborah Moseley - Secretary,
The Bridge Over Troubled Waters

Alix Fox, Qualified Properties
Samuel Jimenez, McDonalds
Dr. John Mrozek, D.C., Ed.D, Texas

Chiropractic College
Michael D. West, West & West, LLP

Board of Directors Bronze

Costello
(713) 783-7788
Mustansir “Mus” Abbas, PostNet www.costelloinc.com
Lee Betancourt, AT&T Business
Non-Profit
Josh Campos, Frost Bank
Steven Foster, FACHE, CHI St. Lukes Health - The Arc of Greater Houston
(713) 957-1600
Patients Medical Center www.aogh.org
Stacy Gillaspey, Communities In Schools

Bryan Hayden, Silver Eagle Distributors
Dr. Tommy Hysler, Houston Area
Safety Council
Denise Jennings, LyondellBasell
Margie Pena, BakerRipley
Gary Piana, Chevron Phillips

Jeffrey Reich-Hale, Unique & Fresh Consulting
Ryan Taylor, T & T Construction

Linda Wischnewsky, Bayway Auto Group

Ex-Officio Directors If you’re still considering becoming a member of the
Pasadena Chamber of Commerce, we invite you to
Pedro Garcia, Port of Houston Authority join us at our next Membership 101 to learn about all the
Rick Guerrero, Pasadena Economic
Development Corporation benefits that come with your membership
Dr. Allatia Harris, San Jacinto College
Dr. DeeAnn Powell, Pasadena ISD RSVP For The May 9th Membership 101

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Welcome to all who have recently joined the Pasadena

Chamber of Commerce! Welcome to our family!

Project Joy & Hope Hampton Inn & Suites
Pasadena
Project Joy & Hope unveiled the first pediatric palliative
care center in our state. The new state-of-the-art facility will In March 2019, Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Pasadena,
provide community awareness, education and supportive located at 4741 E Sam Houston Pkwy S, celebrated 8 years in
care programsfor children with speical healthcare needs in the business and invited guests out to view their newly renovated
lobby and join them in celebrating with a complimentary
greater Houston area and beyond.
breakfast.

Have You Scheduled Your Ribbon Cutting Yet?

One of the wonderful benefits of your membership is the ability to schedule a ribbon cutting
and invite your family, friends, collegues and other members of the Chamber to join in your

celebration!

Contact Julianne Echavarria at [email protected] to schedule yours now.

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Platinum Partners

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Platinum Partner of the Month

Community Health 1st ER is a new free-

standing emergency services facility that
recently opened its doors in Deer Park and
is already making a difference to the lives of
local residents when it comes to emergency
medical care. Community Health 1st ER,
which opened in December, 2018, is well on
its way to achieving its goal of becoming the
area’s premier patient-focused emergency
room.

Located at 1101 East Boulevard, Community
Health 1st ER is open 24 hours a day,
seven days a week. The facility employs
six highly experienced physicians along
with professionally trained ER nurses and
technicians. With state-of-the-art equipment
to perform CT scans, X-rays and MRIs,
Community Health 1st also boasts an in-
house lab and a pharmacy.

Learn more at:
www.ch1er.com

The Independent, Locally Owned Alternative
For Owner Managed Businesses

TexasCitizensBank.com
713.948.5700

© Copyright 2018 Texas Citizens Bank, N.A. All rights reserved.

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2019 Artist of the Year
Julie Owen

Julie, a native Texan, grew up in the Texas Panhandle living in White Deer before moving to Canyon. She
graduated from Canyon High School and attended college at West Texas A&M (West Texas State then),
New Mexico State at Alamagordo and the University of Houston, after moving to the Houston area in the
early 70’s. She retired from Superior Valve in 2015 after working in the industrial valve sales industry for over
40 years.
She joined Pasadena Little Theatre in 1999 and has appeared in over 70 plays at various venues. She
has assisted, co-directed or directed Potato Gumbo; A Little Christmas Spirit; Who’s Afraid of Virginia
Woolf?;The Cemetery Club; Driving Miss Daisy; Murder Inn; To Kill a Mockingbird; A Few Good Men;
Sorry, Wrong Chimney and Barefoot in the Park at Pasadena Little Theatre. Appearance venues include
Pasadena Little Theatre; Clear Creek Community Theatre; Franca’s Dinner Theatre; Harbour Bay Area
Playhouse; College Of the Mainland and Coneman Running Productions.
Julie has also appeared in two television commercials and two cable TV programs. She has served on the
PLT board for many years as Publicity Manager, President and is currently First Vice President.
Besides theatre, she also volunteers with the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce, Dachshund Rescue of
Houston and the Gulf Coast Blood Center. She has been married to her husband, Ken, for 39 years and
they have three children and three grandchildren. Julie and Ken live in Clear Lake City with their three
dachshunds: Peanut, Kip and Daffy.

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2019 Spirit of Community Award Neighborhood Network is reaching
Neighborhood Network out to the surrounding areas,
working to build new neighborhood
organizations and partnering with
existing organizations to share ideas

and resources. Through their efforts, 56 grants totaling
$107,000 were awarded. With these grants, neighborhoods
were able to realize $214,000 in community improvements,
beautifications and safety programs.

WHATEVER YOUR They are the driving force behind Pasadena’s National Night
FINANCIAL GOALS ... Out. This annual event promotes strong police-community
partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. National
We’ll help you reach them. Night Out fosters a true sense of community providing a
great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together
Thrivent Financial offers a full range of products, services and tools to help under positive circumstances.
you achieve financial security, including:
Their newest initiative, Team Up to Clean Up, is designed to
• Life insurance • Estate and legacy strategies assist elderly, disabled and low-income homeowners with
• Retirement options • Education funding options small exterior home repairs, trash removal and landscaping.
• Annuities • Managed accounts With the help of some generous sponsors, in kind donations
• Health insurance • Retail brokerage and volunteers, they were able to give the equivalent
• Mutual funds of $68,371 back to the citizens of Pasadena. With an
additional $100,000 grant from Habitat for Humanity, they
We’ll create a financial strategy that reflects your goals and values. were able to assist these folks with interior repairs and
roof replacements. The total value of these combined
Jerry Roth James A Guthrie programs is just under $170,000.00.
MBA, CFP®, FIC FIC
Wealth Advisor Financial Associate

281-461-6200 • 17450 El Camino Real • Houston, TX 77058 Neighborhood Network partners with Volunteer Pasadena
for the Can Do Food Drive collecting and distributing
canned and non-perishable food items for needy families
here in Pasadena right before the holidays.

Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP® Working closely with the Mayor’s office and Code
and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ in the U.S. Enforcement to identify unkempt or underutilized city
owned buildings, Neighborhood Network is striving to rid
Thrivent was named one of the “World’s Most Ethical Companies” by Ethisphere Institute for our neighborhoods of these eyesores.
our leadership in promoting ethical business standards and introducing innovative ideas to
benefit the public. “World’s Most Ethical Companies” and “Ethisphere” names and marks are Neighborhood Network, making
registered trademarks of Ethisphere LLC. For details, visit Ethisphere.com. Pasadena beautiful one project
at a time.
Insurance products issued or offered by Thrivent Financial, the marketing name
for Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Appleton, WI. Not all products are available in all
states. Securities and investment advisory services are offered through Thrivent Investment
Management Inc., 625 Fourth Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55415, a FINRA and SIPC member
and a wholly owned subsidiary of Thrivent. Thrivent Financial representatives are registered
representatives of Thrivent Investment Management Inc. They are also licensed insurance
agents/producers of Thrivent. Investment advisory services, including fee-based financial
planning services, are available through qualified investment advisor representatives only.
For additional important information, visit Thrivent.com/disclosures.

Thrivent.com • 800-847-4836 20328 R4-18

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2019 Industry of the Year:

Thursday, May 2, 2019 Questions Or More Information:

Registration: 7:30 am Erin Webb, Director of Marketing & Special Events
Shotgun Start: 9:00 am 281.487.7871 or [email protected]
Lunch & Cornhole Games After Tournament
Chair: Ryan Taylor, T & T Construction
Timber Creek Golf Course Co-Chair: Stacy Gillaspey, Communities in Schools

4554 FM 2351
Friendswood, TX 77546

Sponsor Opportunities

Titleist - $3,000 Major Raffle Item Sponsor - $1,500

(2) Four-Person Teams Chamber Buys Large Raffle Item, Donated By You
(1) Promotional Tent Logo Printed On All Raffle Tickets
(3) Hole Signs
Logo on Promotional Video Logo Recognition on Marketing/Signage
Premier Recognition at Tournament
Premier Recognition on Marketing/Signage Awards Sponsor - $500
Recognition at Industry of the Year Luncheon
Logo on Signage at Awards Table
Driver - $2,000 Logo Recognition on Marketing/Signage

(2) Four-Person Teams OR Tent Sponsor - $600
(1) Team & (1) Promotional Tent Hole Sponsor - $125
(2) Hole Signs SOLD OUT *Longest Drive - $250
Special Recognition at Tournament SOLD OUT *Closest to the Pin - $250
Special Recognition on Marketing/Signage SOLD OUT *Monster Drive - $250
*Limited Sponsorships Available
Putter - $1,200
Lunch Sponsors - No Fee
(1) Four-Person Team
(1) Hole Sign Provide Lunch For 200 People Under The
Logo Recognition at Tournament Pavillion Upon Completion of Tournament
Logo Recognition on Marketing/Signage
Donation Needs
Towel Sponsor - $500
Basket For Raffle Drawing (Value of $50 or more)
You provide 200 towels with your logo on Provide 200 Promo Items For Golfer Swag Bags
them to distribute to golfers
Logo Recognition at Tournament Just Want To Play?
Logo Recognition on Marketing/Signage
$700 - Four Person Team
$175 - individual Player

Online Registration:
PasadenaChamber.org/
industrial-appreciation-golf

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March Beautification Awards

Chamber Beautification awards are given out by the Classic Club to businesses
and residents for their efforts in improving their locations through landscaping,
revitalizing or the construction of a new building. If there is a location you would
like to recognize, please contact Elizabeth Cox at [email protected]

Building of the Month:

Med Express Urgent Care

Landscaping of the Month: Landscaping of the Month:

The Fordham at Baywood The Park at Fairmont

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Ambassador Spotlight

Jeffrey Reich-Hale, President & CEO - Unique & Fresh Consulting

Unique & Fresh Consulting is a Sales and Marketing Consulting Company that currently works
with 3 clients in helping them develop their community relationships, grow revenues for their
companies and conduct Sales, Marketing and Branding efforts training and consultation. Our
clients consist of a company that has hotels in NYC, Houston and Pasadena; a Development
and Construction Company that is developing Residential, Commercial and Senior Living
Communities in Houston and a high-quality Men’s Undergarment start up based in NYC that is
looking to expand here in the Houston, TX market. My focus is on building strong relationships
and partnerships for my clients with the communities they exist in, all while providing top-notch
sales expertise and revenue growth for their organizations. My 25 years of Sales, Marketing,
Community Relations and Revenue Growth experience has helped my clients build recognition
in their communities. I am available for Sales Training that helps focus my clients associates
on building long term relationships vs. just practicing transactional selling. We believe that every associate is a part of the
company’s sales efforts and client satisfaction. Last, but not least, we recognize the value of helping those in need and
are proud to serve on the Board of Sarah’s House in Pasadena, as well as a staunch supporter of pet adoption at both the
Pasadena and South Houston Animal Shelters.

As a Board Member and Ambassador Chairperson for the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce, I am proud of the amazing
business and personal relationships in the Pasadena and surrounding community that I have developed. The Pasadena
Chamber’s leadership team has gone above and beyond in supporting my new company and I really have never seen
such strong and consistent leadership that strives to shine a well-deserved light and positive energy about the City of
Pasadena and all that is has to offer. The Chamber is very proactive in finding ways for its members to connect and grow
their organizations and businesses. It’s a great organization to take advantage of if you’re looking for ways to market and
grow your business throughout the Pasadena community. I am very grateful for the assistance and guidance the Chamber
of Commerce has provided me and my new company.

Business We applaud these individuals, organizations, and firms that have renewed their
Honor Roll financial commitment to the growth of our community through their continued
investment in the chamber. We appreciate each and every one of you.

10 - 15 years 21 - 25 years 26 - 40 years, cont.

Baycenter Family Physician PA Bayway Lincoln Volvo Kuraray America, Inc
Comcast Business Enchanted Florist Phelps Insurance

Innovative Alternatives Inc. Ethos Energy Group Field Services LLC Whataburger #325
Sanyo Chemical Taxes Harris Co. JP Louie A Ditta Pct 8 Pl 2 Whataburger #144
Timber Creek Golf Club Ichi-Ban Trophy & Engraving Whataburger #143
Modern Plumbing Co. Inc.
16 - 20 years Pinnacle Industries LTD 41 - 60 years
RE/MAX 1st Source - Mark Benoit
American Acryl Texas Power Sports of Pasadena
Beyond Beaute Day Spa 26 - 40 years

Carter’s Country Apache Oil Co. LP
First Baptist Christian Academy Artwin Graphics
BASF
First Presbyterian Church
Larry Wilson Attorneys Golden Corral Restaurant
Gray-Chem Inc
Palace Inn - W Pasadena Frwy IBI Group
Project Joy and Hope for Texas
John Manlove Marketing
Project Surveillance Inc.
Shell Federal Credit Union - Fairmont

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For Every Member You Refer, With a Paid
Chamber Membership, You Will Receive a

$25 Gift Card

Email Your Referrals To:

[email protected]

*New member must pay their
membership fee before we issue gift card

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IMPACT Pasadena cohorts are given opportunities to engage
with other community leaders through outside events and
access. This has included attending the Economic Alliance
Banquet and hearing from Bruce Hamilton, author of No Bad
Days and having lunch with Scott McClelland, HEB President at
the chamber luncheon.

The participants later traveled to Austin for 2 days of immersive
learning. They learned about state legislature and how the
legislative process works. Meetings were held with Senator Larry
Taylor and Carol Alvarado, as well as office visits with House
Representatives Mary Ann Perez, Briscoe Cain and Dennis Paul.
The IMPACT participants were introduced on the House floor, toured the Capitol and sat in on committee meetings
to see the process in action. Jeff Moseley, CEO of Texas Association of Business, also spoke to the group about the
importance of economic development, state legislature and cultivating leaders for the future.

Participants were able to take a back stage tour of Austin City Limits and hear about running the theatre and their
business model. Day 1 ended with an intimate dinner and presentation from UT Professor Dr. John Butler who spoke
to his experiences in entrepreneurship and his engagement in economic development for the city of Austin.

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meet Melissa Sosa

artist | senior, Sam Rayburn High School

Melissa Sosa has graciously painted
and donated several of her art pieces
to our guest speakers at recent mem-
bership luncheons; including a portait

of Pasadena Mayor Jeff Wagner at
State of the City and a customized still

life fruit piece for HEB President, Scott
McClelland. Now, we want to give

you an inside look at who she is, what
inspires her to do what she does, and

whats next for her after graduation.

Q: When did you first get into art? Q: What is your favorite piece that you have ever painted?
A: I have been into art ever since I remember, I even recall A: My favorite piece that I’ve painted is one I did for the
being in kindergarten and having my friends tell me I should Austin Rodeo Art Contest, where I painted a cowboy riding
pursue art when I grow up. I always drew, but I got serious a horse and chasing after a cow. I had so much fun painting
around middle school and did my best to improve, I still am the texture of the horse’s pattern and just as much fun when
today. I worked on the dirt that was blowing away and up in the air.
There was so much movement in the picture and the warm
Q: Why is art so important to you? colors were my favorite to look at.

A: Art is important to me because it has done so much for Q: What’s next for you after graduation?
A: After I graduate, I’m thinking of attending the University of
me. From getting me out of foul moods or giving me the Texas, where I’ll major in Fine Arts. On the side, I’m going to
work on building a portfolio geared towards animation, what
opportunity to travel for an art competition. Drawing can I’m hoping to work in, and applying to a school of animation
close to big studios like Disney, where I’d love to work at and
be so much fun for me and no other subject can makeCOmNeERENATI help make films.

feel the way art does. o conssusam Xerae Ficiis est aliquis alit Q: You’ve painted several pieces for our guests, which one
was your favorite and why?
quatem vel ipsantiosR A: My favorite one probably has to be the still life of fruit
Q: How important do you think art is in the educational because it was fun to work on all day and I really missed doing
still lifes. It’s really good practice as well since it’s done from
world? observation and helps with improving skills.

A: Art makes learning more accessible and easy. From

graphics in science books to cartoon characters learning

life lessons. As a visual learner, seeing something makes it

easier for me to understand how it works.

Q: Who inspires you most?
A: Norman Rockwell inspires me to incorporate story into
my work and really think about what I’m trying to convey
with my art. Artists I follow on social media inspire me as well,
with all their styles being so different, I can get inspiration
and new ideas on how to approach my next drawing.

Q: Where do you get your ideas from when deciding what
to paint next?
A: Artists on social media who explore all sorts of interesting
subjects when it comes to my own art. For art competitions,
I go to my art teachers and we discuss what would be best
for that specific project.

*The Pasadena Chamber of Commerce loves to give
opportunities to students, as education is extremely important to
us. Next time you’re in the market for some art work, consider
using a student first!

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Upcoming Events

Thursday, April 11th, 11:00am - 1:00pm

April Membership Luncheon: State of the Precinct
Guest Speaker: Harris Co. Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia
CLICK HERE to RSVP *REGISTRATION CLOSES ON APRIL 5TH

Thursday, May 2nd, 7:30am

Industrial Appreciation Golf Tournament
Honoring 2019 Industry of the Year Recipient: Waste Management
CLICK HERE to learn more

Membership Thursday, May 9th, 8:30am - 9:30am

101 Membership 101
Learn about the benefits of membership
CLICK HERE to RSVP

Thursday, May 16th, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Membership Luncheon: Industry of the Year
Honoring Waste Management / Scholarship Presentation
CLICK HERE to RSVP

DID Do You Have An Event Your Want To Promote?
YOU
KNOW? Your Chamber membership includes unlimited
postings to our Community Calendar on our website.

You can log on to your Chamber account and
post any events you’d like to promote to gain extra
exposure for your event.

Not sure what your log-in information is? Contact
any of us at the Chamber to help: (281) 487-7871

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Connecting Your Community

The Purpose of the Pasadena Chamber is to ADVOCATE & CONNECT
our community through SERVING & EDUCATING our members

Contact YOUR Chamber Staff

Cristina Womack Jamie Huffar Erin Webb Julianne Echavarria Elizabeth Cox
President/ CEO Financial Dir. of Marketing & Member Services Administrative
Coordinator
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