Board and Staff
2016-2017 Chamber Board of Directors
Executive Committee:
- Chairman:
- Lynn Persell, Persell Lumber and Mill Yard
- Chairman-Elect:
- Bunni Wheeler, Asahi Kasei
- Past Chairman:
- Leah Stephens, T&C Stamping
Vice Chairmen:
- Business Development Council:
- Rob Davis, The Davis Group, PC
- Civic and Governmental Council:
- Tony McCormack, Progressive Realty Group
- Leadership and Networking Council:
- Melissa Walker, Redstone Federal Credit Union
- Workforce and Education Council:
- Andi Cordes, Custom Polymers
- Community Development Council
- Teresa Todd, Athens-Limestone County Tourism Association
Classification Directors:
- Agribusiness:
- Adam Haney, Haney Equipment
- Automotive:
- Austin Smith, Jimmy Smith Buick GMC
- Contractors, Wholesalers & Jobbers:
- Sam Gates, Hamlin Homes
- Finance:
- Russ Mitchell, First National Bank
- Manufacturers & Processors:
- Jon Stevens, Rogers Group
- Motels, Hotels, Restaurants, Entertainment & Apartments:
- Jim Kelley, LawLers Barbecue
- Professions:
- Chris Looney, Certified Appraisal Services
- Public Service Diversified:
- Minnie Leonard, Boys and Girls Club of Athens/Limestone Co.
- Retail Trade:
- Randy McKinney, Athens Athletics
- Services:
- David Pryor, Athens Limestone Hospital
Directors at Large:
- Patrick Anderson, Anderson Law Group
- Chris Becker, Limestone Co. Extension Office
- Shannon Elliott, RJ Young
- Sam Gates, Hamlin Homes
- Grant Gilbert, Gilbert Jeeps
- John Lucius, Steelcase
- Chris Meals
- Jeff Peek, Peek Equipment
- Amanda Smith, Endless Catering
- Joey Smith, Reseda Nursery
- Jason Thomas, Alabama Farm Credit
Ex-Officio Directors:
- Ronnie Marks, Mayor of Athens
- Mark Yarbrough, Chairman Limestone County Commission
- Tom Hill, President Limestone County Economic Development Association
- Dr. Trey Holladay, Superintendent Athens City Schools
- Dr. Tom Sisk, Superintendent Limestone County Schools
- Dr. Denny Smith, Calhoun Community College
- Dr. Keith Ferguson, Athens State University
- Billy Shannon, Mayor of Ardmore
- Tracy Compton, Mayor of Elkmont
- Margaret-Anne Crumlish, Mayor of Mooresville